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Archive for the ‘automotive’ Category

November 20th, 2007

Is a Hybrid Worth the Money?

People have been wondering if the extra cost of a hybrid vehicle is worth the savings on gas.  Now Edmunds has done a cost analysis of some of the top hybrid models.  We can know how much longer it will take to get a return on investment should you buy the hybrid versions of the cars […]

By Karen -- 18 comments

September 19th, 2007

Thrifty Links for September 19th

Free $5 Starbucks Gift Card
Colgate has some cool stuff for kids.
25 Free Fizzy Wizzies for Bath Time
Ford Developing Thrifty Gas Engine
Tags: colgate, ford, free stuff, gift-card, starbucks

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By Karen -- 0 comments

September 18th, 2007

Top 10 ways to reduce your car insurance rates

My car insurance comes around every three months. I hate having to fork out that payment. I have looked high and low for the top 10 ways to reduce your car insurance rates. Hands down, the same ways keep coming up so here they are.

Shop around. Don’t just take the first […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

September 14th, 2007

Safety in your car

We talk all the time about safety issues with our kids. But have you ever thought about how safe you are in the car? We would never dream of putting our kids in the car without making sure they are safe. Let me ask you a quesiton. How often do you […]

By kellys -- 1 comment

July 19th, 2007

Top 10 Ways to Stay Awake While Driving

 
I was traveling home late the other night and it was so hard to stay awake.  I know we’ve all been in this position before, so I thought I’d offer some tips.
 1.  Keep the car cool.  Avoid turning on the heat.  If it’s hot outside, turn on the air conditioning and turn the vents straight […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

June 2nd, 2007

MiniVan comparisons

Anyone out here know a good place that compares minivans?  We are looking for a used minivan and want to make an educated buy.  I am having a hard time finding a good place that compares features and safety ratings for minivans.  Any ideas?  We are leaning towards a Kia Sedona or a Ford Freestar.

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By kellys -- 8 comments

May 25th, 2007

Happy Memorial Day weekend

We just wanted to save you a bunch of money in fines.  This is a reminder to buckle up.  All across the country, the Click it or Ticket campaign will be in force so buckle up!  That would be money in the trash that I could help you spend if you can’t figure out how […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

May 18th, 2007

Frugal Friday #8: 10 Ways to Save Gas

Many of you will be traveling soon and with gas prices nearly $3 a gallon, we all could use some tips on ways to save.
1.  Drive sensibly - Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration, braking) wastes gas.  Driving sensibly can help increase your gas mileage by 5% for around town driving and 33% at highway speeds.
2.  […]

By Karen -- 7 comments

May 9th, 2007

5 Ways to Keep from Buying a Flooded Car

Beware of con artists selling flooded cars from Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and other states affected by hurricanes.  Several auto insurers are refusing to crush the cars because they don’t want to lose money.  Experts estimate that as many as half a million cars submerged in the waters around New Orleans during Hurrican Katrina were declared […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

February 9th, 2007

Top 10 ways to use Coca-Cola

My girlfriend sent me an email on whether you should drink water or Coca-Cola.  Interestingly enough, there were some interesting uses for Coca-Cola besides a refreshing drink.  Keep in mind that I haven’t tried all of these but I have tried or seen most of them.  Good luck and let me know if you have […]

By kellys -- 2 comments