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    Get the most mileage out of one of your biggest expenses: your car. Advice on buying a car, car maintenance, saving on gas, and more.

    Tire Shopping: Save Money on Your Car’s New Kicks

    July 1st, 2008 7:55am EST in Cars, Frugal Living | Comments (2)

    Few parts of your car are as important to safety, comfort, and fuel economy as your tires, which should be replaced approximately every 50,000 miles, 5 years, or when they begin to show excessive wear. But with new tires running between $60-$200 each plus installation, replacing four tires can give your wallet a serious whack. To save yourself some dough on tires, follow these tips. Continued

    Online Car Loans Compared: Get Approved Before You Shop

    June 28th, 2008 9:30am EST in Cars, Credit | Comments (0)

    Buying a car with cash is stressful enough; finding the right auto loan is even harder. In my car shopping tips from an ex-car salesman, I recommend getting a pre-approved car loan online before heading to the dealership (even with bad credit). Here’s how, plus reviews of online car loan sites. Continued

    Want to Know Why Gas Prices Are so High?

    June 26th, 2008 7:00am EST in Cars | Comments (0)

    On Forbes.com Monday, Charles Biderman of Trim Tabs Investment Services says that if things don’t change, escalating oil prices will topple the U.S. economy. Continued

    Should You Boycott Gas Stations?

    June 6th, 2008 5:32pm EST in Cars | Comments (2)

    As the price of gas continues to climb, there is the inevitable chatter in the office, among friends, and via chain e-mails, that perhaps it’s time we organize boycotts of certain gas station brands - or stop buying petroleum at all - at least for a day. Unfortunately, such a boycott would be useless. Continued

    How to Get Out of a Car Lease Without Ruining Your Credit

    May 28th, 2008 10:30am EST in Cars | Comments (0)

    Leasing your car is an expensive way to get around. And if you suddenly find yourself unable to afford your existing auto lease, you can’t just put your car up for sale or run to the dealer to trade it in. But what most don’t know is: Yes, you can get out of a car lease without hurting your credit. Here’s how. Continued

    10 Costly Driving Habits

    March 21st, 2008 3:55pm EST in Cars | Comments (0)

    Once upon a time, the only certainties in life were “death and taxes.” Today, it’s safe to say we can add a third — rising gas prices. The price of fuel keeps going up, with nary an end in sight. Need some ways to save on gas? Here are ten driving habits that cost big bucks, and how to change them. Continued

    Should You Ever Buy a Brand New Car?

    March 13th, 2008 12:02pm EST in Cars | Comments (4)

    True penny pinchers always buy used cars over new ones for one rock solid reason: new cars depreciate by thousands of dollars the second you drive off the lot. But three years ago, before my financial epiphany, I bought a new car, and I don’t regret it. I concede that buying used is usually best, but there are times buying new isn’t as bad as some say. Continued

    The Cost of a Long Distance Commute

    December 3rd, 2007 11:33am EST in Cars, Personal Finance | Comments (2)

    Have you every considered a long distance commute to take a better job or to live where you want? If so, exactly how much would that long distance commute cost? Continued

    Do You Fix Your Dings?

    November 6th, 2007 12:00pm EST in Cars | Comments (1)

    Less than two years after buying a new pickup truck, I had received not one, but two grapefruit-sized dents – one for each side – thanks to two different drivers’ reluctance to use a rear-view mirror. Continued

    The Rich Borrow Free

    May 25th, 2007 4:43pm EST in Cars, Credit | Comments (0)

    Ever wonder about 0% loans? Are they too good to be true? And if so, why would the company even offer it? Continued