There is a bright side to all of this economic doom and gloom going around. If you’re poised to buy a home—or even a car—in the next few months, you’re going to get quite a deal. Read the rest of this entry »

Even as the price of gas keeps dropping, fuel economy is still on a lot of people’s minds, and it’s certainly a selling point for auto manufacturers. Is it something you’re thinking about? Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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? Read the rest of this entry »