Auto Insurance Liability Limits: How Much Do You Need?

Here’s an interesting tidbit about auto insurance many people don’t know: bodily injury liability coverage is the most important type of car insurance to have and, often, the least expensive. How much liability coverage is enough, and how can you … [Read more...]

It’s Time to Buy a House (or a Car), If You Can

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 more...]

Would You Buy a New Car to Get Better Gas Mileage?

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 more...]

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

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 … [Read more...]

Online Car Loans Compared: Get Approved Before You Shop

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). … [Read more...]

Want to Know Why Gas Prices Are so High?

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 more...]

Should You Boycott Gas Stations?

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 … [Read more...]

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

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 … [Read more...]

10 Costly Driving Habits

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 … [Read more...]

Should You Ever Buy a Brand New Car?

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 … [Read more...]