Personal Finance Blog
Most Americans commute to work and most commuters travel by car. The morning commute and evening drive home are often seen as an inevitable part of modern life – and many people find things to enjoy about their commute, whether it’s stopping for … [Read more...]
Unless you live in a warm climate – say, Florida or Southern California – the winter months mean freezing temperatures, snow, ice, sleet and road salt, all of which can play havoc with your car. Lots of auto shops start offering to "winterize” … [Read more...]
Americans love cars. Driving a car is synonymous with the American dream – being behind the wheel of a car represents freedom, mobility, independence, travel, new horizons, adventure… everything that makes America great. Whether it’s driving to … [Read more...]
We’re up to the final round in our five-part series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, an app that rewards you simply for going into your favorite stores; Key Ring Reward Cards, an app that allows you to … [Read more...]
We've all seen gas prices soar this year and while they're now on the down-slope, driving - especially in areas where commuting by car is a necessity - can mean a huge hit to our household budgets each month. Every time I fill up, I am shocked by … [Read more...]
My last trip to the gas station cost me a whopping $55. I was in shock. That was until I read that the current national average is around $3.37 per gallon. I know gas prices have been on the rise, but it seemed like one day I was paying $2.50 … [Read more...]
When you head off to the nearest car dealership, you may already have a car in mind. You may even know the price you're looking for, but do you know enough about car shopping to be a smart car shopper? Sure, you've read Consumer Reports, analyzed … [Read more...]
In our economically uncertain times, people all across the country are cutting back on their spending, and trying to make smarter financial decisions. We are saving more and spending less. If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be weighing … [Read more...]
So you got a fantastic deal on that car. You made the tough choices: new or used? Lease or buy? You’ve been careful about your credit, so you found a car loan that fits your budget. You’re off to a great start. Here are some tips for keeping … [Read more...]
