Aug
21
Spending More on Luxuries Than Necessities
August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
America is supposedly in a recession and people are suffering. Parents can't afford to send their kids to school in new clothes and people are starving to death because they can't afford the gas to drive to the grocery store. I think the news (as usual) is making a crisis where none exists. The only [...]
Aug
1
Should You Buy a New Car for Better Gas Mileage?
August 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
Gas prices are high. Consumers are buying fuel efficient vehicles to save money on gas. But does it really pay to buy a new vehicle just for better gas mileage?
In part 1 I told you how to calculate your monthly gas bill. With that information we can figure out if it pays to buy a [...]
Jul
31
How Much Do You Spend On Gas Every Month?
July 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
With record high gasoline prices, many people are considering a more fuel efficient car. But how do you know a new car will save you money? First figure out how much you spend on gas every month, then determine if a new car will save you enough money to justify the cost.
You can figure out [...]
Jul
24
The Parable of Wealth
July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A parable is a fable or short moral story. I came across this parable from a source unknown. It's a great way to explain why some people who appear wealthy really aren't and why some who appear poor are just the opposite.
The Fishermen
Mark and John are both fishermen in a small village. Mark and John [...]
Jul
23
Car Leases have a poor reputation. But are vehicle leases always a bad deal? You may be surprised.
Why do leases have a bad reputation? There are two primary reasons. Many consumers didn't read the fine print and got stuck with bad terms. Also mileage limitations have limited the usefulness of the leased vehicle. My father [...]
Jul
22
When Is It Time To Get a New Car?
July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Is your car costing you too much money? Do you see your mechanic more often than you'd like? When is it time to buy a new car?
I'm quite frugal. I don't purchase new vehicles. I buy used cars and I pay cash.
However, older cars do have drawbacks. I don't really care about body style or [...]
May
16
Believe It Or Not - Gas is Cheap in the United States - Gas Prices - Part 2
May 16, 2008 | 3 Comments
Do you believe that gasoline is cheap in the United States? According to CNN Money, fuel (gas, petrol, oil, diesel) in the US is relatively cheap in the US compared to other countries. Why is that and could it be even cheaper?
This is the second article in a multi-part series on gas prices [...]
May
15
Gas Prices - Part 1 - Why Does Gas Cost So Much?
May 15, 2008 | 2 Comments
Gas prices are rising daily. What is driving the increased cost of gas and fuel in general? Why does gas cost so much? Whats the biggest driver of gasoline prices?
This is multi-part series on the prices of fuel (gasoline, petrol, oil, diesel), why gas costs so much and what makes up the [...]