Buy New or Fix Old?
"I'm going to buy a new car; I'm sick of paying for repairs."
You hear this rationale presented all the time by people preparing to buy a new vehicle. Many people claim they will actually save money by getting rid of their current vehicle and buying a new one. Repair costs are eating them up, so they truly believe shifting to a new vehicle will be a financial boon, but does their thinking make any sense? A new study by the Automobile Club of Southern California indicates that buying a new car to save money is just a pipedream.
Don't get us wrong; we think there are a lot of good reasons to buy a new vehicle -- additional safety, better efficiency, more carrying capacity are among them -- but thinking you're going to save money by purc ...
Health Care Spending Takes a Hit
American Osteopathic Association Survey Shows People Are Cutting Back on Visits to Physicians and Other Health Care Providers to Save Money
CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making due without the latest fashions and preparing meals at home are among the ways people have reduced their spending since the recession began.
Blackmon: Killing TV to save money, brain cells
We just disconnected our cable television. No longer does the value we receive justify the expense. We simply do not watch enough television to justify the expense, which we figure is between $80 and $90 an hour for each hour we watch. We simply do not think about watching TV. Unlike many folks, we do not see this as an essential utility like electricity.
People Save Money on Gas by Connecting on HitchHauling.com
MT. VERNON, Ill., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JTLL Enterprises announced this week the launch of HitchHauling.com – a new website that connects hitchers and haulers so they can save money on gas.
Save Money This Holiday Season With Currencies Direct
LONDON, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Currencies Direct expert foreign exchange services aim to save you money on your summer holiday
As sponsors of the France Show that took place at the Earls Court in London, Currencies Direct took the time to survey attendees about their experiences with exchange rates and international transfers.
World's Most Fuel-Efficient Couple Shares Ways to Stretch Fuel Consumption and Save Money
HOUSTON, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer driving season fast approaching and many Americans contemplating hitting the road, Shell teamed up with John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel-efficient couple, during their latest record-breaking drive to demonstrate how motorists can stretch their fuel while on the road. During their 21-day fuel-efficiency trip throughout the 48 contiguous U.S.
Pain at the Pump?
Sure, gasoline costs more than it did a year ago. That pain at the gas pump has people looking for ways to cut costs, according to a recent countrywide online survey. But before you make a big change in the way you live your life, the big question you should ask yourself is what are you willing to do to save money on gasoline? And a good second question is how much will it cost you?
Save money with metal roofing, new steel buildings from Metal Mart
Since 1985 Metal Mart has been supplying contractors and do-it-yourselfers with metal building materials. Whatever project, whether it’s big or small, come to Metal Mart, located at 4309 Idalou Road, for the supplies and advice you need to get the job done right.