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Here Comes the Microcar

I live in a relatively small city in the Upper Midwest portion of the United States far, far away from the cutting edge “left coast” where “green” concept cars are a dime a dozen. Around here people care about the environment, but getting motorists to trade in their gas-guzzling “Ram Tough” 4×4’s for an eco-friendly vehicle that looks like a roller skate on four wheels could be a long time coming. Or is it? The big news around the state came is that motorists are one step closer to being allowed to drive new energy-efficient microcars on local streets. Microcars … Continue reading →

Paying More At The Pump… And For Pizza?

How much are you paying for a gallon of gas these days? According to AAA, gas prices set a record high on Monday, averaging $3.07 for a gallon of self-serve regular in the United States. In Vail, Colorado the price of a gallon of regular unleaded is hovering around $4. The spike in gas has me clutching my pizza coupons very tightly. After all, the high price of gas is bound to create a domino effect that will soon mean we will all be paying more for the pizza we get delivered to our doors via gas guzzling pizza delivery … Continue reading →

Want To Save Money At The Pump? LOSE WEIGHT!

I’ve spent a lot of time writing numerous blogs on how you can save money at the gas pump. With the holidays fast appraoching, many families are planning to drive to grandma’s house with prices for a gallon of gas far exceeding $2 in most states. So, why not look for one more way to save some cash during the busy holiday traveling period? Here’s a new one—lay off the pumpkin pie. Sound strange? It’s not, really. In fact, Univeristy of Illinois researchers spent months completing a new study that they say proves Americans are burning nearly 1 billion more … Continue reading →

“Vacation Carpool” Part 2–Renting a Van

This is a follow up to my previous blog: “A ‘Vacation Carpool’… Or How I Saved Our Family’s Summer Road Trip.” In it, I suggested carpooling with another family to save money on your summer road trip. In order to implement the concept, it is critical to secure a vehicle large enough to accommodate multiple families. I suggested renting a van. If you decide to go this route the issue of money will likely come up. Besides the rental fee itself here is a list of other possible charges you should consider before deciding to rent: Gasoline Charges If you … Continue reading →