Category: Transportation
The Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance: Tips to Make Your Car Drive for 100,000s of Miles
July 21, 2021
For many people, their car is their pride and joy. It’s not just a way to get from point A to point B, it’s an investment. It’s something that they’ve worked hard for and want to keep running smoothly for as long as possible. However, keeping a car in good condition can be a daunting task. It requires time, effort, and money. The good news is that with regular maintenance and care, your car can last for well over 100,000 miles.
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Top 10 most reliable used cars to own in 2021
July 14, 2021
Buying a used car is often a smart choice because it saves a lot of money while still providing a reliable vehicle. But finding a used car that is both reliable and affordable can be a challenge. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which cars are worth considering. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 most reliable used cars to own in 2021.
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Ride Smarter, Not Harder: The Best Money-Saving Apps for Uber and Lyft Users
March 28, 2021
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we travel. They are affordable, convenient, and easy to use. However, the cost of taking multiple rides can add up quickly. Fortunately, there are several money-saving apps that can help you save money on your next ride. These apps offer discounts, cashback, and other rewards that can help you ride smarter, not harder. From cashback on your rides to discounted gift cards, there are many ways to save money on your next ride.
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How to maximize your car’s gas mileage when driving
July 7, 2016
What an amazing feat of engineering, I can now drive a hybrid car that effortless gets around 50mpg, and in comfort. I really like these high mpg hybrid cars for their frugality, and their positive impact in lowering carbon dioxide emissions. In terms of frugality, saving as much money as you can at the pump can have huge benefits, so I have created a list of how to save the most money when driving a car, be it Prius, other hybrid or otherwise, in case it is of use to you. My next post will be Prius centric, focusing on the key points of maximizing the mpg of Gen III version of this car. My list of tips here is created from the comments of fellow drivers on the web, as follows: Continue Reading
Carpooling
August 14, 2014
Housing, food and transportation are typically the big three expenses in one’s budget, and so finding ways and means to lower these can really boost your escape velocity into the land of the financially independent. There are several great ways to save money in your daily commute, with one of my favorites being biking that I wrote about earlier. Yet, biking may not be for everyone, and you may have to drive as part of your commute. Carpooling is a great way to save money here, Continue Reading
Fuel Economy
August 7, 2014
Buying a fuel efficient car and keeping it for 5 years or more can save you 1000s of dollars in gas. There are plenty of options for getting fuel efficient cars, you can go for hybrids that include plug-varieties, all electric or those that run on diesel. There’s a lot of choices nowadays, and when you are calculating your overall costs you may even want to add in very fuel efficient gasoline cars. One place I have found very easy to use that helps me compare cars of all types and costs associated with each is Continue Reading
Take the Train, Ride the Bus
June 28, 2014
Public transport is a great way to save money and is a less stressful way to commute. Clearly, in the major cities it is much easier, and especially so in parts of Europe, where you can often travel all over very large cities using their subways, trains and buses and on just one type of pass for relatively cheap. Continue Reading
World’s Most Expensive City – Singapore
June 1, 2014
Did you read the recent BBC article on the worlds most expensive city? It named Singapore at the top, followed by some others that were more of a surpass, Paris, Oslo, Zurich and Sydney. I expected New York, London, and Tokyo for sure. One of the premises is that Singapore makes the list because of “The city’s strong currency combined with the high cost of running a car and soaring utility bills contributed to Singapore topping the list”. What the?? Why are you running a car in Singapore, are you crazy!? Continue Reading
Telecommute
May 28, 2014
Well, you may not be financially free just yet, but I am hoping you are training those freedom producing muscles. We discussed that riding the bike or walking to and from work is a great frugal and healthy option. However, how about not even going into work at all? Continue Reading