Cars and Transportation

How to Buy Personal Carbon Credits That Count

Posted November 12, 2009 - 08:00 by Sierra Black

Green Living, Cars and Transportation

Carbon offsets pay for green energy projects

Even in this tough economy, there's a booming market in personal carbon credits. People are realizing that being "green" in an environmental sense is as valuable as being "green" in a financial one. Carbon offsets can be a great tool to reveal the true cost of our consumer choices. But they can also be fraudulent or foolish. Here's how to find the good ones.

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The game of Haggling: How to Get a Great Deal on a Used Car

Posted October 27, 2009 - 07:00 by Sierra Black

Cars and Transportation

used car

Getting a great deal on a used car is easy if you know how. Here are 9 tips from a frugal family on how to get the most out of your car-buying dollars.

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4 Tips to Save on Car Insurance

Posted October 2, 2009 - 07:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Cars and Transportation

Car Crash

Auto insurance is one of those pesky, nagging things, almost like a tiny leech. It sucks money away and we're not even always aware of it, at least until we have to write another check. The bad news is, car insurance isn't avoidable. Most states have minimal amounts that you're required to carry in order to drive legally. But the good news is that there are some easy ways to save money on your car insurance.

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Can You Survive with One Car in Suburbia?

Posted September 28, 2009 - 06:00 by Kelly Whalen

Frugal Living, Cars and Transportation

Do you live in suburbia? It seems everyone who does has two (or more) cars in their driveway. Is it a necessity for everyone, though? Is it possible to lead a one-car lifestyle while raising a family in the suburbs?

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How to Make Your Commute Profitable

Posted August 31, 2009 - 12:14 by Frugal Duchess

Cars and Transportation

Every day, I use public transpiration to commute to my day job. The arrangement saves money, reduces my carbon footprint and actually helps me to earn extra money. Here’s how, I get the most from the local transit system.

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Pedal Your Way to Health, Wealth and Happiness

Posted August 13, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager

Cars and Transportation

If you've not been on a bicycle since you were a kid, maybe this is the summer to rediscover the joy and freedom of what it arguably the fastest machine ever invented by man. It's inexpensive, eco-friendly, healthy, and, I bet, will give you memories to last a lifetime.

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5 Good Reasons to Keep Your "Clunker"

Posted August 7, 2009 - 09:00 by Xin Lu

Cars and Transportation

The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although the program offers enticing rebates of $3500 to $4500 towards the purchase of a new car, here are five good reasons why keeping your perfectly functional "clunker" could be more frugal and environmentally friendly.

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How to Get Free Wi-Fi at Airports that Charge for Internet Connections

Posted July 25, 2009 - 08:42 by Frugal Duchess

Technology, Cars and Transportation

travelers using airport wifi

If you're stuck at an airport that charges for Internet connections, here's a solution: Go to the gift shop and ask for a a free Wi-Fi pass.

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The 7 Rules of Budget Travel

Posted July 22, 2009 - 12:00 by Jeff Yeager

Cars and Transportation, Art and Leisure

Want to save money and protect the environment while on vacation? Get eco-friendly and genuine travel experiences by following these 7 rules of budget travel.

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Can't Afford A Home Alarm System? You Probably Already Have One.

Posted June 30, 2009 - 08:50 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Real Estate and Housing, Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation

Broken Door

Home alarm systems can be expensive. A basic alarm system can be hundreds of dollars. Move up to the home-monitoring systems of ADT and Brink's, and you're talking big money. Installation can cost over $1000, and the monthly monitoring fee can be upwards of $40 a month. But, chances are, you already own a pretty good alternative.

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