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Disguise Your Stuff to Prevent Car Break-ins

Car with a broken window
What one thief might consider trash can be your treasure. Create this simple container for your car, and safely hide your valuables in (almost) plain site.

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5 Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards

Tired of overpaying for gas? Get 5% back or 15 cents off per gallon with these gas reward cards.

by: Jason Steele | channel: Cars and Transportation, Credit Cards

Guide to Buying a Used Car Without Going Crazy

Trying to find a safe and reliable used car made me stressed out for weeks. Here's everything I learned, so hopefully your car buying process will be easier.

by: Meg Favreau | channel: Cars and Transportation

Best Money Tips: Saving on Car Repairs

Today we found some great articles on saving on car repairs, what to do if your job is dying, and tips for a frugal New Year's Eve.

by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Cars and Transportation

The Safest Cars for Teen Drivers

Watching your kid drive away in his first car can be nerve-racking. Feel better by finding the safest frugal vehicle for your teen.

by: Mikey Rox | channel: Cars and Transportation, Consumer Affairs

The Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure

Buying a new car, and want to keep your insurance premiums down? Stick to one of these models.

by: Sabah Karimi | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Running Longer

How often your car breaks down and how much repairs cost are largely within your control. Learn how to care for your car right, so it keeps running.

by: Tara Struyk | channel: Cars and Transportation

5 Myths About Car Insurance

Think you have to pay more for being a female driver, having a red car, or driving a pricey vehicle? Learn the real story behind these and other myths.

by: Sabah Karimi | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for Car Insurance

Too often, drivers pay more than they need to for car insurance. Discover how to avoid common mistakes and save lots of cash.

by: Sabah Karimi | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

How to Get Cheap Auto Insurance for Young Drivers

What's scarier than letting your teen drive for the first time? The high price of his car insurance. Follow these tips to keep your kid's insurance costs down.

by: Sabah Karimi | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?

The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.

by: Tara Struyk | channel: Cars and Transportation, Retirement

Best Money Tips: Save Money on a Car

Today we found some great articles on saving money on a car, making money in your free time, and how to get lower prices on everything.

by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Cars and Transportation

When DIY Car Repair Costs More

If the only reason you are doing certain car repairs yourself is to save money, you may be spending more money than you have to.

by: Elizabeth Sanberg | channel: Cars and Transportation, DIY

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money on a Car

Today we found some awesome articles on how to save money on a car, reasons why you need a financial advisor, and how to save on your electric bill.

by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Cars and Transportation

Save on Car Maintenance With These 5 DIY Tips

Some car maintenance tasks are simple enough even for novices. These tasks require only a little time, a little knowledge, and a few tools.

by: Dealnews | channel: Cars and Transportation, DIY

Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?

Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.

by: Paul Michael | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

4 Ways to Find a Reputable Mechanic

Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.

by: Chris Birk | channel: Cars and Transportation

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Filling Your Tank

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on filling your tank, withdrawing money from your 401k, and frugal date suggestions.

by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Cars and Transportation

6 Sites Every Car Owner Needs to Bookmark Now

If you own a car, you know you have to stay up on your maintenance and have a trustworthy mechanic. These six sites will help you with both.

by: Carlos Portocarrero | channel: Cars and Transportation

Best Money Tips: How to Dispute Your Mechanic Bill

Today we found some great articles on disputing your mechanic bill, 3 things to do when deciding to buy a house, and how to get a job using LinkedIn.

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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Worth It?

Depending on your car and your aversion to risk, mechanical breakdown insurance can prove to be a smart investment...or a waste of funds.

by: Chris Birk | channel: Cars and Transportation, Insurance

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