Posted February 29, 2008 - 19:37 by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Cars and Transportation
When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where the public transit is not as prevalent, and I really miss the days when I got everywhere with a bus pass. Since I am feeling nostalgic today I am going to write down why I love public transportation, and I hope some of you will also discover the joy of riding a bus or train.
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Posted February 2, 2008 - 19:44 by David DeFranza
Cars and Transportation
The Groundhog predicted that we will have to endure six more weeks of winter. This means more snow, ice, and cold that can reduce your car's efficiency by up to 50%. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to make winter driving safer and more efficient.
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Posted January 31, 2008 - 18:23 by Nora Dunn
Lifestyle, Cars and Transportation
Most people think that the frugal way to travel is to stay in hostels. However there are a number of scenarios where that may not be the case. Read on for some tips on how to choose the right place for you.
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Posted January 27, 2008 - 20:11 by David DeFranza
Cars and Transportation
By 2009, passports will be mandatory for all US citizens traveling abroad. If you were planning a trip to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, this could mean a rather substantial additional expense will be added to your vacation. However, if flying is not in your itinerary, a new option could save you almost 50% on your application fees.
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Posted January 23, 2008 - 05:04 by David DeFranza
Cars and Transportation
I am going to come out and say it: there are no secrets to finding a bargain ticket every time you fly. However, by understanding how the system works, you can develop a deal finding strategy that can dramatically cut down the overall price of your flight.
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Posted January 19, 2008 - 17:47 by Nora Dunn
Art and Leisure, Cars and Transportation
Does searching for the cheapest flight online sap away at your will to live? Are you as confused as I am by the numerous discrepancies found among all the "guaranteed cheapest" airfares? Would you like to know when is the cheapest time of the month to fly to your destination? Read on, my flying friends...
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Posted January 18, 2008 - 12:02 by Paul Michael
Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation
I know I am going to get a bunch of negative feedback on this one so let me put those issues on the table immediately. This article is NOT intended to help people speed. In fact, I'm absolutely against speeding, being the father of two young children and a very careful driver. Radar detectors are a constant reminder to keep your speed down, and if you do happen to enter a dreaded speed-trap, this little device from Buy.com will save you the cost of a ticket and those inevitable insurance hikes.
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Posted January 16, 2008 - 09:58 by David DeFranza
Cars and Transportation
'Hypermiling,' a set of driving techniques for maximizing a car's fuel efficiency, received a lot of attention this summer. However, the idea of driving 50 mph, rolling through stop signs, and doing circles in parking lots to slow down did not have mass appeal. Now that the buzz has died down, we can remove the 'hype' to find a set of simple techniques useful to all drivers.
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Posted January 11, 2008 - 17:12 by Nora Dunn
Art and Leisure, Lifestyle, Cars and Transportation
Next time you book a hotel room, how would you like to stay in the presidential suite? Or drive that sleek convertible down the coast with the sun smiling down at you? And of course, how would you like it all for the cost of the most basic economy option? Read on...
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Posted January 7, 2008 - 23:11 by Nora Dunn
Deals and Coupons, Cars and Transportation
Find out how to get cheap gas, energy-saving driving tips, maps, and more...
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