public transit

Think you can afford more house in the exurbs? Think again.

Posted August 15, 2008 - 02:37 by Philip Brewer

Real Estate and Housing, Cars and Transportation

Condos for sale--Live in the energy of downtown

Many people who live in the far-out suburbs move there because they can buy more house for the money than they can in town. As an example from where I live, a house in Champaign-Urbana would cost about $60,000 more than a comparable house in one of the nearby towns or villages. If you do the math, though, $60,000 is a pretty small sum, compared to the cost of owning one extra car.

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Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation

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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