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Our Used Car’s Value Has Increased Significantly. Why?

Kevin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:30:18 +0000

I sit down and do my family’s budget at least once per week. Our budget spreadsheet also has a separate tab that tracks our net worth, but I only really look at it about once every month. One of the items that we track is the value of our vehicles. We might not be able [...]

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The Value and Joy of Finding a Trustworthy Mechanic

Kevin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:11:03 +0000

Last week I told you that knowing experts within your personal network should either save or make you money in the long run. It was a short story about a mechanically inclined friend and his advice that we needed to replace the timing belt on my wife’s car. He potentially saved us $2,500 and a [...]

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Successfully Budgeting for Fun

Kevin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:51:19 +0000

I am a firm believer in budgeting. Last week I told you to use a flexible budget rather than a “carved into stone” mentality. Part of our budget includes spending money for each of us. Many couples fight over money. Things like “You’re spending too much money on shoes!” and “You spent too much money [...]

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How to Order Tires Online

Kevin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:00:36 +0000

A few weeks ago I told you my wife got a flat tire. We ended up car pooling for three days while we waited on the tires I ordered online to arrive at the house. One reader, Leigh, asked if I could go into more detail about ordering tires online after I wrote a post [...]

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3 Frugal Car Tasks I Won’t Handle Myself

Kevin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:48 +0000

In my last article I gave you thirteen frugal car tasks that I am willing to do on my own to save money. That having been said there are just some things I am not willing to do on my own. Frugal Car Tasks We Don’t Do I don’t change our own oil even though [...]

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13 Frugal Ways to Save on Car Ownership

Kevin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:00:57 +0000

How frugal is too frugal? What things can’t you give up? What frugal things work for you? I’ve been called cheap sometimes. I like to think I’m frugal. I think I understand the value of a dollar. When it comes to cars there are somethings I am willing to splurge on, but usually most things [...]

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Cash for Clunkers Still Running

Kevin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:44:20 +0000

Reports are now coming out that the Cash for Clunkers program is going to run at least through the weekend. Congress Passing Additional Funding for Cash for Clunkers The Democratic-heavy Congress is rushing to push through a reported $2 billion in extra funding before the August recess. Naturally with any “breaking” news there is going [...]

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Cash for Clunkers Put On Hold

Kevin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:59:55 +0000

The government is reportedly slamming the brakes on the seemingly popular Cash for Clunkers program. Why is Cash for Clunkers Put on Hold? The program is so popular that the government isn’t sure if they’ve already blown through the $1 billion allocated to provide rebates to dealerships that accept clunkers. That means aroundÂ 200,000 car [...]

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Unfrugal: Owning and Restoring a Vintage BMW

Kevin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:34:45 +0000

I’ve got what many frugalists would call a weakness. I love cars. When you’re trying to get out of debt, save money, invest for retirement, etc. many people will tell you to cut everything. Cut eating out, cut cable, cut internet, cut cell phones… cut everything that isn’t of vital importance out of your life. [...]

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General Motors Isn’t Going Anywhere

Kevin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:20:52 +0000

Sure General Motors is filing for bankruptcy. Sure some journalists are lamenting the end of an era. Oh, please. Give me a break. If it’s the end of an era, it’s the end of a horrible era filled with cars designed to fail and a megacorporation that lost touch of its customers while ignoring economic [...]

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