Save money – be a one car family
November 9, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
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Cars cost families a lot. At first glance it may not seem like much of your budget goes to your car, but the Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that car ownership costs are the second largest household expense in the U.S and can take up about 17% of the family budget (that’s for one car).
Ditching one car if you have two can be an excellent way to lower household costs. You can save that money you would be spending on depreciation, interest on your loan, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance, repairs, and more and …read more
Vehicle Maintenance Down Due to Economy
September 11, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
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According to a survey recently done by Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, U.S. Vehicle Owners’ Attitudes and Behaviors toward Vehicle Maintenance folks are doing basic vehicle maintenance much less than they should due to a poor economy.
The survey research focuses on U.S. vehicle owners’ and how often and well they perform regular vehicle maintenance such as engine oil changes, air filter changes, tire maintenance, and more. The survey also looked at consumer attitudes toward vehicle maintenance.
Attitude wise, U.S. vehicle owners are doing a-ok. 73% believe it is important to be proactive regarding their vehicle maintenance and say that …read more
Save 70% at Restaurant.com
May 13, 2009 by Karen Weideman
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Right now Restaurant.com has 70% off their gift certificates. Get a $25 dining certificate for only $3. Simply enter the code TASTY at the checkout and hit “apply”.
This sale ends Saturday, May 16, 2009.
image from restaurant.com
Harris Teeter Triple Coupon Deals
March 30, 2009 by Karen Weideman
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As I mentioned earlier, I went to Harris Teeter last week for their triple coupon deals. There is still time left to shop, so here are some of the deals:
Betty Crocker brownie mix – 1.99, use .50 coupon, $.49
Betty Crocker frosting – 1.99, use .50 coupon, $.49
Pillsbury frosting – 1.47, use .35 coupon, $.42
Renuzit Adjustable air fresheners – .97 each buy 3, use .50 coupon off 3, $.47 each
Hormel dinners – 2.89, use.75 coupon, $.64
Mueller’s noodles – 1.50 each buy 2, use .75 coupon on 2, $.38 each
Mahatma rice – .67 sale price buy 2, use .75 coupon on 2, …read more
