Leasing VS Buying a Car

Seems like a very popular topic these days - do you buy a car or lease one. Having lived in NYC for a very long time until recently, I was happily and blissfully ignorant of the car culture â€" couldn’t even think past the cost of parking But I went ahead and leased a car when we moved to San Francisco, and after being asked by a few people why I went with a lease, I figured I’d share some thoughts here: Leasing Pros: - I NEVER want to own a depreciating asset.  Buying a car is like owning

Tips on Researching Car Rental Specials

Tips on Researching Car Rental Specials By Jerry A. Blackburn If you’re looking for a rental car then you know that rental rates can be expensive and a large part of your vacation budget. You don’t have to settle for a high rate. If you know where to look then you can find specials and discounts to save you money. Any money you save will be worth your efforts especially if you’re on a tight budget. Here are some ways to find the best rates and car rental specials. Researching Rates First of

Holiday Linky Love

NOT to be confused with kinky love. Although I am also a fan of that. Ahem. To start off this holiday season, I am going to inundate you with some links. Forgive me, but I'm made a bunch of promises, and today is the day to honor them. But first, I just want to take the blog equivalent of a moment of silence for the folks in Mumbai. Like many Americans, I spent the weekend compartmentalizing the horror going on there because it was a holiday weekend and as a selfish American I wanted to enjo

I Just Saved A Bunch Of Money On My Car Insurance!

I Just Saved A Bunch Of Money On My Car Insurance! December 2nd, 2008 by Susan Tanner A car is a major investment. You need to insure it just to get a car loan, but how do you know you are not paying too much for the insurance? The details of any policy can be confusing to anyone. Your family and friends can make suggestions. You can go online to check what is offered, but making the best choice will be up to you. You can be fooled by Internet websites that look like they are giving you an o