Prosperity Trek by Prosperity Concierge » Transportation Costs http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek The trek to prosperity, step by step. Improve cash flow, build net worth, enjoy life and give back. To earn, spend, save and invest for happiness and fulfillment. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:20:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/ en hourly 1 Use Your Car to Save Money on Your Quest for Cash http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-save-money/ http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-save-money/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:38:21 +0000 Prosperity Concierge http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/?p=9718 Your car gives you many opportunities to save money on your quest for cash.

Here’s one: the next time you pull up to the pump, think twice about paying for premium gas. In truth, most cars operate just fine with the less-expensive grade. Check your owner’s manual to see if premium is required or merely recommended. Then, look for

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If you live in Houston, the average family spends 20.9% of their annual household costs on getting to work. Cleveland, Detroit, Tampa, Fla., Kansas City, Mo., and Cincinnati also are on the list of the country’s biggest cities where transportation costs

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The end of the month. The last couple of days of the month are when car salesmen are anxious to meet their quota. Come prepared knowing what you want and study up on how to negotiate. The last

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Then, find out what interest rate you qualify for at your bank or credit union. Your negotiating power goes up immensely if you

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]]> http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-purchase-negotiating-preparation/feed/ 0 Car Costs http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-costs/ http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-costs/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:17:05 +0000 Prosperity Concierge http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/?p=2074 Here are some ways to lower your car costs by getting the credit you deserve for your lifestyle, good habits and just being you:

Ask your automobile insurer if taking a defensive driving course will lower your auto insurance rates. Your premium could drop. Have a good credit score. Many insurers now use your credit

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]]> http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-costs/feed/ 0 Reducing Your Dependency on Your Car http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-reduce-dependency/ http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/trek-how-to/spending-how-to/transportation-costs-how-to/car-reduce-dependency/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:56:12 +0000 Prosperity Concierge http://prosperityconcierge.com/trek/?p=2030 If you want to get really serious about reducing your transportation costs, consider public transportation.

A study by the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP), a nonprofit research firm, used 2003 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the most recent available. The study looked at annual transit costs such as gas and tolls, and public transit fare,

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Buying or Selling – Knowing the Value of a Car

Visit Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds to know the real worth of a vehicle before you begin negotiating or make the purchase. The True Market Value tool at Edmunds.com offers car pricing information that includes

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At $3.50 a gallon of gas and driving an average of 15,000 miles

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