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More People Expected to Hit the Roadways This Memorial Day
With manageable gas prices and an abundance of travel deals, more people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. Around this time last year, the national average gas price was $3.76, this year it is around $2.26. The combination of these factors lead the American Automobile Association (AAA) to predict that 32.4 million Americans will travel at least 50...
Gas Prices Fall to 5-Year Low in Time for the Holidays
According to a survey by industry analyst Trilby Lundberg, the average price of gas fell 9 cents in the past 2 weeks, bringing the price to its lowest point in 5 years....
Auto Insurance Options in Tough Times
Everyone knows that times are tough, and we're all trying to find ways to spend less money. But take it from me, cutting back on your car insurance coverage is not the place. Car insurance is meant to protect you against financial losses if you have an accident, and according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners more than half...
What We're Thankful For This Thanksgiving Day
With plenty of great food, family members and football games to distract us on Thanksgiving Day, many of us lose sight of what the holiday is about: giving thanks for what we have....
Oil Prices Drop to 20-Month Low
Oil prices hit a 20-month low this week. As of Wednesday, crude oil prices were just under $56 a barrel, down 60% from its summer peak. According to FuelEconomy.gov, the national average for a gallon of gas is $2.22....
Gas Prices Fall to 3-Year Low
Gas prices have fallen to a 3-year low, according to data collected by the AAA. The national average for a gallon of gas is now $2.58 a gallon....
As Gasoline Prices Soar, Fuel Thieves Run Rampant
Recently, a thief confessed to stealing at least 20,000 gallons of gasoline in a series of thefts in the Pacfic Northwest. The value of that fuel? Close to $75,000. As fuel prices remain high, incidents like this are becoming all too common throughout the U.S. and Canada....
'Hypermiling' and Ridiculous Gas-Saving Fanatics
A new trend known as 'hypermiling' has drivers taking extreme measures to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Most hypermiling tips are very safe and sensible, and I actually use a few myself, such as keeping my speed at 60mph on the highway and using low viscosity motor oil. But some of these gas-saving tips border on sheer insanity....
As Hurricane Ike Nears, Gas Prices Rise
The National Weather Service has warned residents on the Texas coast that they "face certain death" if they fail to evacuate before Hurricane Ike makes landfall. Ike's eye is projected to strike Galveston, Texas, as a Category 3 hurricane late Friday or early Saturday....
Hurricane Gustav Threatens Gulf Coast, Causes Higher Gas Prices
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast region is gearing up for Hurricane Gustav. The National Hurricane Center says that this storm is expected to become a "major hurricane." At 2:00pm EST today, then tropical storm Gustav had sustained winds of 70 mph with gusts even higher. Predictions show Gustav making landfall around 8 am Tuesday, Sept. 2nd...
The Gas Price Crisis: 10 Cars That Cost More at the Pump
Lately the news has been jam-packed with reports about soaring oil and gas prices. We all feel a little extra squeeze at the gas pump these days with the average gas price now up to almost $3.30 a gallon, and experts predicting the price of gas to top $4 per gallon in some states this summer....
Gas Prices Continue to Soar: 6 Ways to Help You Save Money
As we head into the summer, gas prices continue to reach record breaking highs. Remember the days you could fill up your vehicle for around $18? As of last week, gas prices average $3.22 per gallon nationwide (as of 6/4/07). That's 12 cents more than the previous week and 40 cents more than last year. While we can't do anything...
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