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Do you own a vehicle? If so, it’s a sure bet that you know how expensive it is to replace worn out or damaged tires.
Depending on the vehicle, a new set of tires can cost anywhere from 200 dollars to several thousand dollars once you pay to have them installed.
Even on the low end, that’s a lot of money!
Luckily, there are things you can do to make your vehicle’s expensive tires last as long as possible: [Read more…]
Are you planning to take a road trip in the not-so-distant future?
If so, you’ll need to make sure you stay hydrated on your trip in order to maintain your health and stay alert while you’re driving.
I take frequent 2-3 hour trips and I often find that I get thirsty along the way. I’m guessing you do as well.
You might be tempted to stop along the way and pick up a soft drink to sip on while you drive, but I have a suggestion for you…
If you’ve ever shopped for a tool kit you know the manufacturers always prominently display the number of “pieces” that are included in the kit.
And why not? All other things being equal, the more tools in the kit, the better. Right?
Well, truth be told, that answer to that question could well be no, depending on what those pieces consist of.
Here’s just one example to illustrate what I mean…
Have you ever visited an unfamiliar city or town and felt uneasy about having to leave your car parked on the street?
Well, I’ve been in that situation many times over the course of my lifetime, and a police officer friend once gave me a great piece of advice…
Question from Melissa: I bought a new car back in 2014 and it’s been insured by the same company all this time.
I know my car has depreciated quite a bit over the years but my insurance premiums are higher now than they were when the car was brand new.
That makes no sense to me.
It seems like the premiums should decrease along with the value of the car since the insurance company would have to pay out less as the car gets older.
Why didn’t my premium go down along with the value of the car?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]