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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…]
If you’re over the age of 16, chances are you’ve done business with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (aka the DMV).
If so, there’s something you should know…
I’m sure you’ve noticed that America’s highways are jammed to the max with travelers these days.
If you’re planning to take a long road trip of your own you’re likely to find that one of your biggest travel expenses will be the money you spend on gasoline.
Things like shopping around for the best deal on a hotel room and eating food from a grocery store instead of a restaurant can save you some big bucks while you’re traveling.
Luckily, you can easily save even more by reducing the amount of gasoline you’ll be using while you travel.
Here are a few tips for getting the best gas mileage possible on your next long road trip: [Read more…]