Money Saving News Stories for September 23, 2011
What We're Reading September 23:
What We're Reading September 23:
When it comes to buying for the year or getting charged just for what you use, is pay-as-you-go auto insurance cheaper? It depends, says a story on DailyFinance.com. One insurance company says... Read more on dailyfinance.com »
Insurance is necessary to protect things like your car and your health, but it's also costly. The goods news is that you may automatically qualify for a lower rate once you get hitched, writes Investopedia. Read more on Investopedia »
Drivers often want to know where is the cheapest car insurance. Well, that's a dicey one because so many factors affec the price of the policy you can buy: your age and driving record, the kind of car... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Everyone's got their list of the cheapest cars to own. This one comes courtesy of Kiplinger, which features small cars that are also low-price. But note that costs rise as you add features you might... Read more on Kiplinger »
Aside from make, model, and price, don't forget to find out which are the cheap cars to insure before you visit the showroom. Wallet Pop provides some comparative data and a couple of web sites... Read more on Wallet Pop »
At this time of year there are countless demands on your budget. But if the need for a new car sits atop the list, CNN Money can steer you towards ten cheap, good, and perhaps even fun cars that... Read more on CNN Money »
Practical is the term that describes the type of cars recession-weary consumers are buying these days. Bankrate.com notes that the best bargain cars are moderately priced, fuel-efficient, and reliable. Read more on Bankrate.com »
The auto sector is beginning to roar back to life. Forbes reports that manufacturers will soon be introducing cheap compact sedans that will hold the line on price but include some snazzy features... Read more on Forbes »
Before you start shopping for a new car, make sure to check out this report from Edmunds. What you'll see is a list of the cheapest cars to own (not just to buy) broken down by car type and price. Read more on Edmunds »
There's no two ways about it: owning a car is not cheap, even if you buy the model with the lowest sticker price. Car and Driver reminds us about all the other costs, like insurance and fuel, factored... Read more on Car And Driver »
Ever wonder why it costs more to insure some cars than others? USA Today says it's largely about repair costs, and non-car vehicles are the cheapest to fix. Of the 10 cheapest vehicles to insure, Read more on USA Today »
Can you drive a stick shift? If not, and you're in the market for a cheap car, you might want to learn. According to USA Today, you'll pay about $800 more for automatic transmission on a new Mazda2. Read more on USA Today »
A new car is a big investment regardless of the make or model. So if you're in the market for hot new wheels this year, but want to find a good deal, check out this report from Kiplinger. Read more on Kiplinger »
Still looking for way to reap big-time savings? CNN Money weighs in with three big ideas to help you trim your budget this year. Read more on CNN Money »