Like so many things these days, spring break has snuck up on me and is suddenly right around the corner. With only 2 1/2 weeks to prepare for what is the whirlwind of activity that comes with having a 9-year-old at home for a week, at least one spring break road trip may be in store. One of the best parts about road trips is … Read More
Car Ownership
News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
Will your vehicle cost you money?
Every year about this time I talk about the overall cost of owning a vehicle. Why? Several reasons, actually. The first step of vehicle ownership is getting that great deal when you make your purchase. But that is not the end-all-be-all of vehicle ownership. It’s tax refund time and there are some great deals on vehicles right now. But beyond the dealership, there are things … Read More
My team has two Super Bowl plays
That’s all we need. And it will be epic. FCA US LLC announced they will have two commercials during the Super Bowl. The first will air after Coldplay’s halftime performance. The second will be during the first commercial break of the fourth quarter. Now, what do you suppose they will be? The FCA marketing team is remaining mum about which brands will be represented, who … Read More
Which team will YOU be cheering for on Super Bowl Sunday?
Sadly, football season has come to a close. With the big game looming in just a few days, this year’s contest is between two teams who, while outstanding, lack devoted followers living in my house. No jerseys will be worn. No pacing will be done. No yelling at the officials or gasping at the poor play calling. (Well, that may actually still happen. It is … Read More
Cash down makes sense – dollars and cents
Every year about this time the Internet is flush with articles about how to best utilize your tax return. In an effort to provide you with new and different material on this subject, I came to the conclusion that you can read every article from every “expert” you can find on the subject. Go ahead. Read until your heart’s content. In the end, only you … Read More
Tip the scales on moving the load
With a three-day weekend kicking off 2016, those with DIY projects on their New Year’s resolution list had a great opportunity to get things rolling. Perhaps you’ve opted to ease your way in and are still in the planning stages. If so, a trip to your preferred home improvement store may be on your list. Depending on the scope of your project, the list of … Read More
Will YOU be among the 100 million this year?
Defining the holiday travel period as Wednesday, December 23, 2015, through Sunday, January 3, 2016, AAA is forecasting a record 100.5 million travelers to wrap up 2015. This will mark the first time projected year-end holiday travel season tops 100 million. It’s also a 17.3% increase above the recession-driven low of 2008. Why the uptick? The last year has provided the lowest gas prices in … Read More
Full-service fill-up could be just an app away
Has this ever happened to you? You’re late. The alarm didn’t go off, you spilled coffee on your shirt and had to change. The kids were slow to get out of bed. Topping it all off, your car’s fuel light came on and you don’t have time to stop. We’ve all been there. But this time is different. This time Booster Fuels is available to … Read More
Is your New Year’s resolution driven for success?
A new year. A fresh start. To many of us that means a renewed motivation to create and (this time) stick to at least one New Year’s resolution. Before promising yourself you’re going to trade your morning donut for a green smoothie, get up an hour earlier every day to hit the gym and pay off all your debt by June, let’s evaluate the success … Read More
Take the “Bah Humbug” out of holiday parking
Experts indicate there are approximately three parking spots for every vehicle on the road today.[i] What they don’t tell us is where all those parking spots ARE. I can tell you where they aren’t – they aren’t at the mall! Of course, I’m kidding. But it is that time of year when malls are flooded with shoppers in search of the perfect gift, the best … Read More