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Bike to Work

Should you get rid of you Car?

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I really hate it when people write about a one sided opinion and call it advice. The worse is when someone writes about why you should sell your car, because driving a car will cost more than riding a bike. I agree the bottom line of owning a car will cost more than owning a bike. But what I hate is when people make non-motorized commute some type of godsend, and try to make people who drive cars seem like idiots. Although, I agree that public transportation might be a better option than driving for some people, it is not ...

Cost of new Car

Benefits of Buying a New Car

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A new car starts to depreciate once it is driven off the lot. The amount of depreciation depends on the car, but most of the time you will lose a significant amount of money if you tried to sell it right back – even if you only drove that car for one mile. This is the truth, and should be considered when making the decision between buying a new or used car.  But there are some great things about buying a new car. Let’s go over some benefits. If you buy a new car you will be able to choose ...

DMV line

How to save time at the DPS

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Time is money, and I am all about saving as much time as I can. One of the biggest time wasters is waiting in line at the DPS (Department of Public Safety).  Let me give you some tips on how you can save a shit load of time. The reason I am writing this article is because I have to renew my driver’s license soon, and I have to do it at the DPS. You might be thinking why don’t I just do it online? Well I would if I could, but I do not meet the requirements. Obviously, renewing ...

Used Car Lambo

So you want to buy a Used Car?

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Are you afraid of the used car salesman? Do you often have nightmares of getting cheated by him? MoneyPig doesn’t.  Buying a used car is all about knowing the market price (what people are actually paying for the car you want).  How do you find that information? Once you have decided on the car you want, you first use Autotrader.com to find the market prices. Step 1:  After input the Make, Model, Mileage, and Year, make sure you select “Any Distance” in the “Where will you look” category. Why any distance? Because you want to get the broad market price, therefore you need to look ...