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Budget-friendly Cars that deserve a look
If you are considering investing in a new car, make sure prioritize what is important to you in a vehicle. Price should not be the only consideration. You need a vehicle that gives you the maximum comfort and suits your needs.
Six budget-friendly cars to buy new
Purchasing a new car is a good investment, especially if you get a quality vehicle packed with extras at a reasonable price. Here are a few great options:
CHEVROLET SONIC LS SEDAN
- Approximately $16,000
- 138 horsepower
- Turbocharged 1.4L ecotec engine
This car which comes in 10 different colors offers a lot of amenities: it has 10 airbags, forward collision alert, rear park assistance, OnStar automatic crash response system, air conditioning, infotainment display, keyless entry, 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen display, Wi-Fi connectivity, tilting and telescoping steering wheel. This car is small and compact, which makes it the best car for singles or young couples. I...Read More
Category:Cars
Tags: budget-friendly, new car, used car
Best Neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach CA is everything you want to find in a city - easy commute to neighboring cities, beautiful and clean beaches, nice and affordable houses, good infrastructure, countless job opportunities, active nightlife, decent schools, and more.
Long Beach CA has something to offer to all types of people – whether you are single, a newlywed couple, are young with a big family or happily retired, -- there is a neighborhood for you! There are a few things that you need to keep in mind when choosing a neighborhood, like graduation rate, crime rates, house prices, population and parks. Proximity to some popular attractions such as the Art Theatre of Long Beach CA, the Aquarium of the Pacific or the Japanese Garden may also affect your decision.
Here are 7 most attractive neighborhoods in the area.
BIXBY KNOLLS
Most of the residents in this neighborhood are wealthy fa...Read More
Category:Long Beach
Tags: average house price, crime rate, Long Beach, neighborhood, nightlife, population, Restaurants, shopping centers, unemployment rate
How to Save for a Vacation
Are all those Instagram vacation pics making you jealous? The good news is, with the right planning, you can take an amazing vacation.
May be you have already picked your destination and you are ready to pack your stuff and enjoy a few days off work. The only thing that’s left is to find the budget. Vacations are not cheap, and the lack of money is a common reason to postpone it again and again. But sometimes all it takes is some self-discipline and you can save enough for a vacation in no time. Here are a few tips…
Open a Vacation Savings Account
If you get direct deposit at work, you can usually split it between different accounts. Ask your employer to send a percentage of your paycheck to a designated savings account. You likely won’t even miss that money and will have a nice vacation fund in a matter of a few months.
Set aside all of your extra cash
Get in your kitchen, find the biggest jar, grab a Sharpie and write “VACATION” on it. If you have a second job, freelance income or leftover change – put it in the jar. If you happen to get...Read More
Category:Money Management
Tags: borrow, car title loan, no credit check, title loans, vacation
How to improve the Fuel Economy of your Vehicle
Fuel is a significant expense for every household and without any prospects of its price going down soon, we are often asking ourselves how we can improve the fuel economy of our vehicle.
The good news is, you can improve your vehicle’s fuel economy by keeping these 3 things in mind: your vehicle, the fuel you use, and your driving habits. Paying attention even to one of those will help you reduce your fuel consumption considerably. If, however, you take into account all three, you will not only save money on fuel but have a better maintained car and a more responsible driving attitude.
Here’s how:
Maintain your car properly
One of the most important factors for fuel efficiency is proper maintenance of the car. If you want to increase the mileage
- Keep your tires properly inflated. This may surprise you, but your car consumes...Read More
Category:Car Maintenance
Tags: fuel consumption, fuel efficiency
What you need to know before moving to Long Beach CA
Long Beach CA is growing and attracts more and more newcomers. Not just from the US, but from the whole world. If you are looking for a new place to call home, then Long Beach CA might be that place.
Here are a few things to keep in mind before you make your decision.
It’s a really big city
Did you know that Long Beach CA is the 36th largest (most populous) city in the US? Impressive, right? Here you can expect to find everything that’s common in large US cities – a vast variety of places to eat, vivid nightlife, art events for every taste, and busy street traffic. And then, there are those things that make this place unique and distinguish it from any other in the USA.
It’s close to the ocean
That’s probably not a surprise to anyone. Long Beach is located right on the ocean shore, stretching 10 miles along the coastline. What people often miss about this fact is that there is a constant ocean breeze, which keeps the temperatures relatively low. Even though Long...Read More
Category:Long Beach
Tags: Long Beach