I saved $568 buying car parts and having them installed at a junk yard. I’ll never buy a part from a car dealer again. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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My best and worst financial decisions
Looking back at my choices, my worst financial decisions have been…http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Best used cars under $10,000
A list from web2carz, a used car listings site, of the best used cars costing less than $10,000 intrigued me. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Should we sell our Vespa?
We’re thinking about selling our Vespa scooter because we almost never use it. It came out once last summer, to be exact. But its potential for fun and gas savings makes us hesitant to sell. Are we being foolish? What would you do? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Buying a car? Visit these sites first.
Two years later, I am a used car buying guru. Here are ten key websites that I have found necessary to educate myself prior to buying a used, “out of warranty” vehicle. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Check this site before you pay for car repairs
Turns out that every car has a list of problems that so many people have had with that particular year, make and model, that the factory agrees it screwed up and will replace it FOR FREE! Here is where to check for your car’s free factory recall repairs. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Staycation ideas in 80 cities across America
Got vacation time coming your way? I’ve got 10 steps for a great staycation, plus specific things to do in 80 towns across the country below. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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My Dad’s electric bike saves $94.39 a month
With gas prices on the rise, finding ways to save money on transportation expenses is a must. We show you how do cut your transportation costs. http://bargainbabe.com/
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17 amazing cheap products
The May issue of ShopSmart has a list of 27 amazing bargain products, 17 of which I’ve listed below. What are your favorite cheap products? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Car secrets so mechanics won’t take advantage of you
My latest video with WalletPop is on four car tricks that will save you a lot of money. I made this video partly for my own benefit! I figured the more I know about car repairs, the better I will be at fixing my car myself, knowing exactly what is wrong with my car, and knowing how much a mechanic should actually charge me to
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6 Driving pitfalls that waste gas
The April 2011 issue of AAA’s Horizons newsletter has an article by “The Car Doctor” John Paul that outlined nine pitfalls that reduce your fuel efficiency and gas mileage. How many are you guilty of? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Your tip: Get $25 for test driving a KIA
Get your FREE $25 Prepaid Visa gift card for test driving a Kia! Print the certificate, and bring it to a Kia dealer before the end of March. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Ack! Second thoughts about giving up my car for Lent!
I’m having second thoughts about giving up my car for Lent. Not because of my business trip to Los Angeles that will pose a particular public transportation challenge, but because a video shoot I’m doing that was moved from today to next week and the location is three hours away! Three hours by car, that is. By bus, train, and foot I’m guessing it will
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Drivers content to pay $4 per gallon?!!
Are you content to pay $4 per gallon? LeaseTrader.com says you are. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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I’m giving up my car, except for…
I’m going car-less for Lent, but need to rent a car on a business trip. Would that be cheating? http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.