I’ve owned three cars in my life and they have come from Grandma, grandparents and my mom.  Nothing like the family discount when you’re buying a car 🙂  Today, PF Pro contributor, Melissa Hoffman takes a look at what it takes to buy a car.  The event I’ve been dreading is arriving… no, it’s […]
Can You Get Along Without a Car?
For many young people, one of the keys to independence is getting their first car. It’s not only kind of a rite of passage, it’s also a step toward adulthood.
6 Ways to Combat High Prices at the Pump
I don’t know about you, but in the last few months I have noticed that gas prices are going up. In fact, a recent article by AAA indicates we may not see relief for a while yet. One of the reasons for the increase we are all feeling is the higher price the United States […]
How to Buy a Car Online Without Being Taken for a Ride
I didn’t buy a car online when I was younger, although I still remember my first car. It was a green, Chevrolet Impala that was nearly as old as I was. Regardless, driving it to high school and my evening job was much better than walking. It had a few dings and the heater barely worked. […]
Why You Should Plan to Keep Your Older Car
Anyone who knows me knows I love my car. No, it’s not some fancy, sporty European coupe or a rock-climbing, off-roading, adventure-seeking vehicle. It’s not new, it has zero special features, and it doesn’t have leather seats. It’s just a plain ol’ Mazda sedan – a Mazda3 to be exact – that is one grade […]
Is a AAA Membership Worth It?
One of the ways companies like to hit up consumers over and over is by charging monthly or yearly subscription fees. Â That’s usually why most businesses won’t offer lifetime memberships, instead they opt for subscription type services. Â That way, you have to keep coming back every year and give them more money. Â It’s a pretty […]
Can I Get Rid of My Car Yet?
Having lived in Southern California my whole life, I’ve always needed a car to get around. Â Even when I was young and I couldn’t drive anywhere, I still relied on my parents to drop me off at school, take me to soccer practice and wherever else I needed to go. Â Now that I’m all grown […]
$55 Credit From Uber Taxi Service For New Members
Update: The Amazon Local portion and the Google Wallet portion of this deal have expired but you can still get $10 free by using my referral link. I just got back from a trip to Dallas and I have to say, that city has got to have some of the worst cab drivers in the […]
A Review of My Experience With Car2go San Diego: A Car Sharing Service
Although Car2go hasn’t reached every major city yet, there is probably some type of car sharing service available in your local metropolitan. Â Whether it’s Zipcar or some other service, the idea of car sharing has really taken off over the past couple years. Â I’m pretty intrigued by the whole idea because less cars on the […]