Let’s take a look at this infographic from 1BOG, which explores the factors that influence retail gas prices. Understanding why they change can help us better plan for our finances and expectations for the future. [Read more]
For those of you considering buying a new car, this article by @GE_Miller of 20 Something Finance, does a nice job at comparing the differences between regular gas and diesel cars -В includingВ emissions and environmental impact. He also provides a nice overview of the most affordable diesel cars in the US.
A lot is said aboutВ refinancingВ your home. However, youВ rarelyВ hear about re-financing your car loan. This article via @mintlife provides a few guidelines to decide if you are a good candidate to refinance your car loan. Also, according to the article it will take you, as little as an hour to get the process completed on-line.
Every once in a while, I run into an article that does a good job at explaining something that we usually hear about but we don’t frequently understand. This post via NPRs Planet Money, does a great job at walking the reader through what the strategic petroleum reserve is, its history, and why we usually hear about it.
I hope you enjoy this type of articles, if you do please let me know and I will know to keep looking for them. If you don’t, please let me know as well so I stop posting them (even if its just once in a while).