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How Would You Spend $10 Million?

By on March 23rd, 2011 • Automotive, Lottery, Life

My answer: CARS.

No, not the Disney/Pixar movie--I can only take so much of Larry the Cable Guy. I'm talkin' fast, head-turnin', fly by the seat of your pants supercars. Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bugatti. The high octane, gas guzzlin' stuff dreams are made of. Well, my dreams anyway.

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$10 Million Underdogs: Inner-city high school team battles to build the ultimate hybrid car

From the grit and grime of a high school auto shop, one group of students from West Philadelphia is challenging the expectations of a generation.

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Real-World Money: Stretching your entry-level pay

Before thinking the end is near, remember that there are ways to prevent financial obligations from hindering your lifestyle and future plans.

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Learning A Lesson From The Car Companies

By on October 7th, 2009 • Automotive, Bailout, Fisker, Ford, Tesla, Entrepreneurship, Investing

When trying to ignite growth, car companies and the government have recently used a few strategies: the bailout strategy; or the research, development and adaptation strategy. Let me explain: 

The bailout strategy:

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Post-Clunkers Kerplunk

By on October 2nd, 2009 • Automotive, Life

670,557 new vehicle sales later, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), popularly known as Cash for Clunkers, has come to a close. While America is collectively parking their new cars at the farthest ends of the lot to avoid door dings, the program’s end left the auto industry with smiling faces followed by frowns.

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Dude, Where's My Car? Part One

By on September 8th, 2009 • Auto, Automotive, Budgeting, Insurance, Life

Ever had a really bad day? A really bad week? I had a really bad month, and it started when my car was stolen the night of July 31st. My theory is that it was taken just at midnight, technically August 1st, which messed up my mojo for the whole month. It's an experience I don't ever want to repeat.

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Green For Junkers, Pt. 2

By on July 30th, 2009 • Automotive, Life

The government's CARS program -- affectionately referred to as Cash For Clunkers--apparently has been effective… even before it officially began.

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Used, Not Abused: Finding and buying a used car

By Alison Fallecker on May 1st, 2009 • Auto, Automotive, Budgeting, Loans, Life

We all know the stereotype--used car salesmen are more interested in their Hawaiian shirts, plaid sport coats, and the size of your pocketbook than in actually selling a decent vehicle. While some of it may ring true, your used car buying experience doesn't have to end in a bad joke.

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The Mechanics Of Maintenance: Save money by maintaining your car

By Marcus Cederstrom on October 31st, 2008 • Automotive, Life

Regardless of when your car was manufactured, consistent and quality maintenance will help keep your car on the road for a couple more years--saving you cash.

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Fender Spenders: Coping with car accidents

By Christine Musson on February 1st, 2008 • Auto, Automotive, Insurance, Life

Here's a play-by-play for car accident scenarios--consider this an accident airbag for your wallet.

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