How Technology Will Keep You Safe From Yourself While Driving

Regardless of your age, when you’re behind the wheel, it often seems difficult to refrain from texting, putting on makeup, glancing at your phone, and making phone calls. Although no one should ever text and drive, friends and family often worry when they don’t receive an instant response from you. Sometimes, the texts won’t stop even after they find out you’re driving! Buying a car with anti-texting and a calling device is a wise decision for members of our technology-driven society. Check out these available features to see how big an impact they will have on your travel safety. Continue reading…

Trunk-or-Treat! 15 Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Your Car

Halloween is one of the best holidays. Think about it: you don’t have to decorate eggs or lug a live tree right into your living room, nor do you need to spend all day cooking a gigantic turkey or act surprised when your grandma gives you an ugly sweater—again.

All you have to do is dress up like your favorite character and hand some candy out to all the neighborhood kids. Oh, and you totally need to decorate your house and car, too. In case you are stressing about what to dress up as or how to decorate your car, here are a few epic ideas.

Scary Teeth Car

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Because, trust me, no one will try to break into your car if it’s wearing this costume.

Batmobile Car

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Scared of scratching that shiny paint job? Dress your car up with these bat ears and protect that radiant glow. Continue reading…

Beware: Halloween’s Cutest Puppy & Baby Costumes Revealed

We’ve put together a cute and totally adorable list of the best costumes for puppies and babies this Halloween. Just be sure your heart doesn’t melt from all that cuteness.

Luigi and Mario Take on the World

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Best friends usually start out as the best enemies.

Don’t Mess with This Justice League

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Get in their way, and this justice league will take you down. After their morning nap. Continue reading…

How to Budget Your Money: 9 Budgeting Tips for Shopaholics

So you want a new (or new-to-you) car. Join the club!

The gorgeous paint job, spotless interior and new car smell are enough to make anyone sign on the dotted line whatever the cost. Fortunately, you’ve decided to do things the right way. You don’t want to end up car-poor like your friend who can only afford to eat Ramen, right? So, how do you afford a new car without selling a kidney to keep up with the monthly payments?

Budgeting.

The good news is, there are plenty of ways to alter your spending habits in a way that can help you save over time. The bad news is, most of them require some sacrifice. Even though you hate what I’m saying, it will all be worth it when you drive away in your new ride without a care in the world. Trust me.

This is a guest blog post by Holly Johnson, founder and author of Club Thrifty. 

Follow these simple steps and you’ll be ready to upgrade your ride in no time!

1. Spend Less Than You Earn
This tip should be obvious. The easiest way to save money is to figure out exactly how much you earn and find a way to spend less. Look at how much you are spending on extra things or activities like eating out or shopping. Once you cut these out, you will be able to see how much more you can save.

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5 Used Car Salesmen You Won’t Find at DriveTime

Let’s face it, buying a used car can be stressful. After all, there are a whole host of things that could go wrong—you could overpay, end up with a car you can’t truly afford or get stuck with a lemon of epic proportions. And, with all of your work and responsibilities, you don’t have time for that, right?

Fortunately, DriveTime is here to help. With a no-questions asked 5-day return policy, simple financing and easy, online approvals, you can rest assured that DriveTime has your best interest in mind.

But, with all the perks, there’s one thing DriveTime doesn’t offer—a used car salesman that you see in comedy movies and sketches. Here are a few types of salesmen you’ll never see anywhere near a DriveTime showroom.

The “Pushy” Salesman

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