What Tire Wear Patterns Are Telling You About Your Car

What Your Tire Wear Is Telling You

Healthy tires are important for the safety of a car as well as anyone riding in it. This is why it is crucial to pay attention to the lifespan and tire wear patterns.

According to Geeks on Cars, tires should be in use for no more than six years, whether they were driven on or not. This includes the spare tire; if it has been inflated and ready for use for six years or more, it should be replaced.

If you don’t know your tire’s age, look at its side and find a four-digit number. This represents the week and year of manufacture. For instance, if the number reads “2414,” the tire was made in the 24th week of 2014.

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Cheap Cars That Look and Ride Like Luxury Vehicles

5 Affordable Cars That Also Look Good

For some people, getting a car is solely about convenience and affordability.

The vehicle will only be used for transportation and doesn’t need to be anything but safe and reliable.

For others, what a car looks like is just as important as having being safe reliable.

A luxury car might seem too costly to consider for some. However, cars can sometimes be deceiving. Vehicles with an upscale look might not be as pricey as you think. Some cars look great and have a price tag that won’t turn you away. Continue reading…

How To Spend Your Tax Refund

3 Reasons Buying a Used Car with a Tax Refund is a Smart Choice

Getting a big tax refund this year?

Good for you!

Tax season can be stressful for some taxpayers, but for those who will be receiving a large refund, it can feel like winning the lottery.

When deciding what you are going to do with this financial windfall, have you considered buying a used car?

If not, perhaps you should.

Buying a used car with a tax refund is a smart choice if you have been considering making a car purchase in the New Year. Continue reading…

Are You Financially Stable Enough To Afford A Child?

Can You Afford To Have A Baby?

Can you Afford To Have A Child?Babies are cute, but they aren’t cheap.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children born in 2013 are projected to cost parents $245,340 to raise until age 18. This figure takes into account food, childcare, housing and education – but not college or pregnancy expenses.

Preparing for a baby involves many details, like getting a nursery ready and learning about caring for a newborn. One of the biggest stresses facing soon-to-be parents is the financial burden.

However, financially planning for these added expenses correctly can help. Continue reading…

Surprising Tax Deductions

4 Surprising Tax Deductions To Get A Bigger Tax Return

With tax season here, many Americans are busy getting their  W-2s, 1040s, and other tax documents in order.

While filing your taxes isn’t the easiest or most enjoyable thing to do, it is important. Skipping a year can mean fines or other ramifications, and every year you wave off this responsibility, it only gets worse.

However, there is a benefit to getting your taxes done:  tax deductions. Continue reading…