FiveCentNickel posted a commentary on GM's announcement of a new hybrid system in their large SUVs, and questioned the value of such a system. I agree with his assessment that the extra $10,000 cost of such a system for a mere 40% gain (i.e. 19-20mpg … [Read more...] about Can we get by without big SUVs?
Since the new year, I've been riding the DC metrorail daily. Here in the DC region, they have an RFID commuter debit card called SmartTrip (also just like an EZ Pass for cars). In order to park at the metro (well, really to LEAVE the parking lot), … [Read more...] about I lost my SmartTrip card! But I was SmartMike…
Last night, we had the 2nd DC Blogger Gathering; this time held at The Big Hunt outside the Dupont Circle metro stop. Fun was had by all, even though we think the bar lied to us about not having 15 cent wings! Regardless, the buffalo chicken sandwich … [Read more...] about 2nd Gathering of DC Personal Finance Bloggers was a success!
Around the Sun writes about their company's new bus pass program and how it's created a new fat-busting game. So what does that have to do with me? Because people envy my commute. I work in Washington, D.C., which is about 25 miles from my … [Read more...] about People envy my 50 mile roundtrip commute
Just this morning, I posted about how we had an accident with our Chevy Malibu yesterday (I actually wrote it last night as Stacie was filing the claim). The other girl, Katherine, has Geico as her insurance carrier, so we filed the claim through … [Read more...] about Accident Update: Geico is fast!
