Think Gas Prices Are Too High? Just Be Glad You Don't Live in These Countries!


Updated 04/21/11 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Countries With the Most Expensive Gas Prices

We often grumble about the gas prices that keep on rising because of Middle East unrest, but $4 a gallon is actually looking pretty good if you compare the prices to other countries. Business Insider cited some statistics from a study that listed the countries with the priciest gas. The main reason why gas costs so much in other countries is because of more expensive fuel taxes. Here are the top Read more

The Cost of Driving: Save Gas, Time, and Money


Updated 02/25/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Cost of Driving: Save Gas, Time, and Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Learnvest story here on Savvy! There’s no lure like finding the best deal in town. And gas prices are no exception. The scene: You’re on the prowl, and end up driving an extra 10 miles before you find that holy grail of gas prices. Say you get a deal for $3.12 per gallon, saving five cents a gallon. If your car gets 22 miles per gallon, you’ll have Read more

Could the Low-Car Diet Be For You?


Updated 01/30/09 6:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Could the Low-Car Diet Be For You?

There are many reason to rejoice for the low cost of gas, but our nation's overall health may not be one of them. One of the few benefits of shelling out big bucks at the gas pump was that people starting walking and biking more, as well as taking mass transit, which ultimately means walking more. This added exercise was not only good for the planet, but good for the waistline, too. A recent Read more

How Low Can They Go? Pilots Fly Without Enough Fuel


Updated 08/11/08 1:27 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 19 comments

How Low Can They Go? Pilots Fly Without Enough Fuel

The gas crisis has dangerous consequences, according to pilots who claim that airlines restrict airplane fuel to uncomfortably low amounts. Aggressive policies enacted by the financially struggling airline companies, attempt to reduce consumption and cost. Three years ago NASA set up a confidential Aviation Safety Reporting System, which allows workers to anonymously report concerns. Some have Read more

Charities on Wheels Want Congress to Help Ease Gas Pain


Updated 08/06/08 9:30 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 6 comments

Charities on Wheels Want Congress to Help Ease Gas Pain

Are gas prices driving volunteers away? Some charities say yes, and they want Congress to help. US corporate drivers get a tax deduction of 58.5 cents per gallon, while those driving their cars for charity only deduct 14 cents. When charities pay volunteers the corporate rate, the altruistic drivers must declare the reimbursement as taxable income. If all that doesn't sound right to you, 100 Read more

Russia Lectures US: You're in No Position to Give Advice


Updated 07/05/08 8:09 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 22 comments

Russia Lectures US: You're in No Position to Give Advice

Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev is in no mood to listen to US criticism about the state of human rights or democracy in Russia. This week he said that the US was "essentially in a depression" and thus in no shape to tell other countries what to do. During an interview with foreign journalists, one reporter asked the president about John McCain's proposal to expel Russia from the G8 for its Read more

Pumped Up? Ten Ways High Gas Prices Are Good for America!


Updated 07/03/08 7:47 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 63 comments

Pumped Up? Ten Ways High Gas Prices Are Good for America!

Like any addiction, America will have a hard time kicking its dependency on oil. But despite the withdrawal symptoms, it will be worth it. Time Magazine points out that prices have never risen to levels forcing the sprawling nation to seriously reconsider the car dependent way of life. But the time to change may have arrived. Painful petrol prices, which probably won't go down anytime soon, Read more

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Single Overrated

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more

8 Frugal Summer Vacation Ideas


Updated 04/26/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Trips to Take

If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more