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Renting a car is the cheapest way to have fun when you travel because you are not dependent on cabs, which are very expensive especially in big towns and you also save money on gas instead of driving your own car to the place you want to travel. Rented cars usually are well maintained which means you will almost never have any trouble with breakdowns and since the car is not yours, the risk of theft is almost discarded because the rental company takes care of the matter and you lose no money.

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Whenever possible we try to take our car. Our most recent two vacations involved driving instead of flying. We went to Savannah, GA and Orlando, FL from our South Florida residence. This fall we are planning to visit great Smoky mountains by car. So, whenever possible we try to avoid flights. That saves us money, gives us joy of long drive with scenic beauty. Whenever needed we stop the car, take pictures, give rest to body, etc.

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This is a guest post from Emily Guy Birken, a freelance writer, recovering English teacher, and stay-at-home-mom. She lives in Lafayette, Indiana, with her mechanical engineer husband and infant son. Her musings on life and parenting can be found at The SAHMnambulist.  She is a frequent contributor to PTMoney.com

Budget Airline Ticket

Even though you may have just put away the swimsuits and pool toys, now is actually the right time to start thinking about your holiday travel plans.  It used to be that you could wait until a few weeks before Thanksgiving or Christmas to buy your airline tickets, but those days are long gone.  If you know that you’re going to visit Grandma Lil or Uncle Morton for the holidays this year, these pointers will help you avoid paying through the nose:

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I have been renting since the last 7 years. I have rented in two different cities and moved 5 times, and I have lived in both apartments and condos. When it comes to spending money while renting – unless you are extra vigilant, you might end up paying more than the monthly rent.

People have written page after page advising others how to buy a home, but there aren’t many resources covering how to rent. Even if you are going to stay in a rental home for limited period, this is still the place you call home for next several months.

Below is my attempt to list the lessons I learned and good practices I adopted during several years as a renter.

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Buying software online is a risky proposition, especially if you are new to shopping online. Whether you are upgrading software version or looking for a new one to install, the process will be a much easier if you pay attention to details.

I never had a problem buying software online, its relatively easier these days as you don’t have to wait for the CD to arrive in your mail box. Rather, you can download instantly and start using within a few minutes as installation process completes.

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If you are a reader of personal finance topics, you often have come across posts teaching saving money or earning extra money. Let’s now see the ways you can lose money. Sometimes it helps to know how can you lose money just to be cautious and careful in your habits.

Losing Money

The secret of saving lies more in how much you can save rather than on how much you can make. Knowing things that can qualify as ‘losing money’ can help you seal the leak.

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