So how often do you buy a new car? Every 3 years? 4 years? 5 years? So how much does it cost you to buy that car new car in the long run and are you really saving money by having a car in warranty and not having to worry about repairs? A recent Consumer Reports Article tackles this question and provides some great insight into the costs paid for people that keep their car for 200K+ miles (15 years) vs. those that buy a new car in 5 years.
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With the cost of movie tickets reaching close to $10 per person and the concessions costing close to the GDP of many small countries it can be daunting to budget fun time with the family if you budget is tight. Too many times we equate fun with $$$ and forget that there are a ton of simple ways we can enjoy time together with out vegging out in front of the the TV or movie screen. So I ran across a site with a great list of 100 ways to have fun with your kids with minimal cost involved.

Enjoy and let me know what your suggestions are.

100 Ways to Have Fun With Your Kids for Cheap