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Category Archives: Gas Prices
Electric car charging stations coming soon to Turnpike plazas
The state of Pennsylvania will be installing four electric-vehicle charging stations this summer.
Google should Google what it means to own something
When I buy something, I never check with the company that made the product to make sure it’s OK to sell or loan out my new toy. That would be ridiculous – unless the company is Google. Recently, Google sold … Continue reading
Odd rules for York City parking
Most residents who regularly park in York City have more than one story about how they believed they were unfairly cited by the downtown parking bureau. Yesterday, I joined that crew. But, in the process, I learned something that will … Continue reading
What would you do with 5,000 gallons of free gas?
Where would you drive? Or more specifically, where wouldn’t you drive?
Will York County gas prices set record this spring?
You may not have noticed, but gasoline prices have been on the rise since the beginning of the year. It seems that the downed economy and higher unemployment has done little to quench the nation’s thirst for gas, and it’s … Continue reading
Would you buy a house without a garage?
I never considered buying a house without a garage. Our weekend house-hunting excursions always included looking for property with at least a one-car garage. A front porch, on the other hand, was optional. Sure, a front porch adds curb appeal … Continue reading
The road to a longer car loan doesn’t arrive at a better deal
A few years ago, when I was shopping for a new car, a salesman assured me that he could get me the best deal possible, complete with lower monthly payments. I took the time to hear him out. I was … Continue reading
Gas prices creeping up: here’s why
Gas prices in York are up about four cents this week compared with last week, with an average price of $3.58, according to GasBuddy.,com. It’s a trend that is repeating across the country and TheStreet has broken down the top … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, TheStreet, travel, Your money
Tagged fuel, fuel prices, fuels, gas, gas prices, gas stations, gasoline, money, oil, oil prices, price, prices, Saving, TheStreet, your money
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How much would you be willing to pay for a new car?
Last month, while I was in San Francisco, I drove past a past a Tesla Motors dealership. What caught my eye was the modern styling of the building and sleek vehicles that filled the showroom and outside lot. While waiting … Continue reading
Posted in Gas Prices, On the job, Retail, Sean Adkins, TheStreet, Your money
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You know gas prices were high when…..
I nearly swerved in my car coming back to York this weekend when I saw a gas station practically giving away gasoline. OK, OK, they were charging $3.69 per gallon for regular, but compared to a few weeks ago, when … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, travel
Tagged 2012 gas prices, car, cars, gas, gas prices, gasoline, gasoline prices, money, price, prices, Saving, savings, travel, your money
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