Comments on: Fourth of July road trip? Not so many this summer

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:38:52 +0000

Deciding to stay home and conserve energy seems like a good way to celebrate Independence Day.

Over at FiLife there’s a discussion going about patriotic money moves. On July fourth, what money move can you make to help your country?

http://www.filife.com/forums/patriotic-m oney-moves/185

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:11 +0000

I’m planning a road trip, just not sure where yet.

Sure, gas is more expensive but there are still loads of options for budget trips.

Check out this cool tool that generates personalized road trip ideas all tailored to your budget, location etc..

http://www.tripbase.com/road-trip-ideas

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:19:35 +0000

Thought for the day – The number of people taking 4th of July trips this year compared to past years is virtually the same. There are still roughly 40 million taking trips. I would say that’s pretty good business. If the percentage drops more 25%, then we may have an issue. Americans will never change their lifestyles unless forced. Gas prices are way too low to expect any kind of major change in daily activities for Americans. Once gas prices get to where they need to be – $6-$7 per gallon, then we’ll see a much more robust economy.

By: Nikkei 225

Nikkei 225 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:33:30 +0000

We can still count ourselves lucky, on a short trip to the Netherlands I payed Euro 1.50 per liter, mind you that’s a whopping $2.10 per liter.

By: mitchell

mitchell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:48:08 +0000

Gas companies can shove it. We are staying put. There is absolutely no good reason for them to raise rates for fuel. None. Just a small few raping everyone and crooked politicians taking bribes to keep fleecing hard working Americans. M Levin Hollywood,Florida.