Take the Bus to Save Money

Does your community have a bus system? What about the local university?

I'm lucky enough to live in a town with two bus systems: one run by the city, and the other run by the university. This means that almost anywhere you want to go can be accessed by bus (and a little leg power).

Why do I bring this up? Because taking the bus can save you some serious money.

Think about all the costs associated with owning a car (or two, or three!). You pay for the car, plus insurance, maintenance, gas, taxes, registration, etc. This adds up significantly. Even for a cheap car and low insurance rates, the total cost can easily add up to $300+ per month!

What would your life be like if you did away with one car? Could you share a car with your spouse? If your city has a bus system, you can easily use that. Not a problem, right?

So do yourself a favor and check into public transportation. Your wallet will thank you.