Karen Campese

I am Buying a New Car, What Should I do With My Old One?

When purchasing a new or used car, there are several things you can do with your older car. You can use it as a trade in, you can sell it privately, you can give it to a friend or relative, or you can donate car to charity. There are pros and cons with ea... Read >

Is it Better to Buy a New Car or a Used Car?

If you are in the market for another car, you are probably wondering whether it is better financially to buy a new car or a used car. There are a lot of pros and cons to each and it really comes down to the choice that is best for your situation. If you ... Read >

Gas Up Your Car

Gas prices are going sky high and so are the prices of fuel efficient cars. The prices of these cars are going up for two reasons. The first is the turmoil in Libya and the rest of the Middle East which is causing the cost per barrel of oil to go to all t... Read >

The ABCs of Car Donation – I is for Investigate

Investigate the charity or car donation center you are thinking about donating your car to. All charities and all car donation centers are not alike. As with everything is life, there are some good ones and there are some unscrupulous ones. You will not k... Read >

The ABC’s of Car Donation - D is for Document

Document everything between you and the charity you donate your car to. You will need these documents when you do you taxes or if you are audited by the IRS. If you cannot provide the proper documents regarding your car donation you may not be able to cl... Read >

Spring Cleaning for the Lawn

Now that most of us are finally starting to see our lawn again, it is time to prepare things for when we will actually be able to spend more time enjoying our yards. After the very rough winter season we have all just experienced, it will be a great pleas... Read >

Time to Spring Clean Your Car

It is finally beginning to get warm outside and spring is near. It is time to spring clean you car. Start by getting the car washed thoroughly, including the under carriage. This will clean all the salt, dirt, etc. off your car that built up over the wint... Read >

Time for Spring Cleaning

It is time to get ready for the arrival of nice weather by doing some spring cleaning. One good way to get yourself motivated is to just open the windows in your house and let the fresh air in. It will not only get some of the stale air and odors out of y... Read >

Spring Cleaning Outdoors

Now that it is daylight savings time and the days are getting longer, it will not be long before we will be outside barbequing and enjoying the warm weather. Before those days come, we need to get our house in order, at least the outside of the house. Fi... Read >

It is March Madness

Now that the economy has rebound and the weather is bouncing back, many folks are traveling to the car lot looking to replace their car. The process is not all that easy even with a good game plan. As soon as a potential buyer is spotted in the lot, the... Read >

Vote Yourself a Tax Deduction

Often, Election Day means going into the booth and voting for a candidate you feel may be the lesser of two evils. Sometimes it’s not much of a choice at all. However, if you have a car you do not need, you can vote yourself a tax deduction of at least $... Read >

The Winter of Our Discontent

Here we go again. Another winter storm is bearing down on us. It is the latest in a string of storms that have plagued us. Each storm brings a new round of snow, sleet, ice, wind, etc. It is enough to make you want to move to a warmer place in the country... Read >

The Arctic Blast

Most of the country continues to get hit with an arctic blast. The temperatures have hit record lows in places that do not normally experience them. So, what do you do when Jack Frost comes nipping at your nose? If you are going out doors, dress in sever... Read >

Don’t Get Stranded With Nothing but Spam and Pop-Tarts

It will not be long before the cold winds of winter will start to blow. Before they do; you’ll want to get your car “winter ready". Otherwise, you might end up like those unfortunate travelers on that cruise ship; stranded in the middle of nowhere with no... Read >

Say it Ain’t So – Please No More Snow

The weather person keeps telling us yet another snow storm or arctic blast is on its way. Most places in the United States have already set records for snow fall amounts and low temperatures. You can not even escape by going to the traditional winter war... Read >