You could save $435 by carpooling
by Kathleen McCoy |
In one year, two people who pair up to save on gas for their 20-mile weekday commute (assuming gas levels out at $3.69/gallon and the vehicle gets 22 mpg) could save enough to whisk a deserving significant other away for a weekend retreat. Or you could reward yourself with 40 trips to the movies. Or buy 439 copies of Angry Birds for all of your family, friends, neighbors and social networking acquaintances.
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