Drivers often feel the greatest financial squeeze at the pump, because paying for gas is something you do constantly and gas prices fluctuate. But there are many other costs of car ownership to budget for, and unanticipated expenses are guaranteed to happen.

What are typical costs of owning or leasing a car? How can you prepare for the unexpected? And how can you lower some common costs?

Beyond paying for gas a few times per month, you should expect to pay for the following:

A step-by-step breakdown of this essential bit of roadside know-how

You get in your car, put the key in the ignition, turn it, and nothing happens except a weird clicking noise. Guess what? Your battery might be dead.

Fortunately, jumping a car battery is easy.

So, let’s assume a good Samaritan with jumper cables is parked right next to you. What’s next?

Getting the keys to your first home is one of life’s big moments, and there’s a lot to love about moving into a house. It’s yours to paint, decorate and remodel as you please, and that vegetable garden (or man cave) you’ve been thinking of is one step closer to happening. But going from renting to owning a home brings new responsibilities, as well.
 
Here’s a checklist of some to-do’s for new homeowners moving from an apartment to a house:

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