The Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012
The Top Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012
Even in tough economic times, the price of fuel has hovered above $3 per gallon. And should the economy rebound, those prices could skyrocket. Youll wish you had found a fuel efficient car sooner than later.
Automakers are stepping up their game. Back in August, I was excited to see the Obama administration and automakers agree to set a fleet-wide fuel efficiency average standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025. We have a long way to go to get there, but you can already see signs of progress. As evidence, there are three new 2012 model year vehicles to make this years list.
There are some big differences versus last years list of the most fuel efficient cars. First, I decided to included the top fuel sippers, regardless of their price. In the past, I focused only on cars that retailed under $30,000. I also ranked by combined mpg instead of highway mpg.
2012 Goals
2012 will be a year of big changes for me, personally and professionally. I am heading back to school to pursue an MBA. I will be getting married and then I will likely embark on a long-distance marriage. I’ve thought about the things I like to accomplish this year, and I haven’t gotten them all down yet. All I know is that things will be in transition. I am excited about what the year will bring, and I feel very lucky.
Financial
Income: I am setting a goal to make $60,000 gross, including $25,000 in freelance/blog income. Why $25,000? That number is what I expect my annual MBA living expenses to be. When I go to school, obviously I will be giving up my full-time employment and the corresponding paychecks. The prospect of having NOTHING coming is frightening. But
Scholarships For 2012
Q: I am a junior in high school right now, and I plan on attending college in the fall of 2012. Is it too early for me to begin applying for scholarships for 2012, and are there scholarships available for 2012 yet?
A: Identifying and applying for scholarships is one of the best things any student can do to help increase their chances at getting free money for college. Many financial aid experts recommend that college-bound students (and their parents) begin looking for scholarships as early as their freshman year in high school. By identifying potential awards, students can choose classes and activities that will increase their chance at winning a specific scholarship award in the future. It is never “too early” to start identifying potential scholarships for 2012. Eve