Comments on: What’s your cost to go to work? http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/ News, Tips and Resources for Online Bargain Hunters Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:23:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Yan http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-42585 Yan Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:25:30 +0000 http://probargainhunter.com/?p=1917#comment-42585 <blockquote>$1.924/gal as of December 2, 2008</blockquote> Usability, usability. Great calculator but why make it so difficult to vary the gas price? This is one variable that will fluctuate the most...

$1.924/gal as of December 2, 2008

Usability, usability. Great calculator but why make it so difficult to vary the gas price? This is one variable that will fluctuate the most…

]]> By: Alex http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-42575 Alex Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:55:40 +0000 http://probargainhunter.com/?p=1917#comment-42575 I have to agree with Mike - there's more involved in cost per mile formula. If I wouldn't have to drive to work, we wouldn't own a second car, big expense right there. I miss public transportation. ;) I have to agree with Mike – there’s more involved in cost per mile formula. If I wouldn’t have to drive to work, we wouldn’t own a second car, big expense right there. I miss public transportation. ;)

]]> By: Mike Allen http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-41850 Mike Allen Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:39:51 +0000 http://probargainhunter.com/?p=1917#comment-41850 Great calculator. However, one should note that the cost per mile (or number of miles per dollar) is actually a more dismal number when one factors in vehicle depreciation, maintenance, taxes, insurance, and other less-obvious but essential costs. Some vehicles approach $1/mile when these costs are accounted for -- see http://www.commutesolutions.org/calc.htm or http://www.milesgallon.com/calculate_total_cost_per_mile.php for example. Great calculator. However, one should note that the cost per mile (or number of miles per dollar) is actually a more dismal number when one factors in vehicle depreciation, maintenance, taxes, insurance, and other less-obvious but essential costs. Some vehicles approach $1/mile when these costs are accounted for — see http://www.commutesolutions.org/calc.htm or http://www.milesgallon.com/cal.....r_mile.php for example.

]]> By: Yan http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-41772 Yan Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:27:07 +0000 http://probargainhunter.com/?p=1917#comment-41772 I am speculating if I should hedge against future increase by purchasing some oil ETFs (e.g. USO or OIL) I am speculating if I should hedge against future increase by purchasing some oil ETFs (e.g. USO or OIL)

]]> By: plin http://probargainhunter.com/2008/12/14/whats-your-cost-to-go-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-41770 plin Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:06 +0000 http://probargainhunter.com/?p=1917#comment-41770 It is a good thing price of gas have come down quite a bit over the past few months. It is a good thing price of gas have come down quite a bit over the past few months.

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