How to Save Money on Air Fares

Written by John Mussi


Unless you are a frequent business flyer and have your air fares paid for by a company you will need to consider how to save money on air fares.

There is a wide variety of air fares available to travelers. Here are some useful tips on how to save money when booking air fares:

Be flexible

Be flexible in your travel plans in order to getrepparttar lowest fare. The best deals may be limited to travel on certain days ofrepparttar 141284 week (often Tuesday through Thursday, or Friday night through Sunday morning) or particular hours ofrepparttar 141285 day for example, late-night departures.

Plan Ahead

Plan as far ahead as you can. Most airlines set aside only a few seats on many desirable flights atrepparttar 141286 lower rates. The real best bargains often sell out very quickly. Onrepparttar 141287 other hand, if a particular flight is not selling as well as expected, air carriers sometimes make more discount seats available for a particular flight just beforerepparttar 141288 advance purchase deadline expires.

Search for Bargains

While planning ahead is a good general rule, if you can bide your time you might encounter a "fare sale." Many airlines put seats on sale for brief periods several times a year. It is difficult to predict when these sales will occur, although they often fall during times when people are less likely to buy airline tickets for example; early autumn or right immediately afterrepparttar 141289 New Year holiday period.

Select Airport

Air fares can vary depending on which airport you depart from. Always check on alternate airports and routings when pricing a ticket.

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What to Consider Before Leasing a Car

Written by John Mussi


Some people choose to lease a car rather than buying one outright. Here are some useful tips on what to consider before leasing a car:

The most important thing to remember is that you do not ownrepparttar vehicle. You get to use it but must return it atrepparttar 141270 end ofrepparttar 141271 lease unless you choose to buy it.

Up-front costs may includerepparttar 141272 first month's payment, a refundable security deposit, taxes, registration and other fees and other charges.

Monthly lease payments are usually lower than monthly loan payments because you are paying only forrepparttar 141273 vehicle's depreciation duringrepparttar 141274 lease term, plus rent charges (like interest), taxes and fees.

You are responsible for any early termination charges if you endrepparttar 141275 lease early.

You may returnrepparttar 141276 vehicle at lease-end, pay any end-of-lease costs and "walk away."

The lessor hasrepparttar 141277 risk ofrepparttar 141278 future market value ofrepparttar 141279 vehicle.

Most leases limitrepparttar 141280 number of miles you may drive (often 12,000-15,000 per year). You can negotiate a higher mileage limit and pay a higher monthly payment. You will likely have to pay charges for exceeding those limits if you returnrepparttar 141281 vehicle.

Most leases limit wear torepparttar 141282 vehicle duringrepparttar 141283 lease term. You will likely have to pay extra charges for exceeding those limits if you returnrepparttar 141284 vehicle.

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