Smart cars (and micro minis) have swept through Europe with the force of a tidal wave.

We've all seen them, the cute little cars that only seat 2 people and are sometimes in very vibrant colors (such as neon green, for example).

I was actually surprised to see one of these parked on Lake City Way the other day here in Seattle. Personally, I love how cute they are, but they have other advantages as well.

Here are 7 pros and cons of the micro mini or smart car...

According to the U.S. Census, the national average commute to work is 24.4 miles.  If you combined average commute times into days, you will find that New Yorkers commute 6.7 full days each year, while people in San Diego commute only 3.9 days a year. 

These numbers do not include extreme commuters who can travel 5 and 6 hour commutes each day. 
 
While there are many good reasons to live in a home miles away from your place of employment -- such as price, and the fact that you may have owned the home before you got the job -- there are also many reasons to live closer to your job. 

If you die, will the bank be willing to do business with your spouse?  Will he or she have to move?  Will the bank foreclose on your home?  These are things you need to consider when purchasing a new home. 

The fact of the matter is, you should consider purchasing life insurance to protect your mortgage.  Here's why...

Is saving money part of your New Year's resolution? Do you want to get your personal finances back on track this year?

I've listed 10 ways to take better care of your finances so that by the start of next year, you'll be in a better financial position.

There are several choices that you need to make when choosing your Auto Insurance coverage. Make sure you understand the coverages that are available to you and make an informed decision on what you carry.

Do not only rely on your insurance agent to make all the recommendations. Here's what you need to know.

Insuring a young driver on your automobile insurance can be very expensive if you don't know a few of the tricks.

For those of you just finding out, this may cost you upwards of $150 - $200 per month even with standard big name carriers.

There are a few things you can do to minimize the cost of adding a young driver to your policy.