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6ft 7in motorist downsizes to smart fortwo passion cabrio

A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money. Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the running costs, or the need, of a large saloon as his company vehicle. The Business Development Manager for Atomic DMS (ECi2 Europe) who lives in Copplestone, nea... [more]

Smart fortwo celebrates 10th birthday

On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater has become the vehicle of choice of more than 900,000 customers in 37 countries. The smart fortwo soon got cult status and is the only automobile which is still in production to be displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Since... [more]

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59 seminars set during Money Smart Week (River Valley Business Report)

You’re invited to choose from 59 free educational seminars that will be held Monday through Friday as part of the La Crosse area’s second Money Smart Week. A list of seminar topics, times, dates and locations is printed on page H-3 in today’s Tribune, and also will appear in Monday’s news-paper.

Smart ways to use your time (The Wichita Eagle)

Laundry, cooking, carpooling -- your days are filled to the brim with stuff you've got to get done. Doesn't it make sense to find shortcuts so you have time to do the things you want to do? Here are some smart ideas from Parents magazine. Buy it when you see it Don't run to the store every time your child gets a birthday-party invite. Instead, stock up on one-size-fits-all presents ...

'Smart' homes get sexier, cheaper (Cape Cod Times)

Smart-home features are still pretty pricey, but costs are expected to come down as the demand for more convenience grows and technology becomes more accessible and affordable.

Smart Wax is simple to apply and gives an excellent shine (AutoExpress)

While some people are happy to spend hours waxing their car to get a show-winning shine, many just don’t have the time. Maker Smart Wax believes the answer for them is its Concours Paste – a product that’s easy to apply and remove, and suitable for all finishes and colours.

The Woods to host Debt 101 as part of Money Smart Week (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

As part of Money Smart Week Indiana, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, a proud partner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will bring debt experts to campus on Tuesday for Debt 101. The presentations are free.

Be a 'Smart Cookie' with your money (Austin American-Statesman)

I'm not easily impressed by personal finance guides, but it only took a few pages for me to be dazzled by "The Smart Cookies' Guide to Making More Dough." The five authors of the book were facing the same problems a lot of us face in our 20s and early 30s: piles of debt, nonexistent savings, general cluelessness about money. Inspired by the "Debt Diet" series on Oprah Winfrey's show, Andrea ...

Feds plan to take lead in Smart kidnapping case (CNN)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say they plan to proceed soon with charges against a man accused of kidnapping Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart in 2002.

Money Smart Week activities for all ages (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)

LI All events during Money Smart Week, Sunday to Saturday, are free, open to the public, with no selling or name taking allowed. Presenters are allowed to only educate.

CTA and I-Go to launch joint smart car (Chicago Sun-Times)

Starting at the end of the year, people who sign up for the I-GO car sharing program can use the same card they¹d use to open the car to ride the CTA. 'This smart card will make it even easier to make the transition from one mode of transportation to another,' CTA President Ron Huberman said.