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How Long Does a Car Live?

The Journey From Assembly Line to Scrap Heap May Not Be What You Think

BY Carly MilneFebruary 25, 2021

As we all learned in elementary school viewings of Charlotte's Web (dark!), the things we love in life don’t last forever. But how long is your car actually likely to exist? And what factors determine the length of your ride’s time here on Earth? We have the answers – plus the cars most likely to dodge an early date with oblivion.

How We Move

Plane Pains & Automobiles

Is The Corporate Jet Business Pointing To The Future Of How We’ll Drive?

BY Carly MilneApril 2, 2019

Owning a corporate jet used to be the ultimate sign of success for a company – a sky-streaking signal that a business has truly arrived (and doesn’t even need an airport gate). But some large companies are passing on the idea and opting for a jet subscription service instead – yet another signal of the growing unpopularity of owning the machines that transport us.

Fighting For Fair

What Are The Worst Contracts Ever?

The Modern Car Loan Sucks. But It's Got Company.

BY Carly MilneJanuary 17, 2019

Ah, consumer contracts. The inflexible, often crooked backbone of our financed purchases and service subscriptions. Sure, they’re unavoidable. But do they have to be so downright awful? We go back in time to see how awful agreements like auto loans stack up against some of the worst financial pacts in history.

Your Flex Life

Meet Today’s ‘Anywhere Employees’

New Companies, Greater Freedoms Bring New Meaning To Working Remotely

BY Carly MilneNovember 8, 2018

The concept of working remotely is busting free from home offices and heading across the globe, thanks to employers and services catering to the “untethered” lifestyle. And while this nomadic workforce demands flexibility in housing and transportation to enable their go-anywhere lives, they certainly don’t have to go it alone.

Your Flex Life

The 7 Stark Realities Of Entering the Gig Economy

Flexibility Is Key To Mastering The Freelance Life

BY Carly MilneSeptember 24, 2018

The notion of work is changing. Nowadays, even those of us with full-time jobs are more likely to set our own hours, dress codes and other previously set-in-stone elements of office life. For those working the gig economy, the freedoms are even greater—and it can be equal parts awesome and stressful.

Money Matters

Tax Tips For 1099ers

10 Things Contractors Need To Know Before Their Annual Filing

BY Carly MilneJanuary 31, 2019

Drynuary is over and you’ve officially, finally (maybe) kicked the last of that holiday cold. Which means it’s time for your other least favorite time of year: tax season. This is a source of dread for pretty much everybody, but particularly if you're a freelancer.

Your Flex Life

Why People Are Owning Less

Experiences Are Replacing Possessions As What Define Us

BY Carly MilneOctober 4, 2018

There was a time when the American dream was defined by what we owned: a house, car, jewelry, furniture, artwork. Having stuff meant we were successful and statused and, man, we just loved it all. But, as the saying goes, times have changed. People – particularly Millennials – have come to understand that owning something actually carries significant life-inhibiting costs: time, maintenance, storage, repairs, even your peace of mind. Here are six reasons that millions of people are simplifying their lives for the better by owning less stuff.

Your Flex Life

6 Fab Coworking Spaces

There’s No Shortage Of Shared Office Options. Here Are Some Of The Most Popular.

BY Carly MilneFebruary 19, 2019

Not long ago, working from home was the new American dream. A ten-second commute from your bedroom to your home office. Seriously, what’s not to love? But home is no longer where the heart is for the professionally mobile, who are setting up shop in record numbers at perk-laden coworking spaces. Here are some of the most popular options out there.

Money Matters

Is It Actually Smart to Live Debt-Free?

Plus 5 Other Things to Know About How Much You Owe

BY Carly MilneMarch 12, 2020

Is debt really such a bad thing? Or is there really such a thing as good debt? Fair talks to a panel of financial-planning experts to get the skinny on what – and how much – we should owe.

How We Move

Should You Subscribe To Uber?

Rideshare Providers Unveil Monthly Packages. Are They Worth It?

BY Carly MilneJanuary 3, 2019

It’s official: Subscription models are kind of a thing. Recently, Uber announced the launch of its new subscription model called Ride Pass, offering passengers rides for a set fee based on a monthly subscription payment. It’s launching in multiple cities for a monthly price of either $14.99 or $24.99 per month. So what's the catch? You've got questions, we have answers.

Car Stuff

Need a Kid-Friendly Car? Ask This First.

Six Things To Know Before Getting Your 'New Parent' Ride

BY Carly MilneNovember 21, 2019

So you’ve had a baby—congratulations! But is your car ready for your new addition? If you’re still clinging to your sporty two-seater, the answer is probably no. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you pick the right vehicle for your newly expanded family (and, no, you’re not limited to minivans).

Your Flex Life

Is The Gig Economy Even A Thing?

America’s Part-Time Workers Are Either Exploding In Number Or Staying About The Same. Here’s Why Nobody Really Knows.

BY Carly MilneSeptember 13, 2019

Is the gig economy a menacing force suppressing the economic livelihoods of millions young Americans? Or is it not really a thing at all? The answer has never been less clear, thanks to fresh scrutiny of the study that identified the trend in the first place—led by the very men who originally authored it.

How We Move

Rise Of The Driver's License

The Origin Story Behind Your Most Powerful Personal Document

BY Carly MilneApril 19, 2019

For a slip of plastic intended to prove our legal ability to drive a car, the modern driver’s license sure is a versatile little overachiever. So how did a state-issued vehicular permission slip come to wield so much raw power? Here's the story.

How We Move

Requiem for A Beetle

Volkswagen Is Scrapping Its Most Iconic Car. A Writer Laments.

BY Carly MilneApril 9, 2019

The news that Volkswagen is planning to permanently cease production on its beloved Beetle this summer has stirred up some serious nostalgia—and for those lucky enough to have driven one—a bout of legitimate sadness. Fair writer Carly Milne details how her own "bug" opened her up to a new side of life—right up until its untimely passing.

Your Flex Life

The 7 Best Countries For Working Abroad

BY Carly MilneMarch 26, 2019

To some Americans, remote work is not merely a perk; it's the whole point. And for those capable enough to really turn the logistics in their favor, the ultimate goal is to do it in another country. Whether you want to work from a sandy beach or hunker down in an idyllic snowy cabin, there’s an option on this list for everyone.

Your Flex Life

Know Your Driving Deductions

Tracking Your Business Mileage? 7 Things Freelancers Should Consider

BY Carly MilneMarch 14, 2019

Working in the gig economy means constantly adjusting to a life outside the traditional trappings of a full-time office. One of the most important practices any freelancer or contractor needs to master is navigating their taxes—specifically their deductions. And if you use your car during the course of your work, this means tracking write-offs related to the car you use for your daily grind.

Car Stuff

Car Features You’re Not Using (But Should Be)

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Vehicle’s Bells and Whistles

BY Carly MilneMarch 21, 2019

The latest car tech has bamboozled even the savviest driver among us, having been upgraded to the point that it feels like you need a pilot’s license just to understand or operate a motor vehicle. We demystify your car's inceasingly complex dashboard, knobs and whirlygigs with an examination of some of your ride's most impressive (and underused) capabilities.

How We Move

What’s Next For Transportation Tech?

5 Mobility Advancements Of The Future

BY Carly MilneFebruary 7, 2019

As the ways we get around continue to advance through technology, it’s easy to feel like the far-off World of Tomorrow isn’t, well, that far off. The reality is that a vast leap in how humans get from Point A to Point B may still be pretty far into the future. But there are still some amazing developments on the verge of real breakthrough.