Fuel consumption and cost

I have been looking into changing a bigger car due to a growing family and hence was looking at all the cost.  The bit that intrigues is the cost with respect to the fuel consumption.  The calculation is based on a monthly 2100km and fuel cost $1.86 per litre. 

My current car consumes 15 km/l and if the next car's fuel consumption is 9km/l,  there is an additional cost of $173.60 or a 66% increase in the monthly fuel cost.  Food for thought.

Contentment

Interesting article on contentment.

Adage of the financially wise

Found this interesting and in a way true.

Spending: If you buy things you don't need, you'll soon sell things you need.
Savings: Don't save what is left after spending; spend what is left after saving.
Hard work: All hard work brings profit; but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Laziness: A sleeping lobster is carried away by the water current.
Earnings: Never depend on a single source of income.
Borrowings: The borrower becomes the lender's slave.
Accounting: It's no use carrying an umbrella, if your shoes are leaking.
Auditing: Beware of little expenses; a small leak can sink a large ship.
Risk-taking: Never test the depth of the river with both feet.
Investment: Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Those who have already been practising these principles remain financially healthy. Those who resolve to start practising these principles will quickly regain their financial health.