The "Frugal Family Challenge" Helps Two Families Save Gas

The Massachusetts family has two cars, two drivers and spends $610 a month for gas. The Washington family has four cars, six drivers and spends nearly $790 a month for gas.

But both families have one thing in common: They can barely afford to pay for the gas they use. Finally they decided they had to do something about it. Their success in limiting spending on gas will be viewed by — and hopefully inspire — millions of Americans.

The two families have embarked on a friendly competition: to see who can save the most money on gas in one ... Back to article