Archive for August, 2009
Way to Save #43: Be A Smooth Operator
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Aug 31 - Make it a habit to be a smooth operator. Scan the road ahead and try to anticipate any slowdowns. Try to maintain as constant a speed as possible. That will save gas and make you a safer driver.
Way to Save #42: Change Your Car's Filters
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Aug 30 - Keep your air and fuel filters clean. Your car will perform better, your mileage will increase and your engine will last longer. Best of all, these items are inexpensive and can be changed quickly.
Way to Save #41: Carpool
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Aug 29 - Carpool! Sharing the ride with just one other person will cut your commuting costs in half. You’ll also reduce your stress level by 50% and may shave time off your commute by letting you drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes implemented in many cities.
Are You Paying Your Neighbor’s Bills?
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Aug 28 - Many must pay their neighbor's bills or risk loosing their homes.
Can’t Sell Your Home? What Should You Do?
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Aug 28 - What should you do when you can't sell your home? Make money from it, of course.
Way to Save #40: Check Your Tires
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Aug 28 - Keep your car tuned and check your tires. These simple things can easily save you $100 a year in gas, not to mention the giant increases in your engine and tire life you’ll see.
New Rules for Credit on Campus
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Aug 27 - A new law will make it harder for credit card companies to market to college students.
Super Deals
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Aug 27 - Hot deals this week include cheap newspaper and restaurant gift certificates.
Way to Save #39: Use The Lowest Octane You Can
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Aug 27 - Always use the lowest octane gas your owner’s manual suggests. While only 15% of cars require premium, 25% of gasoline sold is premium. Why? Probably because some people respond to advertising instead of reading their owner’s manual.
Way to Save #38: Negotiate Your Trade-In First
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Aug 26 - Whether you’re buying or leasing a car, negotiate the value of your trade-in before you negotiate the new car. Actually, you should never trade in a used car. You’re nearly always better off selling it yourself. But if you are going to trade in your old car, establish its value first before you start on [...]
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