Finance & Investment, How To Slash Your Gasoline Costs And Have Money Left Over


by JO MARK - Date: 2008-05-21 - Word Count: 486 Share This!

We consumers are really feeling the pinch as gasoline prices continue to skyrocket in the US. There are a number of reasons that the price of gas is increasing: the economy's instability, Middle East war, fears that the supply cannot keep up with the demand, and a number of other factors.

Soaring gas prices are taking a considerable toll on consumers. Particularly those who are in the middle to lower income levels. Many people who were just getting by when gas was reasonably priced are now living month to month and paycheck to paycheck. They are only one payment away from bankruptcy.

If you are one of those individuals that have been beaten down by gas prices, you have two options. You either have to find another job (in addition to the one you've got), or you have to cut back (or perhaps slash) your expenses. It is either this or move back in with your parents and I know you don't want to do that!

Here are some tips where you can save money. Use regular gasoline instead of premium if your car's owner manner permits it. Performing routine maintenance on your vehicles can save a substantial amount of money. A dirty air filter can reduce your gas mileage by as much as 40%. Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Tires that have incorrect pressure can further reduce your gas mileage. Slow down! Traveling at 55 miles per hour versus 75 can improve your gas mileage by 25%!

You can also save big money at the grocery store. Never go grocery shopping without a list. Spend the few extra minutes that it takes to make a list of the items you need. Then buy just those items. You will be surprised at the number of impulse items that you routinely buy (or should I say used to buy) at the grocery store.

Never buy prepared foods. That pre-made salad in a bag costs twice as much as buying the items separately and preparing the ingredients at home. This is true of almost all prepared foods. You pay dearly for convenience of food that is prepared for you. As an added benefit, the meals that you make yourself contain fewer chemical additives and are much healthier for you.

How about soda and bottled water? Switch over to tap water and you can save a tremendous amount. Do you always buy the name brand item? Use generics and store brands and you'll be surprised at the amount of money you can save.

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