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December 23, 3:13 PM [GMT -5]
Great article!
March 14, 6:02 AM [GMT -5]
As a result the cost of insuring the unthinkable is getting cheaper all the time. If you were sold a policy when you took out or mortgage you may have been under too much stress to shop around. You could be missing a trick. http://www.whatisguide.net/0311-ways-to-save-money.html
October 27, 1:16 AM [GMT -5]
States began receiving this money in August 2009, and will receive the remainder of it by November 30, 2009. If you wait a few more months, chances are that you can get a rebate for purchasing more energy efficient products, which will save you both in upfront costs as well as in long-term electricity costs. http://www.financemetrics.com/
October 13, 12:29 PM [GMT -5]
Good ideas!! Add that following. Get the junk out of your trunk. All extra weight that's placed over, or behind the rear wheels is a mileage killer. If you're paying triple A to come out and change your flat tire I'd even suggest that you consider removing the spare tire and jack. Replace the weight with a sandbag in the winter if you live in a snowy area. Do replace that spare and jack with 2 cans of fix a flat. The cans contain sealer and compressed air that will get you home in 99.9% of all cases. If you drive an SUV and, as with most SUV owners, you NEVER drive off road consider replacing those inefficient truck tires with an all weather car tire when those you have need replacement. Car tires usually have less "rolling resistance" and lower noise levels while driving. Lastly, use gas with the octane level recommended in your owners manual. Using "regular" is cheaper at the pump, but when it costs you 2 or 3 miles per gallon in fuel mileage you're just paying more for it over time. Test this by using both for 2 tanks and calculate your mileage. You'll be a believer in no time.
September 30, 2:31 AM [GMT -5]
Thanks for the suggestions to save money on gasoline. Keeping your car well maintained is probably the most important way to conserve gasoline. Be sure your tires are correctly inflated. Buy fuel-economy car. Avoid heavy traffic. The faster you drive, the more gas you use. Drive slowly. http://www.financemetrics.com/
August 10, 5:21 AM [GMT -5]
Expensive, but should be considered. For the most part, cuts and remapping the engine computer will normally be taken to improve performance. However, you can do the opposite - a trade-off some performance in exchange for better gas mileage. http://www.financemetrics.com/
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