Are you strapped for cash and looking for ways to save money? A quick way to start saving money now is cutting down on your vehicle’s fuel consumption. One common question related to saving on gas (and money) is, “Does driving slower save gas?”. Let’s talk about how the speed at which you drive effects your gas mileage and a few other tips for improving your vehicle’s fuel economy.
Are you interested in watching your favorite shows from premium networks like HBO, Starz, Showtime, etc. for free?
We currently have cable and internet through a local service provider (we just moved in September 2018 and they had a great initial offer for new owners in our neighborhood). We don’t, however, have any upgrades to the cable like premium channel packages or access to premium channels like HBO, Starz or Showtime, but we still like catching up on some of the shows they offer.
To get around this, we’ve been using our free 7-day trials with each streaming network to watch our favorite shows for free.
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For 10 years now, we’ve been using my mother-in-law’s Sam’s Club membership to save money buying items in bulk. We’ve been saving money buying bulk items like toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, razors, toothpaste, etc.
If done correctly, bulk purchasing can mean less trips to the grocery store or supermarket, and more cash in your pocket over the long run. If you haven’t already, this extra money could be used to pay down debt or start saving money for your future.
Our lives are constantly changing with surprises occurring daily. Unfortunately, many of those surprises come with negative financial consequences. You can’t plan for everything, but you can create a financial buffer, an emergency fund or rainy day fund, to mitigate the risk.
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Have you ever been in a store and stumbled upon a product that you just “had” to have? You imagine all these great ways it’s going to make your life better. Plus, it’s on sale. So, you buy the product, get home, and immediately start using it. Sure, it works as advertised, but it’s not nearly the life changer you imagined it would. Most likely, this was something you bought on impulse, not something you actually needed.
Impulse buying can wreck your monthly budget and, ultimately, keep you from getting ahead financially. To get your impulse buying under control you need to become more aware of your motivations for impulse spending, learn how to stop impulse buying, and gain control of your spending.
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The average American household spends over $1,500 a year on gasoline or about 0.10 cents a mile for their vehicles. For many families, this is a sizeable chunk of their monthly budget.
Fortunately, it is easy to boost your vehicle’s fuel economy and save money on gas. Check out these 30+ simple ways to save money on gas for your car.
