It's time to take control of your money. Here are a few ways to save.*HYPERMILING
Hypermiling takes time to perfect but is capable of improving your gas mileage.
Use cruise control as much as possible and drive like you do not have any brakes. This may sound absurd, however using brakes lowers your fuel efficiency dramatically. Slow acceleration and non aggressive driving gives you a safe distance and more coasting time before a red light.
Keep your windows up and your tires full. Rolled down windows and low air pressure create drag, lowering your fuel efficiency.
*DOUBLE CHECK RECEIPTS
Use cruise control as much as possible and drive like you do not have any brakes. This may sound absurd, however using brakes lowers your fuel efficiency dramatically. Slow acceleration and non aggressive driving gives you a safe distance and more coasting time before a red light.
Keep your windows up and your tires full. Rolled down windows and low air pressure create drag, lowering your fuel efficiency.
*DOUBLE CHECK RECEIPTS
At a Sunoco Station in New Jersey, Matt's gas receipt didn't match up with the station's advertised price. At first Matt thought there was an extra charge for using his credit card, however that was not the case. It turns out the gas station was overcharging at the pumps, adding on a near 10 cents per gallon.
Make sure you check your receipt and if the charge does not match up with the advertised price, snap a photo. Shady gas stations can be stopped by contacting your city's Office of Weights and Measures.
Make sure you check your receipt and if the charge does not match up with the advertised price, snap a photo. Shady gas stations can be stopped by contacting your city's Office of Weights and Measures.
*ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION
With gas prices climbing why not ditch your SUV and grab your bike? Bicycling is an excellent way to avoid gas altogether. Not only is bicycling beneficial for your health, it can get you to work faster than realized. A 30 minute commuter traffic ride may take only 15 minutes by bike. You can swerve through traffic, avoid red lights and you can forget about going to the gym.
*CARPOOL
With gas prices climbing why not ditch your SUV and grab your bike? Bicycling is an excellent way to avoid gas altogether. Not only is bicycling beneficial for your health, it can get you to work faster than realized. A 30 minute commuter traffic ride may take only 15 minutes by bike. You can swerve through traffic, avoid red lights and you can forget about going to the gym.
*CARPOOL
If biking is not in your playing cards, grab a ride from a friend or a neighbor. You can take turns driving in. This will save you money, help the environment, and give you social time before work.
Other alternative ways to get around: long boarding, public transportation, walking and running.
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