Debt Suggestions » savings http://debtsuggestions.com Suggestions on how to deal with debt and stay out of debt Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:29:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 18 ways to save money and beat inflation http://debtsuggestions.com/2008/06/15/18-ways-to-save-money-and-beat-inflation/ http://debtsuggestions.com/2008/06/15/18-ways-to-save-money-and-beat-inflation/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:12:15 +0000 admin http://debtsuggestions.com/?p=12 CNN Money has a great article on saving some hard earned cash as inflation beats down on all of us.

Gas – Conserve fuel in any car

The most noticeable inflation spike is at the pump, with prices topping $4 a gallon in many areas. Your first strategy should be to change how you [...]]]> CNN Money has a great article on saving some hard earned cash as inflation beats down on all of us.

Gas – Conserve fuel in any car

The most noticeable inflation spike is at the pump, with prices topping $4 a gallon in many areas. Your first strategy should be to change how you drive – but what you drive could have an even bigger impact.

5% of your household budget
Up 21% from a year ago

Underinflated tires can cut your mileage per gallon by 5%, says Jesse Toprak of Edmunds.com. Check your tires once a month.

And lose the lead foot: You can save up to 33% by maintaining steadier, slower speeds.

Potential savings: About $800 a year – not to mention what you’ll save in speeding tickets.

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