Hello everyone! Buying and Selling homes is $$$$$. This is the first of several blogs to help you save money in your life. Give me a "jingle" if you think of any other ones to add to the list :)
Automobile/Transportation
Wash and vacuum your car at home.
Buy a used car. New cars drop significantly in value as soon as you drive off the lot.
Get rid of your car. (one is cheaper)
Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure.
Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible.
Use your air conditioner only when absolutely necessary.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a steady pace.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. This causes needless wear and poor fuel economy.
Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear, but also puts an extra load on the engine.
Rotate your tires regularly. Rotating tires slows down tire wear.
Wash your car regularly. A dirty car can damage paint.
Avoid heavy traffic. You'll save on gas by not idling as much.
Other thoughts:
Observe speed limits. You'll save money on gas and avoid costly speeding tickets and the resulting increase in insurance rates.
Pay your auto insurance premiums annually instead of every six months. You'll get a lower rate.
Use the bus to get to school or work.
If possible, ride your bike or walk to your destinations.
These are great tips, I might ad that if you are sitting in your car for more that ten seconds, shut the motor off, saves gas, money, and the environment. Every little bit helps.
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These are great tips, I might ad that if you are sitting in your car for more that ten seconds, shut the motor off, saves gas, money, and the environment. Every little bit helps.