Thursday, February 19, 2009

Save Money Due to Gas Prices


We all are looking for ways to save money on gas. With the rising cost of everything from groceries to bills, we need to find ways to conserve.

A great way to save some weekly cash is to carpool with co-workers. Ask around if anyone wants to carpool. If you work at a large firm or factory, post an ad on the bulletin board for all to see. You could drive one week and your co-worker could drive the following week and keep alternating. Not only will you save money due to gas prices, you will be helping our environment.
If your job entitles you to keep track of gas mileage be sure to do this to get your correct reimbursement.

Check local gas prices. You can look online for the cheapest gas. If you are going in that direction, purchase your gas from that gas station. Do not go way out of your way to get the cheapest gas as you will waste time and money driving.

If you live close enough to work, to save money on gas, start to ride your bicycle. It will take some time to get used to this idea, but it will be well worth it. Give yourself a little extra time to get to work and you will get into a routine and wonder what took you so long to do this! Driving short distances to and from your workplace really is bad for your vehicle. Riding your bike to and from work is great cardiovascular exercise. You just may start to ride your bike even more such as to the post office, local grocery store, library, etc.

There are many simple ways to start to save money on gas; you just have to be willing to make the changes in your life. For more information on how to save money on gas please visit: http://www.preparednessmentor.com/

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