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The current economy Gas-saving tips: 1. Fuel up early in the morning. 2. Buy in the middle of the week. 3. Look for gas-only service stations. 4. Go off-highway to find a gas station. 5. Check the air filter to keep your engine running smoothly. 6. Watch your tire pressure (reference your car’s manual). 7. Pack lightly. 8. Limit your idling. 9. Try to avoid stop-and-go traffic whenever possible as this eats up gas. To find the best prices in town, check out GasPriceWatch.com and GasBuddy.com. Sources: Gold, A. (n.d.). About.com: Cars. Top 10 fuel saving tips – Get better gas mileage, improve fuel economy, get maximum MPG. Retrieved April 13, 2008, from http://cars.about.com/od/helpforcarbuyers/tp/ag_top_fuelsave.htm; Haley, J. (2008, April 11). CNN.com/living. How to lower the pain at the pump – CNN.com. Retrieved April 13, 2008, from http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/03/24/gas.tips/ above me making too much noise, or being charged extra to bring my cats, Habibi and Tango, with me. Plus, there is a tax benefit because the motor home is my primary residence.” That comfort comes with a price.“The drive from North Carolina to St. Louis totaled $1,700 in fuel costs,” says Micki.“My company offers a relocation allowance, which helps, but it is still a bit of sticker shock to me. I usually start off a new assignment watching my spending extra closely to pay off the gas costs as quickly as possible. Also, I tend to select opportunities that are on the higher end of the pay scale. Fortunately, my next contract is only a few hours’ drive from here, so I will not have to fill my tank as often.” Near or far. While recreational vehicles typically consume more gasoline than passenger cars, anyone driving today feels the pressure the miles are putting on their wallets. In response, some mobile practitioners are opting to stay closer to home. “We have seen a decline among physical therapists (PTs) wanting to go long distances for assignments,” says Denese Nelson, a provider representative for Destination Healthcare Staffing, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Distance did not use to be that much Circle Career Card No. 617 30 Healthcare Traveler May 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.GasPriceWatch.com http://www.GasBuddy.com http://www.About.com http://cars.about.com/od/helpforcarbuyers/tp/ag_top_fuelsave.htm http://www.CNN.com/living http://www.CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/03/24/gas.tips/ http://www.ipitravel.com http://www.ipitravel.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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Healthcare Traveler - May 2008 Editor's Desk Contents In a Flash Paws for Thought Field Notes Cardiac Care at the Heart of Many Travelers Careers The Current Economy Clinical Tips Drug Update On Assignment Name It When In Advertisers' Index Good for You Tax Facts Big Deals Contest Rules Starter's Kit Going the Distance Tales from the Road Allied Corner Classifieds

Healthcare Traveler - May 2008

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