PROView - August 2008 - (Page 4) 180 Money-Saving Tips to Turn Your Financial Life Around 180 Degrees Courtesy of Brett McKay, author of The Frugal Law Student Here’s a list of 180 money saving tips that can turn your financial life around 180 degrees. These are things that I have learned while reading blogs or other books. I’ve tried to provide links to blog posts and other articles that elaborate more on the tip. This was a fun exercise. While I personally don’t practice every single tip listed, it was a good way to find out how I can do better on saving money. 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. If you’re married, just have one. • 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. • Change your own motor oil. • 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. 4 PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION August 2008
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