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Gas Credit Cards - Pay at the Pump and Save Money?

Saving money on gas by paying with a cashback gas credit card is one of the ways that people are helping cope with higher fuel prices. An article on MSNBC reports that according to the National Association of Convenience Stores:

“about two thirds of transactions at gas stations were with credit or debit cards in 2007”

Of […]

Save Money on Gas - Small, Easy Gas Saving Tips Take a Big Bite Out of High Gas Prices

Saving money on gas is more important than ever as fuel prices continue to climb.  Follow these gas saving tips to make it easier for your car to go farther with less fuel.
Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient
Although we’re the ones shelling out more money for expensive gas, don’t forget your car is still the one doing […]

Save Money on Gas By Learning How to Ride the Bus

If you could save a lot of money on gas by trying something new would the hassle of learning a new system be worth the cost savings to you?  I imagine several years ago most people would have answered no but with the high price of fuel everyone is looking for tips on how to […]

Save Money on Gas by Changing Driving Habit?

Original post on The Sun’s Financial Diary
I have two gas station receipts in my hands: one from last Monday and one yesterday. THey are both from the same gas station where I always fill up my car on my way to work every week. On these two receipts, in addition to the ever-increasing gas […]

Three Ways Your Boss Can Save You Money on Gas

One way to cope with rising gas prices is to try and talk your boss into giving you a raise.  Of course that may be easier said than done considering the poor state of the economy.  Many people are glad to have jobs in the first place, let alone start haggling for a higher salary.  […]

Save Money on Gas - How I Saved 11.9% at the Pump With a Sneaky Trick

Saving money on gas is on everyone’s mind so I just had to share a tip I ran across yesterday that might help cut your gas costs.  It won’t work for everyone but with this method I was able to save 6.9% on my gas bill, on top of the 5% cash back from our American Express Blue […]

Consumer Reports’ Save Money on Gas Tips

Original post on The Sun’s Financial Diary
In the June issue of Consumer Reports, the magazine gives its readers some ideas to save money at the pump. In addition to tips that we have already knew, such as avoiding rapid acceleration/stop, there are also tips that I didn’t know before or haven’t paid any attention, such […]

Chrysler’s Cheap Gas: Trick or Treat?

Chrysler is touting a new promotion that promises to make $2.99 gas available to Americans who buy a new car from them. The timing couldn’t be better. With gas averaging over $4.00 in my area of San Francisco, I can personally say that I’ve witnessed some concerned people. So is Chrysler’s promotion a good deal?
Chrysler’s Offer in Detail
Chrysler is offering a gas credit card. Use the card where you buy gas and your statement will reflect the $2.99 rate (Chrysler pays the difference so the gas station still gets their money). The offer is only […]