Save With Fuel Economy

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

I admit it. I used to drive a few miles out of my way to save a few cents a gallon. But now that gas is more than $3 a gallon, those pennies don’t seem to matter as much. Nonetheless, before you go hunting for cheap gas deals, consider these surefire ways to stop these common problems that can reduce your gas mileage by as much as 25 percent: (more…)

How to Save Money by Conserving Energy

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Energy conservation is a well-established method of respecting the environment. But living green can also save you “green”—potentially lots of it. Here are a few ideas on how to save money year round by reducing your energy consumption:

First, if you haven’t finished your taxes, make sure you investigate several energy tax credits offered by the federal government. For the 2010 tax year, for example, you can receive a tax credit of up to $1,500 on duct sealing, heating and cooling equipment, insulation, roofing, windows and other energy-efficient improvements. There are also credits available on solar-energy systems and replacement of old appliances. (more…)