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		<title>How to Choose a Prepaid Gas Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Dash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prepaid gas rebate cards are gas cards that have a specific amount of money pre-loaded on them. Many times it works like a savings account so you must make a deposit before you can start using the card. Once there is money on the card you can then spend up to the amount of money deposited on that card.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prepaid gas rebate cards are gas cards that have a specific amount of money pre-loaded on them. Many times it works like a savings account so you must make a deposit before you can start using the card. Once there is money on the card you can then spend up to the amount of money deposited on that card.</p>
<p>Prepaid gas cards are great if you need to keep your fuel costs within a specific budget. You can purchase a prepaid gas card for your monthly gas allowance and then once it is used up that is it, you will have to get creative for your transportation needs. Unlike other gas cards you tend not to get rebates with gas cards.</p>
<p>Prepaid gas cards will be associated with a fixed gas price that tends to be less then the average monthly price of gas, so you are receiving gas savings. Sometime the prepaid card itself will be discounted so you will pay $45 for a $50 prepaid gas card.</p>
<p>Prepaid gas cards do not have any bills as you pay for them up front. Many times these cards will expire so you need to make sure you use them before they expire. There are some prepaid cards that are sold at a discount so you will not only get a discount when you first purchase the card but you will also get a discount when you purchase gas using that prepaid card. There are many options and ways you can use prepaid gas cards to get the maximum amount of savings.</p>
<p>The best-prepaid gas rebate cards are the ones that offer saving son all gas station purchases not just on gas. You may be able to receive even more savings by purchasing your prepaid gas rebate card with a gas rebate credit card that offers a rebate for any gas station purchases. Depending on the rate you may be able to save up to %11 on your gas purchases this way.</p>
<p><b>GasRebateCardGuide.com</b> has the answers to all the questions that you were afraid to ask about <a href="http://www.GasRebateCardGuide.com">gas rebate cards</a>! Check out the site to make sure that you are in the know about subjects such as <a href="http://www.GasRebateCardGuide.com/advantages-of-prepaid-gas-cards.html">prepaid gas cards</a>.</p>
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		<title>6 Ways To Improve Gas Mileage Right Now!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leona Allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember four-dollar-plus gas prices? Gas may have come down, but in most places it's currently hovering around three dollars per gallon. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee it won't continue to go up again. Well, here are six steps you can take to keep a little more of your money in your wallet and away from the pump.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember four-dollar-plus gas prices? Gas may have come down, but in most places it&#8217;s currently hovering around three dollars per gallon. Unfortunately, there&#8217;s no guarantee it won&#8217;t continue to go up again. Well, here are six steps you can take to keep a little more of your money in your wallet and away from the pump.</p>
<p>1. Check your tire pressure. Tires that are under-inflated are &#8220;soft&#8221; and require more work &#8211; and more gas &#8211; in order to spin. Have your tires checked whenever you fill up, it doesn&#8217;t cost you anything.</p>
<p>2. Have tires aligned. Poorly aligned tires also create drag, particularly on turns and while going uphill. Have your tires aligned at least every six to nine months.</p>
<p>3. Brakes. Have your brakes checked and aligned, at least every six to nine months. Inefficient, or poorly aligned brakes make braking less efficient and reduce overall mileage.</p>
<p>4. Make sure your engine is tuned. An improperly tuned engine can burn a LOT more gas than necessary. Have dirty or worn spark plugs replaced.</p>
<p>5. Limit idling. When you are idling, you are getting exactly zero miles per gallon. while it takes more gas to start your car than it does to idle, you can actually save gas by shutting off your engine if you are going to be idle more than 30 seconds.</p>
<p>6. Change your driving habits. Over-accelerating, stop and go traffic, congestion, these all burn unnecessary gas. Do your errands at night when there is less traffic so you can get to and from your destination in less traffic.</p>
<p>There are a lot of ways to improve gas mileage. Start be visiting sites like www.gasforlessmoney.com and start putting these gas-saving tips into practice. A gas mileage improvement of just 10% actually translates into a savings of $5-$10 by reducing how frequently you have to fill your tank!</p>
<p>The author is currently working through her <a href="http://www.nursing-school-programs.com/">Accelerated Nursing Degree</a>.</p>
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		<title>Four Easy Ways to Save Cash Buying a Car or RV</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Spenser Isaac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Their are several great ways to save when buying your next car or RV. We hope the following article will help you out a ton.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Their are several great ways to save when buying your next car or RV. We hope the following article will help you out a ton. </p>
<p>Advertised specials or door busters are a great ways to save. Two out of my last 3 car purchases are models that have been offered at 40% below MSRP. The dealerships will occasionally sell vehicles very cheap in order to attract a large pool of buyers to their store in a short amount of time. Making friends with the salesman will help you hear about these cars before the ads even come out. </p>
<p>Negotiate price fiercely as well and the amount of your trade in. Never negotiate on the basis of a monthly payment. (You should be paying cash anyway.) Often dealers use a low monthly to hide the fact that the vehicle is overpriced or that they are giving you nothing for your trade in so be careful.</p>
<p>Pay cash for your car and avoid making payments every month. If you finance the car, you may be paying up to 50% more for it. This will require you to save money. Buy only the car you can afford. After buying it, start saving money on a monthly basis towards the purchase of you next car. You will be surprised at how much car you car afford the next time you buy a car by paying it forward.</p>
<p>Shop and compare pricing before you buy. It is relatively easy to find a great deal online. See if you can use this on a local level to leverage a lower sales price on the purchase or your next car, truck, or RV. If you choose, you can even save money buying online because these dealerships have a smaller overhead and can offer you very competitively priced models.</p>
<p>To find out how spend less buying cars and RVs at Auction, Please visit  <a href='http://motorhome-rv.org/rvauctions.aspx'>RV Auctions</a></p>
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		<title>Auto Insurance Cost &#8211; The Things That Make Your Premiums Go Through the Roof</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neena Rodgers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then do you think to yourself, "why do i pay this much for automobile coverage" well, if you have you are not without help. In the U.S. We are required to have automobile insurance, it is the law and no one really wants to go to jail or be sued becuase they don't have auto insurance!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic' class='byline'>by Neena Rodgers</div>
<p>Every now and then do you think to yourself, &#8220;why do i pay this much for automobile coverage&#8221; well, if you have you are not without help. In the U.S. We are required to have automobile insurance, it is the law and no one really wants to go to jail or be sued becuase they don&#8217;t have auto insurance!</p>
<p>So, we have to have it but why do we have to pay so much and what factors cause us to pay more then others? Well there are hundreds of factors that could potentially cause you to pay more then your neighbors but the ones below tend to cause the greatest increases. So if possible steer clear of the problems below&#8230; no pun intended.</p>
<p>1 &#8211; Try to uphold a clean record when it comes to traffic citations. If you have a lead foot well you need to stop! A speeding citation will really hurt your wallet/purse. A single speeding ticket can cost you a lot in fines but boy are you going to pay a heck of a lot more on your car insurance policy. How about a 100-300 percent in premium payments?</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Do you have a son or daughter? If so you are going to pay dearly when they reach driving age. Teens are a huge liability for car insurance companies. They speed, they don&#8217;t pay attentions, and they are easily distracted. They are pretty much a ticking time bomb. Most people get into at least a minor bump up by the time they are 21 and this why their premium payments are much higher.</p>
<p>There really isn&#8217;t a way of reducing payments when it comes to new teen drivers, you just have to look around from one company to another and hope you discover a quality deal.</p>
<p>3 &#8211; If you have been in a few accidents then you may be paying more then other. In fact you probably are. The one way to fix this is to go to a new insurance provider, one that offers accident forgiveness.</p>
<p>4 &#8211; So you have a high performance car? Good for you but you are paying a lot for car insurance. If you want cheaper insurance you need to get rid of the flashy car, sorry!</p>
<p>As I said there are tons of factors that cause coverage prices to change, they go up, they go down. The only way to really make sure you have a fair plan is to look around. Get a couple online quotes and see what you can discovery. Good luck.</p>
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