When gas prices go up, so do the number of tips we hear on how to save. Some are good, others silly. Here's what you need to know to actually reduce your pain at the pump.
Gas-saving devices have been around as long as cars, and they become especially popular when prices edge up. But do any of them really work?
True, most of them inhale gasoline, but that doesn't mean they aren't the right thing to be driving.
When gas gets near the $4 mark, more people try to run their vehicles on fumes.
They are stuffing their pockets while avoiding the $4 barrier, but there could be negative repercussions.
Your smartphone and your credit card can be tools to reduce the damage of high gas prices to your budget.
Gasoline really isn't such a bad deal when compared with those expensive beverages from Starbucks or a lot of other products we use all the time.
There are lots of tips, tricks and best practices to cut gasoline consumption. What works? What doesn't work? Tell us your secrets below.
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