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There are many perks to controlling the money you pay for gas. Want to save a little money? Some people would say to go to some site like www.gaspricewatch.com and find the best deals there. But that’s not what I say. . .

Gaspricewatch.com is a great place to find bargain deals on gas - a wonderful tool. However, keep in mind that in most cases, what you pay for is what you get. All gases are not created equal. There are legitimate reasons why some gas costs more than others. Sure, there are a lot of things built into gas prices - but you have to consider the additives in the gasoline. Read more…

Soda, pop, slurpage - whatever you want to call it . . . There’s nothing innately wrong with drinking soda - I’m a big Cherry 7-Up fan myself . . . but cutting soda out of your daily routine might help both to improve your health and to save you money.

Saving Money by Ceasing to Drink Soda
A few years back I found a great way to save $260 in one year - stop drinking my daily 7-Up. Do the math - let’s say you buy a soda from a vending machine 5 times a week for $1 each time (if you can find a vending machine that sells pop for only a buck . . .good luck!) $5 a week for 52 weeks . . .You’ve saved $260! Read more…