Saturday, May 15, 2010

Check Out Your Library For Some Cool Freebies

Check Out Your Library For Some Cool Freebies


By: Larry Lane


Your local library has gone under some big changes the last couple of
years. You can now find not only books, but a wide variety of
entertainment. Of course there are books, magazines, newspapers from
around the country to browse through. Want to dive into the new hot book?
Don't pay $20, check it out for 2 weeks free of charge. If your library
doesn't currently have it on hand, you can special order it; again at no
cost. If you don't complete your reading you can simply renew for another
2 weeks.

Free internet! Tired of paying $40-$60 per month ($500 or more per year),
you can get free high speed internet service at your library for free. If
you have a laptop, you can tap into their free wifi. No need to go to
your local coffee store and spend $3.00 on coffee. If you've read
previous blogs, you've already had your coffee for a few pennies at home.

Cds-Most libraries now carry Cds. While you're not going to get the
selection you'll see at a typical music store, you'd be surprised what
you'll find.

Movies-Don't spend $5.00 for movie night at home. Instead, check out the
movie section at your local library. Most libraries carry DVDs as well as
VHS. You'll see current titles as well as PBS documentaries you won't
find anywhere else.

Books on Cd/tape-Are you a traveling salesman or do you spend long
periods of times in your car? Turn your mind numbing drive into an
intellectual experience. Your local library may have hundreds of books on
Cds.

Check out your local library and you'll leave with a plethora of
entertainment choices. Most importantly, they're all FREE!

Larry Lane is the editor for InvestorZoo.com,
a social networking site specializing in personal finance


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Sunday, May 2, 2010

7 Ways To Improve Your Gas Mileage And Save Money

7 Ways To Improve Your Gas Mileage And Save Money


By: Larry Lane



Americans love their cars. The typical family with 2 cars spends about
$3,000 per year on gasoline.  While you can't control the price of gas,
you can control your gas mileage and the efficiency of your vehicle.
Here's a brief checklist to improving your gas mileage.

1)  Gas prices vary by a couple of cents to a dime from station
to station. Do a search on your favorite search engine for "best gas
prices." Saving just $5.00 per week will put $250 in your pocket per year.

2)  Tune ups: Only get a tune-up if you need one. You may
increase your mileage by a few percent; however the average tune up may
cost $200 or more.  If it is time for a tune-up, don't ignore you car's
needs. It will help keep your car efficient, on the road longer and
improve your overall mileage 5-10%.

3)  Drive 55 or the local speed limit. Every 5 miles per hour
over 55 will cost you 5% or more in fuel efficiency.

4)  Replace your old oil and air filters. Oil filters should be
changed with each oil change and air filters about every 5,000 miles.
They're cheap and pretty easy to change.

5)  Properly inflate your tires. People made fun of John McCain
when he suggested everyone inflate their tires correctly during the
Presidential race. However his advice was 100% correct. Properly inflate
your tires and you'll increase your gas mileage by about 3%. Check your
owner's manual for proper recommended levels.

6)  Oil Changes: The cheapest oil change may cost you long term.
By going to the local $9.95 oil change garage, you may be doing more harm
than good. Cheap oil and cheap filters may leave sludge in your engine
and decrease the lifetime of your car as well as your fuel effiency. My
mechanic recommends high grade Mobile Oil or synthetic oil.

7)  If you don't need your air conditioner, don't use it.  Air
conditioning and open windows will decrease your mileage by 2-6%.

If you can improve your mileage just 10%, you can pocket $300 or more
annually. In addition, you'll keep your car happy and prolong the
lifespan of your vehicle.

Larry Lane is the editor for InvestorZoo.com,
a social media website specializing in personal finance. Email comments
and questions to Larry.Lane@InvestorZoo.com


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