Finding it hard to make that dollar stretch?

You're not alone. Many of us are feeling the pinch of inflation. With higher gas prices and housing costs reaching into the stratosphere, it's becoming harder and harder to save.

Wondering how you can squeeze more money out of your paycheck?

There's no doubt about it. The price of everything is going up.  In addition, we are constantly being bombarded with enticing ads that tempt us to buy all sorts   of things we don't need robbing us of the ability to save. We need to be more careful of how and where we spend our money. Start with saving money basics.


 Worried you won't have enough money to retire?

In order to start saving all the money that you'll need for retirement, you need to take 3 steps to set you on the road to saving money big time. If you can't manage theses 3 steps, you will forever be playing catch-up. 

If you're finding it hard to save money today, you've come to the right place.

5 Ways To Make You Car Last For 300,000 Miles

Today's cars can easily reach 100,000 - 300,000 miles if properly taken care of. These five simple steps will help your vehicle last for as long as possible and save money on costly repairs.

1. Make sure your battery is fully charged. Keeping your battery fully charged extends its useful life. Avoid depleting your battery by not using the radio, headlights or interior lights when the engine is off. Use your car on a regular basis; don't let it sit for long periods of time.
2. Keep your gas tank filled. A partially empty fuel tank is prone to rust. Rust particles can flake off and clog fuel filters, fuel lines and fuel injectors leading to costly repairs. In addition, a gas tank can rust through and replacing a gas tank is an expensive job.
3. Check tire pressure often. Underinflated tires create more friction than those that are properly inflated. This hurts gas mileage and causes tires to wear out faster. Check air pressure when tires are cold, and fill to manufacturer's recommended level when low.
4. Change oil regularly. Oil is the life blood of an automobile. It catches contaminants that would otherwise contribute to wear and tear on the engine. Always change the oil at prescribed times.
5. For cars with manual transmissions, protect the clutch. To cut back wear and tear on the clutch, try to minimize stop-and-go driving which is when the clutch is used most often. Try to maintain momentum by anticipating changing lights and the ebb and flow of traffic. It's much easier on the clutch to slowly continue in second or third gear than it is to start from a dead stop in first gear. Also, avoid "riding" the clutch.

Happy Savings,
The Saving Lady

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