Personal Saving Money Check List

By Mark Fossil


Making the buck stretch isn't just a game; it affects the quality of life. It's an extra personal check and skill worth learning since everyone in the family benefits.

Assessment appeals could lower property taxes. For many, taxes rise while property values decline. Statistics show that there is a high error rate in the property tax assessment valuation process. If you divide your property tax assessment by the assigned sales ratio equalization rate, you'll have the true market value figure that the tax assessor placed on your home. Most confuse assessed value information think it means market value.

Did you know that inflating your tires to capacity will improve your gas mileage by $1.50 or more every time you fill your tank? Air pressure changes and contracts with colder air temperature. A PSI drop tire pressure of 1 PSI equal 0.4 percent lower gas mileage. For a range of 50 degrees temperature variation, PSI changes 5 PSI

Check your tire pressure when it is cold. Even if it was driven just one mile, the pressure will increase and give you an inaccurate reading.

Did you know that having a clean air filter can improve your cars mileage by 10 percent? Check and keep it clean by using an air hose to blow out dirt or change it when it's dirty.

The average person spends 1.5 to 2.5 thousand dollars on gas a year. A tuned engine on average gets 4.15 percent better gas mileage. The right weight motor oil adds 1-2 percent gas efficiency. Keeping your car "light" improves gas consumption by 1 to 2 percent for each 100 extra pounds.

Think about saving 50% when you order checks online. Financial institutions customarily double the price they buy checks for from the printer. When you order direct and bypass the bank, when you order personal checks the savings is passed direct to you.

Find the cheapest store for the top 10 or so items you buy will lead you the better grocery store. You should also drink a glass of water before a meal to help you not only digest better buy will help you not eat as much.




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