JIffylube.com is offering a free $5 printable coupon.  You can use the discount to save money on your next oil change.  Taking your car to the nearest jiffy lube will save you time , instead of  you driving to the nearest store and changing the oil yourself.  I rather do it myself because I get the satisifaction of doing it myself.  Hurry, this offer is while supplies last.

The Jiffy Lube coupon page often changes so be sure to check back for the latest promotions and offers.

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Bestdealmagazines.com is offering magazines subscriptions for low prices.  On top of their coupons they have dozens of magazine subscriptions for $4.69.  They currently have 3 coupons.  $5 off $30 orders, use coupon code: MNDJC127.  $7.50 Off $40 orders, use coupon code: MQQCJ127.  $10 off $50 orders, use coupon code: MQPCJ127.  Best deal magazines offers deal of the day magazines.  This week offers; Cosmogirl, Nintendo Power, Automobile, Shape, Muscle & Fitness, Popular Photography and Videomaker.  I saved 85% off the regular price.  Hurry, this offer expires 1/27/08. 

I have a friend who likes to drive around really fast. His theory is that it saves him gas to go faster because he burns less fuel than with starting and stopping and just sitting still. But this is a total myth. As much as many of us would like to believe that driving fast saves us money on gas, it is simply not true.

Myth: You can burn less fuel by driving fast because it cuts your driving time in half.

Fact: You burn more fuel with rapid acceleration than driving at a moderate speed.

It is also true that cars get better mileage on highways, due the lack of streetlights. This will cut down the amount of times you need to break and accelerate. This is a good time to crank up to higher speeds so as to reach your car’s optimum gas mileage. But do not go too fast.

Each car is built different and each one reaches its fuel economy – or maximum potential at a certain speed limit. Typically, a car going over sixty miles an hour is likely to decrease its fuel economy. It is also recommended to use cruise control on highways; it cuts down the engine speed and allows it to maintain a steady momentum without exerting too much effort. Another thing to remember is keeping your car in good condition. When was the last time you had an oil change.

Think of an engine like an immune system. If it is oversaturated and congested, it will not be able to perform as well, and, therefore, deplete from you gas mileage. An engine that has all sort of build-up in it is going to tear through gas more because the gasoline will not flow as well through the car. You can keep your car healthy by keeping it clean, and keeping it clean will allow it to perform better and in effect save you money.

Another thing to consider is weight. No I’m not telling you to go on a diet but a car that is excessively heavy is going to burn more fuel starting and stopping and even staying still – or idling – which is going to decrease your fuel economy. If you are driving in a heavy vehicle, try to drive temperately, without idling too much – or you can clean out your car and only put items that you really need to cut down on excess weight. For more information there are numerous websites one can visit to read up on car maintenance and good driving tips.

Here are some other quick tips to help squeeze extra miles till your next fill up. BTW as I write this Gas is prices here in Hawaii are about $3.40.

1. Remove Excess Weight – Throw all that junk out of the trunk. Every 100 lbs decreases your efficiency by about 2%.

2. Use Overdrive Gears – It is just that simple. It is a nobrainer you should be using overdrive almost all the time if you have an automatic car.

3. Don’t drive aggressively – This is probably on of the most over looked things but go easy on the accelerator. If your in traffic tailgating the car in front of you will NOT make you get to your destination any faster, plus you are increasing your chances of an accident (Remember it is an abundant world). Check out Hypermiling.com, these guys try to get 100 mpg from regular gas cars.

4. Pump Up Those Tires – Make sure you keep those tires properly inflated.

5. Drive Like a Contrarian – Try not to drive during peak times. Just put a little more thought on when you drive and you could save a lot of time as well as gas.

Telsa Roaster – "The first really cool electric car"

So will electric cars ever be cool? Check out the Tesla Roadster, it looks amazing and make me wonder why the big automakers haven’t made something like this. It goes from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds, for those of you that don’t know that is faster than a Lamborghini. It also only costs 2 cents per mile. Want one? Their sold out, but you can put your name on the waiting list. Link that may be worth your time: GasBuddy.com CNN – Take your foot off the gas

I have just updated the look of the website. I have been meaning to do this for a while but the holiday season was extremely busy and I only recently have had the time to work on it. I tried to make it as functional and aesthetically pleasing as possible. Let me know if you have any problems as I am still try to fix any bugs in the new system. Also if you have any requests or question just send me a quick email.

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Make Money on Your Money with ING Direct Checking

Pros: The savings rate of ING Direct has a good rate, although with a few added bells and whistles.  The client can earn more of an Annual Percentage Yield than with a traditional bank. There are no minimum requirements of balance and no service fees. A customer can keep his/ her checking account in existence and combine it to an ING Direct account. There isn’t much competition with ING Checking with sophisticated and prominent marketing campaigns. The company collects plenty of deposits with the fact that a client can open an account with just $1.  Best of all, funds earn interest while in the checking account, and can be spent with ease.  

Cons: Normally with ING Checking, an account is several percentage points behind CITI and HSBC rates. Unlike that of the traditional bank of brick and mortar, ING Checking doesn’t offer any options for paper checks to the customer. The time of making a transaction (whether it’s a deposit or withdrawal) takes much too long for the customer of ING Direct. Many clients complain of the web application how it’s either vague or simply incomprehensible. In regards to the customer service of ING Direct, there is absolutely no complaints department. Customers have complained that agents on the telephone didn’t bother to take the time to empathize with the individual and help rectify errors.

With ING Checking, if there’s any activity like deposits or withdrawals on the account, a statement will be received every month. It’s important to remember with withdrawals that a 5-day or 10-day hold will be placed on funds newly deposited. Moreover, there is a limit of just six withdrawals each month. ING Checking is best for paying a bill online where the customer doesn’t have to worry about a checkbook. As far as access to the funds, a customer can make a payment from the website, transfer to a connected account, make a debit card purchase or withdraw from the ATM, and transfer funds to another ING Direct account. As an overall picture, ING Direct is the ideal place to open an account for savings if a checking account from another bank already exists.  

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