Saving Money with Gas Rebates
May 14, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
Unlike a gas tax holiday, here is something that might really help you in terms of saving money on gas: Rebates from credit card companies.
My Money Blog has a review of credit cards that offer gas rebates. Just make sure you follow the basic rules of responsible credit card spending and pay off your balances each month.
Another thing you could try? Rewards and partnership programs. One of the grocery stores in my town has partnered with a local gas station. Every time you buy groceries, you get a discount on gas. Look around town for deals like this to help …read more
Would a Gas Tax Holiday Help Your Personal Finances?
May 7, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
All three presidential candidates have different economic solutions. And, as the economy continues to dominate headlines (and cause worries about individual personal finances), the candidates continue to roll out economic proposals. One proposal that is getting a lot of buzz right now is the so-called gas tax holiday.
Hillary Clinton and John McCain are both saying that a gas tax holiday would help ease personal finances. After all, it would make gas cheaper. But would it, really? Consumerism Commentary points this out about the gas tax holiday:
Ignoring the fact that when a tax holiday is in practice, gas prices might simply …read more




