Gas Prices Are Up! What You Can Do to Save


Updated 02/07/12 9:37 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Save on Gas

Unrest in the Middle East and the closing of American refineries have gas prices going up, up, and away for US consumers. Analysts are predicting that the prices may continue to rise. But don't worry, there are a number of methods to save on refueling your car. Here are some tips: Spend to Save: Look for deals around you that will help you save on your gas. For example, you can choose to Read more

Save Money on Gas With These Apps, Sites, and Tips


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How to Save Money on Gas

I got a bit of sticker shock recently as I drove into my local gas station to find that prices have risen above $4 a gallon. Thankfully I don't drive often (public transportation FTW!), but at those prices, it's enough to make a girl want to throw down for an expensive (but cost-saving) electric-hybrid car. You may not have the bankroll to change up your ride now, but in the meantime, check out Read more

How Much Does It Cost You to Fill Up?


Updated 04/07/11 1:01 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How Much Does It Cost to Get Gas?

I bet a lot of people can relate to Lo Bosworth's tweet this morning, which bemoaned the price of gas. She tweets: "100 dollars even at the gas station. I'm crying." A lot of people are feeling the pain of the rising gas prices, which are expected to keep increasing because of unrest in the Middle East. Read these tips on how to save money on gas if you're starting to feel the pinch in your Read more

Half a Million People Protest Rising Gas Prices on Facebook


Updated 03/11/11 10:44 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Gas Strike Facebook Event

As a solution for the rising gas prices, people are taking to social media outlets to stage their protest, says The Consumerist. In fact, they are encouraging people to not fill their tanks today. We've been lamenting over the increasing cost of gas and came up tips to slash your bill and techie tools to find cheap gas, but it appears some people are being more proactive and are trying to make Read more

Do You Skip Yoga Class If You're Gassy?


Updated 09/21/10 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Passing Gas in Yoga Class

How's this for TMI? A friend sent me a text last week saying she was skipping out on our regular yoga date. She was a little embarrassed but admitted that she was feeling, "well, uh, gassy." For those of you who practice yoga, it's easy to understand why she felt like staying home. Passing gas during yoga class is not the most comfortable subject to talk about — or experience firsthand! Fitted Read more

Make These Hard-to-Digest Foods Easy on the Tummy


Updated 08/07/10 3:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

How to Make Hard-to-Digest Foods Easy on Your Stomach

It's not a stomach of steel you're after. You don't need to be able to devour a bowl of spicy chili without even a single burp. You'd be happy with a stomach that could handle a simple apple. Unfortunately every body is different, and some of us are born with sensitive stomachs, but you don't have to take it lying down (or in the bathroom). Some foods are harder to digest than others, but here Read more

Simple Money Saving Tips For Your Road Trip


Updated 07/02/10 4:09 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Simple Money Saving Tips For Your Road Trip

The experience of going on a road trip is often just as exciting as the final destination. Lucky for us, the long holiday weekend ahead invites the opportunity to hit the road and head someplace fun. Before you put your car into drive, check out my money saving tips for your road trip. Read more

You Asked: Is Holding In Gas Bad?


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Is Holding In Gas Unhealthy?

Dear Fit, I'm not embarrassed to admit that I'm an extremely gassy person. I know it's a natural bodily function, even though I seem to do it more than the average person, but now I have an embarrassing problem. I used to work from home, so it didn't matter if I let my gas pass, but I just got a new job where I work in a big office. All our desks are in one big room, so there's absolutely no Read more

15 Gas Facts You Should Know


Updated 03/18/10 9:05 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 2 comments

15 Gas Facts You Should Know

Yes, we all know gas is expensive and at a record high, but did you know Americans really have cut back on their driving? In fact, we've cut back so much that we are hurting gas tax revenues, which pay for roads, bridges and mass transit projects. I've put together a list of facts you should know about the ever increasing gas prices and how the cost affects the rest of our lives. Read more

What You Spent on Gas in 2009


Updated 12/28/09 4:05 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

What You Spent on Gas in 2009

Filling up the tank, unfortunately, helped to empty our wallets this year. Even while we saw comparatively lower prices through the year, 28 percent of you dropped $1,000 to $2,000 at the pump. Not exactly chump change, but still better than the 22 percent who surpassed the $2,000 mark, spending up to $3,000 for the year. Tied for third at 13 percent, respectively, we've got the thrifty commuters Read more