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The cost of gas seems to know no ceiling, and many Americans are feeling the pressure. Commuting comes at a premium, public transportation is gaining in popularity, and costs of all goods are on the rises. These factors leave many wondering if it’s time to tap into U.S. oil reserves. (more…)

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If you’ve purchased an airline ticket recently, you’ve likely been unhappily surprised by soaring rates and a list of surcharges that literally pours off of the page. Unfortunately, as oil costs go up, surcharges will continue to rise and, in many cases, multiply. (more…)

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It doesn’t matter what the economy looks like, as Benjamin Franklin famously believed, a penny saved is a penny earned. And when it comes to our utility bills, there really is something we can do to save a bit every month.

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