Inflating your tires with nitrogen will keep your tire properly inflated longer than with regular air. This will lead to less tire wear and improved fuel economy, but is it worth the additional expense and hassle?
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Since nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen, they will not escape through as many of the microscopic holes [...]
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Should You Inflate Your Tires With Nitrogen?
Friday Links
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Len Penzo lists 23 creative and sure-fire ways to easily earn extra money.
Good Financial Cents asks is it time to invest in China?
MoneyEnergy compares Canada’s big 5 banks.
Thicken My Wallet questions [...]
How Canadians Can Take Advantage Of Black Friday And Cyber Monday
While we get Boxing Day on December 26th, the United States gets to take advantage of major deals before Christmas with Black Friday tomorrow and the relatively new Cyber Monday next week. However, there are a few ways that you can get in on the Black Friday deals.
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One option is to go across [...]
10 Ways To Save Money On Christmas Shopping
For those who haven’t started shopping yet, Christmas is just one month away! Before you head out to get gifts for your loved ones, here are some tips to save money when shopping for Christmas presents.
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First off, set a budget and stick to it. If you have a list of what you want [...]
What Is A Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA)?
If you are in a registered pension plan with your employer and leave that company, your pension will be transferred into a Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA). Locked-In Retirement Accounts are sometimes referred to as the more appropriate name of Locked-In Retirement Savings Plans (LRSP).
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LIRAs are similar to an RRSP, but as the name [...]
Be Prepared With An Emergency Kit For Your Car
With the temperature dropping and some roads becoming a bit hazardous, it might be a good time to look at creating a roadside emergency kit for your car. While you can buy an emergency kit, creating one can save you money and ensure that you have everything you need.
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You’ll want to have a [...]
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Fiscal Fizzle [...]
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