The New York Times has an outstanding article about how John McCain is absolutely clueless when it comes to economic matters.  In a time of near-crisis for the economy, this is not the guy who should be in charge.

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With the economy in a rut, and the dollar getting weaker, I’m sure you’re all looking for ways to save a few bucks. There are a lot of articles out there that give you money-saving tips, but I wanted to offer a few innovative tips that maybe you haven’t heard yet.

These tips are designed to help you get the most bang for your buck, no matter your income. Best of luck, and happy savings!

Walk everywhere
God gave you legs, so use them. Who cares if you have to commute 18 miles to work every day? You’ll get there eventually — a well-trained human can walk up to 6 miles per hour. Plus, you’ll save several dollars each way, every day, when you commute with your feet.

And if you are forced to drive somewhere, for some reason …

Get better gas mileage
As you know, the price of gas is skyrocketing. Many feel that gas could reach $5 a gallon by the end of summer, so you want to get the most you can from those gallons of gas in your tank. Here are some ways to get better MPG:

• Learn from NASCAR: Have you ever watched NASCAR drivers sit 4-6 inches behind another car’s bumper? That’s called “drafting,” and it can work for you, too. Cozy up to the Hyundai in front of you, and save some scratch.
• Coast: Keep in mind, the speed limit is just that — a limit. You can go under that speed limit. When you leave a stop light, just give your car enough gas to put it in forward motion, and then coast from there. If you don’t hit the gas pedal, you won’t use as much gas. It’s science.
• Inflate your tires: It’s commonly cited that under-inflated tires cause unnecessary drops in MPG. So pump those babies up. I recommend 75 psi. Not only will your tires be inflated for optimum fuel efficiency, hitting a bump in road could send you airborne. Now that’s a gas saver!
• Lose some weight: Simple physics dictates that the more weight your car carries, the less fuel-efficient it will be. So lose some of that extra weight on your body. Studies have shown that for every 50 pounds you remove from your car’s load, you can increase fuel efficiency by 2 percent. So lose those love handles, tubs.

Steal stuff
That’s right. Just start taking stuff from stores. Say you need a blender. A decent Cuisinart blender can run you as much as $90. But if you go to a store and just walk out with the blender without paying, guess how much money you’ve saved? That’s right. $90.

The best part about this particular money-saving tips is that it works for everything. You can even steal money! Nothing saves money like getting more money.

“Are you finished with that?”
Eating out is a big drain on many people’s bank accounts. But, we all love to do it, so it can be difficult to break the habit. The solution? Go to a restaurant and just order water as your drink. Then once you have your water, look around for people at nearby tables who have meals. If they look like they’re done with their food, or if their New York strip looks particularly delicious, ask them if they’re finished with it. Who knows, maybe you can get a whole meal for free.

Live the Ramen Diet
Ramen, once thought to be only for college students, can also be a great money-saving tool. Ramen costs about 25 cents per pack. If you ate Ramen three times a day, seven days a week, as a replacement meal, you could save more than $1,500 a year in grocery costs. Now that’s a winner, baby.

Don’t buy things you don’t need
I know it’s tempting, but resist the urge to buy the latest iPhone, or that fancy flat-screen television you’ve been wanting. If you’re not in a financial position to purchase these items, you shouldn’t be spending your income on them. But this can go for anything. Take toilet paper, for instance. Did you know Americans buy 489 billion rolls of toilet paper every single year (give or take)? Just think of the cash savings if we went without this little luxury item.

I hope you find these tips helpful, and that they can aid you in your quest to save money. Times are tough out there, but remember that a penny saved is a penny you didn’t spend on something else. Thanks for reading.

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John McCain thinks you’re a whiner.  Well, at least one of his policy advisers thinks you’re a whiner.  Hey you!  Stop being poor!

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