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Unless you walk to work, chances are getting to work costs you something every day. Fuel, tolls, parking, and other fees can all take a pretty big bite out of your monthly budget before you know it. If driving to work is your only option, consider carpooling to share in the expenses. In addition to the money you save, you'll also get a chance to relax and be chauffeured to work once in a while by trading off driving responsibilities.
If you're consistently stuck in traffic, you're burning up a lot of fuel sitting bumper-to-bumper as you inch along with all the other worker bees. Try adjusting your work hours to come in earlier so you can get out of the office early. You might miss rush hour altogether simply by adjusting your work day by a couple of hours.
Finally, check with your boss to see if the company you work for has any thoughts on ways to save money on your commute:
Check with your HR department to see if your company has any commuter benefits. Some companies will allow you to pay for parking or metro fee's with pre tax dollars. Paying with pre tax dollars is the same as being able to write off your expense which could save you $50-$100 a month.
Hit up the post for more ways to save some coin on your daily trek to the office. Got any tips to share on how you've saved money on your commute? Let us know in the comments.
Costs of Commuting, and Nine Ways To Reduce Them [Frugal Dad]
