Check this map for traffic conditions before you head out to shop or work. It's from our colleagues at MapQuest.

Everyone's driving all over the place this month. So you can minimize the amount you have to spend on gas,  AAA offers a set of great tips including these three.

• When you put the gas cap back on, make sure it clicks three times. Loose gas caps account for millions of gallons of wasted fuel annually.
• Pay in cash if there's a surcharge for credit cards.
• Even on cold mornings, avoid warming the engine for a long time.