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Check the items on your grocery bill that cost the most and substitute them for something else. You can also only buy them when they are on sale or if you have a coupon.

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Batteries may corrode if you leave them in an item you will not be using for a long time. Take them out.

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Shop around for cheaper shampoo. Expensive does not always mean better.

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Do not get free catalogs in the mail so you will not be tempted to buy from them.

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Look into reading up on how to grow your own herbs or vegetables. This can save a lot of money if you normally buy a lot at the supermarket.

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Use less detergent when you wash your clothes. They will still be clean and you will save a lot of money in the long run.

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If you learn how, you can make your own clothes. At least the simple ones.

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Ask if you can get some free samples from you doctor for your prescription drugs.

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Wash your hands often to avoid getting sick and catching colds.

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Do not use premium gas if your car does not need it.

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Plot the shortest way to get to get to places so you drive less and save gas. This can be done with online maps.

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Keep minimum funds in your checking account to avoid overdraft fees from your bank.

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Talk to other frugal people and ask for their ways on how they save.

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Leaving appliances in standby mode can waste a lot of electricity each year. Unplug them if you will not be using them.

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Store name brand cookies and other items taste just as good as name brands and will save you a lot of money in the long run.

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If everyone agrees to only give out one gift for Christmas and birthdays, it will save money for the entire family.

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Look for promotion codes in search engines for the online store you are shopping at to save money.

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Using a bike instead of a car will save you a lot of money and it uses no gas.

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If you know how to drive one, a manual transmission cars use less gas than automatic transmissions.

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Clean the filter in your clothes dryer often to keep it energy efficient.

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Be sure to turn on your cars lights in bad weather or in the winter months so other cars can see you.

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Overpasses and bridges ice first in the winter months, drive slow to prevent costly accidents.

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Bring coffee to work if you can't afford to buy it.

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Go to a food bank if you can't afford food.

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Gambling is usually a big way to waste money. If you gamble, cut back on how much you spend.

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Use outside lights only when needed. Once the Sun is out, be sure they are turned off.

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Repair leaky faucets in the bathroom and kitchen to save on water.

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If you wash clothes in hot water rather than warm water you will use more energy.

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Be sure not to keep your freezer too cold or you will be wasting more energy.

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If you thaw foods before cooking you will save energy.

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Use a small electric cooking appliances for small meals rather than the oven. You will use less energy

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Water will boil faster in a covered pan.

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Use storm windows to replace your old windows.

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Use exhaust fans to pull heat out of the attic in the summer.

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If you plant some shade trees around your home, it will be less hot inside in the summer months.

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Be sure to clean or replace your air conditioning filters if they are dirty.

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A ceiling fan with your window air conditioner can spread the cooled air to other rooms.

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Be sure to dust or vacuum radiators. Dust and dirt can block the flow of heat in the winter months..

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Turn down your thermostat if you are away for more than several hours during the day.

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See if you can rent DVDs from your local library for free.

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See if you can attend college online rather than in person.

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Save a certain amount of money in your savings account just for emergencies so you don't have to borrow or charge it.

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See if you can set up automatic deposits between your checking account and your savings. This way you save a set amount of money each month.

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Check to see if you can pay your bills online from your bank rather than through the mail. This will save you money on checks and mailing postage cost.

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Brand name drugs are usually more expensive than their generic. Ask your physician if a less expensive generic is available.

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The lowest air fares may not be from the airport closest to you. Shop around for airports near you also.

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Shopping around for the lowest priced auto insurance can save you a lot of money of the life of your car.

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Be sure that your new auto/home insurance policy is in effect before dropping your old one.

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You can save a lot of money each year on gas by keeping your car engine tuned.

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Low cost carriers may be cheaper than the major ones. Be sure to compare prices.

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The less you have to borrow, the less interest you will have to pay. When buying a car put more money down so the loan is less.

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Shorter term loans usually will have a lower interest rate than the longer term loans.

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Using pictures or paintings on the wall can change an old room and cost very little to buy.

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Curtains can brighten up a room and don't cost that money to buy.

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Repainting the kitchen cabinets is cheaper than replacing them with new ones.

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Painting a room may give it new life without spending a lot of money on decorating.

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If you rearrange the furniture in your room, it will sometimes feel like a new room without buying new furniture.

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Organize your coupons under different categories so they are easy to find.

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Trade coupons with family or friends. They might have coupons for an item you use. You can trade some of your coupons that you may not need.

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Some stores may double your coupon. Look online and see if you can find ones that will.

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Shop for hotels online and compare prices with different sites to get the cheapest rates.

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Shop for airline tickets online and compare prices with different sites to get the cheapest rates.

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Instead of buying a dryer, you can hang clothes to dry. You can use a clothesline or hangers across your shower curtain rod.

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Using the laptop battery rather then the power cord will save on electricity.

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Some Halloween candy is cheaper than others. Usually chocolate candy cost the most.

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Shoveling snow in the winter on your driveway can damage it if you use a steel shovel.

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If part of a carpet wears out, buying a rug to put over the area can be cheaper than replacing the entire carpet.

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Using computers during a thunderstorm can damage them if they are on. Be sure to turn everything off during a storm.

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You can save money by printing out street directions and maps online.

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Some charitable donations are deductible. Check to see if yours are before you file your tax return.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-4382997037920321472010-03-01T17:29:00.001-05:002010-03-01T17:31:31.082-05:00

You can sell losing stock investments and claim some of the loss on your tax return.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-75138372497716689612010-03-01T17:17:00.001-05:002010-03-01T17:18:29.722-05:00

Be sure to take all the deductions you are eligible for on your income tax return each year.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-38217674938115902012010-03-01T07:49:00.000-05:002010-03-01T07:50:52.497-05:00

Batteries may drain faster if you leave them in something that you never use.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-63744365724509205272010-02-28T18:11:00.001-05:002010-02-28T18:12:57.002-05:00

See if you can buy decorations that are out of season for the holiday. They may be on sale a lot cheaper.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-71710463473011781822010-02-28T18:08:00.001-05:002010-02-28T18:09:36.881-05:00

Make sure you fill the garbage bags up before throwing them out. You will waste more money on bags if you don't.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-34466949443542853602010-02-28T15:25:00.001-05:002010-02-28T15:27:59.088-05:00

Get a lower speed Internet connection. Paying extra for higher connection speeds is not necessary if you don't really need it.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-81023767373565874602010-02-28T15:20:00.002-05:002010-02-28T15:22:11.122-05:00

You may get clothes cheaper if you buy them out of season. If you buy some winter clothes and other items in the summer, they may be reduced since less people are buying them.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-9329190859417162132010-02-28T15:17:00.001-05:002010-02-28T15:19:22.142-05:00

You might find some clothes in great condition at garage sales, and for very cheap prices.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-87964191447344642372010-02-28T15:15:00.001-05:002010-02-28T15:17:04.699-05:00

Set a certain amount of money each year that you will spend on clothing so you won't go over that amount.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-82796787423107183712010-02-26T17:08:00.000-05:002010-02-26T17:09:12.444-05:00

You can waste a lot of money on too many text messages. Try sending email.

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If you live on college campus, go to the movies in the daytime to save money rather than at night.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-36986582973084932622010-02-26T17:04:00.001-05:002010-02-26T17:05:23.533-05:00

Some shows you can watch on your laptop, avoiding the need to have a TV in your college dorm.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-11095699069086895852010-02-26T17:00:00.001-05:002010-02-26T17:02:40.089-05:00

Most high end laptops are for gaming and heavy use. If you are on campus, a basic, cheaper laptop is probably all you need.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-56322953295245465632010-02-26T16:58:00.001-05:002010-02-26T17:00:50.105-05:00

If you are buying a laptop for college, usually extended warranties are not necessary. The first year is already under warranty most of time. Save the extra money.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-34807263385029672052010-02-26T16:56:00.000-05:002010-02-26T16:57:50.525-05:00

If you live on campus, eating out less can help save money on food cost.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-37367833929731272642010-02-23T12:03:00.001-05:002010-02-23T12:05:21.943-05:00

Keeping cars that leak oil on your driveway will wear out the driveway a lot faster.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-49910735788162053192010-02-23T11:46:00.002-05:002010-02-23T11:52:22.322-05:00

Most decorations can be used year after year. If you take the tape off of them carefully, they will stay new for many years.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-31334163550000731292010-02-23T11:30:00.001-05:002010-02-23T11:33:47.343-05:00

You can save money on batteries if you buy a solar power calculator instead.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-62823780936539515732009-11-14T19:03:00.001-05:002009-11-14T19:07:50.774-05:00

See if you can send away for free samples of food or other products from company websites.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-44682811574906273582009-11-13T17:43:00.001-05:002009-11-13T17:44:46.390-05:00

Be sure before you buy a house that it is inspected first by a home inspector to be sure nothing major is wrong with it.

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See if you can buy a used car first from someone in your family or a friend that you know and trust.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-54708814429540707912009-11-13T17:37:00.001-05:002009-11-13T17:38:47.569-05:00

Have a mechanic check the used car before you buy it to be sure nothing major is wrong with it.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-27770422247172238422009-11-13T00:03:00.003-05:002009-11-13T09:28:19.431-05:00

Be sure to use the right motor oil for your car. You can use more gas if you use the incorrect one.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-39850560984199286412009-11-12T23:58:00.001-05:002009-11-12T23:59:35.301-05:00

Be sure to repair or replace windows if they are broken or they let the colder air in.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-83148441126262211752009-11-12T23:56:00.002-05:002009-11-12T23:57:15.045-05:00

In the cool weather in day or night, keep the shades or blinds closed to prevent colder air from coming in more.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-65598691468335017952009-11-12T23:50:00.001-05:002009-11-12T23:51:45.560-05:00

If you use air conditioners, be sure to buy a high energy saving one to save on your electric bill.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-30777787281684507462009-11-12T23:45:00.002-05:002009-11-12T23:46:02.891-05:00

Keep your furnace clean and have the filter replaced when needed.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-41372978051150626132009-11-12T23:40:00.002-05:002010-02-23T11:37:36.384-05:00

Be sure to check for any holes or cracks near your windows, doors, plumbing, walls... You can lose heat from your house.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-36838985549972826872009-11-10T19:38:00.001-05:002009-11-10T19:39:25.552-05:00

You can save a lot of money on printer ink if you print in draft mode.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693829729489810574.post-13462841903836117022009-11-10T19:28:00.003-05:002009-11-10T19:34:06.148-05:00

Makeup is a big expense. Shop for the places that sell your makeup at the best prices.

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