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PUT YOUR $s SAVINGS IN THE BANK AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH!
CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE!
DO NOT WITHDRAW YOUR MONEY!
SET ASIDE SOME $s AS POCKET MONEY!
BUDGET, BUDGET AND BUDGET!
SMILE! YOU HAVE DONE YOUR BEST TO SAVE FOR THE RAINY DAYS!
SAVIOR1:16AM October 02, 2009
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nike adamof AZ1:59PM September 24, 2009
Dont forget the public library has tons of free entertainment. No cost books, movies, things for the kids to do, computers.
Darleneof PA10:46AM September 13, 2009
You can save hundreds of dollars by using free, open source software instead of pricey commercial programs.
For example, OpenOffice.org is a suite of software similar to Microsoft office, and includes software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations that is compatible with Microsoft's file formats. There are versions available for both Windows PCs and the Macintosh.
There are many other good quality free programs: a useful collection (for Windows computers) can be found on The Open Disc (http://www.theopendisc.com/) that is available as a single download. There is a special student edition as well.
Roger Hilesof CA1:41PM April 25, 2009
Do a lot of online shopping and research before buying to maximize the return on every dollar spent is important. With Internet, it has become much easier to research what I buy before taking out the wallet.
Understanding the policies of different stores is important too. For example, Staples, OfficeMax, and Office Depot have free shipping when an order is over $50.
Amazon is pretty good in this regard. I love Amazon's so called super saver shipping where most items get free shipping when an order is over $25. After all, Amazon is a reputable retailer and they have useful user reviews on the site too.
Speaking of free shipping on Amazon, I recently also came across a pretty neat "filler finder" for Amazon's free shipping. It is at:
http://www.superfiller.com
Perhaps others will find it useful too.
Johnof WA2:39AM April 04, 2009
Some dental and healthcare expenses can't be avoided. Braces for kids are expensive. My parents opted to say "No" and I consequently had to pay for my own orthodontia when I was in my 40s. Then I didn't wear my retainer faithfully, and had to get re-braced for an additional $1200 (yikes! save money & wear your retainer) Now that my kids need braces, I negotiate hard because I've paid for my own, and now for my kids. I like to pay in cash, or at least 50% in cash. Read my short article "How to Get the Best Price for Orthodontic Braces: 7 Steps to a Straight Smile" at www.associatedcontent.com/article/1568565/how to get the best price for orthodontic.html?singlepage=true
C. Warsoof NV3:20PM March 23, 2009
I completely agree with the eating in part. That itself would save lot of money every month, and would improve the health too.
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