| As gas prices rise and inflation grips the | | | | credit cards starting with the highest |
| nation these money saving tips will help you | | | | interest cards first. Not only will your |
| get by. | | | | credit score increase but you'll also save a |
| | | | bundle on interest payments. In addition, |
| 1 - Make a list and stick to it. Going to | | | | don't put anything new on your existing |
| the grocery store can really sap your energy | | | | credit cards. Instead of spending that bonus |
| and drain your wallet. Make a list before | | | | from work on a new toy put it towards your |
| you go and you'll save time and avoid impulse | | | | credit card debt. |
| purchases. There is a reason the milk as at | | | | |
| the back of the store. They want you to walk | | | | 5 - Go used instead of the new route. You'd |
| through the aisles before you get what you | | | | be surprised at what people will sell at what |
| need. Using a list will also help you avoid | | | | prices. Try craigslist.org and other |
| impulse purchases. If you're trying to lose | | | | classifieds to find new couches, computers, |
| weight a list will prevent you from | | | | and cars. You'll save a lot of money and |
| purchasing junk food and other tempting | | | | you'll be able to brag to all your friends |
| snacks. The moral of the story is: make a | | | | about all the awesome deals you've found. |
| list and stick to it. | | | | |
| | | | 6 - Stay off the bleeding edge of technology. |
| 2 - Restaurants are a sure way to drain the | | | | There's a tendency to have all the coolest, |
| money quickly. The drinks, tip, and time it | | | | newest gadgets but now-a-days the payoff |
| takes to eat out all add up. Try packing a | | | | isn't what it used to be. People who waited |
| lunch and make food at home. For many people | | | | in line for the privilege of owning an iPhone |
| cooking is a lost skill. Try a new recipe a | | | | paid a $200 premium just to get ripped off |
| week and you'll be eating at home more often. | | | | six weeks later. As technology's pace |
| If you're short on time try freezing | | | | quickens buying the newest of the new won't |
| leftovers or food before it's cooked. Your | | | | be as long lasting as it used to be. Buying |
| wallet will thank you for eating at home more | | | | older technology has its advantages |
| often. | | | | especially on the old pocket book. |
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| 3 - Shop around for big purchases. If you're | | | | 7 - Enjoy the simple things. Checking out |
| planning on going on a cruise or buying a big | | | | books from the library and reading in the |
| ticket item it would behoove you to use a | | | | park is free but oh so satisfying. Going to |
| price comparison site like or pricegrabber. | | | | free museums and concerts are a great way to |
| You'd be amazed at how cheap you can find | | | | get out and save money. Many new papers will |
| things online. If you want the best of both | | | | have a community section that details the |
| worlds find the cheapest price online and | | | | time and places for these events. If that's |
| have a local store price match it. That way | | | | not your thing try picking up your old |
| you get the lowest price without having to | | | | hobbies and dusting them off. Your guitar, |
| wait for shipping. | | | | coin collection, journal, kite, or other |
| | | | hobby will love the attention. |
| 4 - Kill off unnecessary debt. Pay off your | | | | |