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Use Coupons:
Save food coupons by categories or by expiration date, then put them in a recycled envelope as you make out your grocery list; even casual use will save 10 percent or more on a grocery bill.
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Find Consignment Savings: Shop stores or semi-
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Use Your Library Card:
Try Store Brands:
These products are less expensive and you often can’t detect any difference in quality.
Buy in Season:
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Save on Travel:
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Berries are cheaper in spring and summer; when the price climbs, buy frozen.
Find a deal on a destination, then figure out when you’ll go there, instead of picking a popular destination and paying a premium price.
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annual consignment sales for children’s clothing, toys and books, and take your child’s gently used items to sell.
Read books, magazines or newspapers, or check out CDs and DVDs for free; also check out a free parking pass for Georgia State Parks.
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Start a Gift Closet: Dedicate a closet or shelf for gift-giving occasions and buy holiday, birthday and other gifts on sale throughout the year.
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Join a Car Pool: Whether commuting to work or taking the kids to school, you’ll save gas money and time by using HOV lanes.
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Check Into Teleworking: Work from home one day a week or more, if possible, for fewer car repairs and gas savings.
Check Car Insurance: If you overestimated the miles you drive each year, have a low deductible, pay for duplicate medical coverage or have collision coverage on an older car, you can find savings. Walk When You Can: Leave the car behind for short trips and bike or walk. Frame it Yourself: Instead of
paying to frame an artwork or photo, do it yourself with material from an arts supply store.
Wrap Up Savings: The newspaper comics section makes a festive wrapping for presents, or recycle wrapping paper from gifts your children receive. Use Cheap Labor: Offer to pay
your kids for jobs that would otherwise cost you more – car washing, garage cleaning, window washing, lawn mowing and gardening. A bonus: They’ll learn earning a dollar isn’t easy and they’ll be more aware of how they spend it. c
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