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| A penny saved is a penny earned... Simple ways to save. |
- Make a shopping list and stick to it. Don't be tempted by
unneccessary products. - Clip coupons.
- Buy fruit and veggies in season.
- Bag lunch.
- Bring snacks and drinks when out with kids.
- Try not to waste food. Cook according to what needs to be
eaten rather than what you feel like eating. - When eating out, pick nights where kids eat free.
- Cook from scratch rather than buying ready made.
- Eat out as a treat once or twice a month.
- Carpool if possible.
- Pay off credit cards every month.
- Consolidate debt and pay lower interest rates.
- Control impulsive buying.
- Know prices of every day household items.
- Use a credit card with loyalty points or cash-back.
- Research, research and more research on big ticket items
to get the best deal. - Don't be afraid to ask for a price check if your purchase
goes on sale after you buy it. - Be energy conscience.
- Unplug unused appliances.
- Don't be embarrassed to let your kids wear hand-me-
downs. You are saving money as well as the environment.
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