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Adam from
Free Press sent us his tips for lowering his cable bill. Using these strategies, Adam reduced his monthly bill from $190 to $90, and added three movie networks, a sports package, and two additional boxes.
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Reader Justin was shopping at
Target when he noticed some interesting pricing going on in the cotton swab aisle. Remember, the bigger package isn't always going to save you money.
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Save money on your cellphone bill by checking out to see if you can get an employer discount! Here's the necessary info for every major cellphone provider:
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Unless you have prescription skin care needs, all you really need is cleaner and sunscreen says, Dr. Cook-Bolden, a dermatologist who is part of a back-to-basics movement. From The New York Times:
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Pay less for drugs by asking your doctor if there's an older pill that works the same.
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WikiHow has a guide to buying nothing, which is harder than it sounds, apparently. We just, you know, don't buy it, but for those of you who need a little help...here are some tips.
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Over at The Simple Dollar they have a list of 25 gadgets that, along with being cool, actually save you money. The neatest part about this list is that the author has broken it down and figured out how long you'll have to use each item to justify its purchase. Some of the math is a bit suspect, but still very cool. Some examples of money saving gadgets: a smart power strip that powers your peripherals on and off with your computer...and keeps it from sucking standby power; Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs; and an
energy efficient scooter.
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