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Welcome To Day 9 (Final Day)
80.
Long
Distance Calling
If
you do plan to use long-distance calling, shop around for the right
carrier and be sure to read the small print.
Even if you like your current carrier, you might be able to find
an equally liked carrier for less money.
Long distance is a very competitive market so deals are easy to
find. The same would be
true for your wireless carrier. The
plans range vastly from one carrier to another so check out all your
options for the best one. Do
not forget to look at the coverage area.
If you choose a carrier that does not have the right coverage for
your area, even if the price is better, there is no savings if you
cannot send or receive calls. 81.
Ball
Games
Instead
of spending your money on overpriced items at the ballgame, take your
own cooler of food. Some
professional stadiums no longer allow this so check before going.
If you have a son or daughter that plays little league or soccer,
this is a great way to save money over paying high concession stand
prices. 82.
Discount
Books
Purchase
a discount coupon book, which generally costs around $25.
As long as you use it faithfully and base your choices on options
featured in the book, you can save hundreds of dollars.
These books are great for restaurants, hotels, car rentals, and
tons of entertainment and provide great variety and even better
discounts. 83.
Baby
Food
Instead
of buying expensive baby food, make your own.
You can use fresh vegetables such as peas, green beans, or corn,
run it through the blender, and then freeze individual servings in ice
cube trays. When it comes
time to feed the baby, simply pop out a cube of food, defrost, and you
have instant food. This is
a real time and money saver. Most
foods can be frozen. In
fact, if you make family foods like spaghetti or soups simply make a
smaller portion with less salt and spice, puree, freeze just like the
vegetables. 84.
Squelch
the Smoking
This
is probably the hardest habit to break but in addition to saving your
health, you will also save money. Cigarettes
have become quite expensive and if you can quit smoking, you will enjoy
breathing easier and having more to put away for a rainy day. 85.
Rebate
Programs
When
you shop, always keep your eyes open for rebate programs.
Although filling out the forms and clipping the UPC codes from a
box is a hassle, the money you save is worth it.
Some rebate items are not listed as offering a rebate.
Check out AsmartShop.com or Rebateplace.com to see if any of your
recent purchases offer a rebate. 86
Seasonal
Buys
One
to three days after a holiday, stores mark their holiday items from 50%
to 75% off. This is an
ideal way to stock up on next year’s Christmas or Halloween
decorations. This is true
for stores that sell seasonal clothing as well.
Shopping for jackets or sweaters in the summer will provide you
with great deals. 87.
Pocket
Change
Keep
a jar or some type of container handy and each time you come home, drop
in your change. Every time
you break a bill, put the change in your container.
You will be amazed how quickly your money will build. 88.
Freebies
Check
out freebie sites such as TotallyFreebies.com or SassySue.com where you
will find all types of sample items ranging from cosmetics to books to
clothing. Most have no
shipping charges and the ones that do are minimal.
By filling out a few forms, you will receive sample size soaps,
lotions, shampoos and conditioners, etc., which are ideal for the
traveler. 89.
See
your Successes (Final Thoughts)
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