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6 Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

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Besides saving money, your health with drastically improve which means you can save a ton on medical bills. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Use alternative methods of transportation , a.k.a.

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Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

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It’s eco friendly, because it doesn’t use gasoline or electricity, and it’s a lot of fun! If you have snow shoes already, it is free, however, if you do not have snow shoes they can usually be rented from a company for a small fee. I’ve broken them down per season. Are you wondering. Why does that matter?

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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There were no online saving or bill paying services. But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. There were no remote controls. There were no automatically adjusting thermostats. There were no garage door openers. There were no discount brokers.

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