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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. Now that we don’t have to pay extra for repairs or for maintenance, we are saving a bit each month. But you don’t have to downsize to an apartment for these savings.

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5 Ways to Save on Travel Expenses

Saving Cents With Sense

To save the most on your next vacation, incorporate these 5 budget travel tips. One of the best ways to save is to book a ticket (hotel, cruise, etc.) Florida in summer or the Caribbean in rainy season), you can save as much as 50 percent off high-season prices. Frugal saving tips travel' with a deep discount site.

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

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Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. So, not only do you reduce the pollution from driving an individual vehicle, taking public transit and/or riding your bike also provides you the chance to add a little more exercise to your life. This is great exercise, and it results in solid savings.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

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Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Your student ID can be a passport to savings.

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

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Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. Furthermore, many public transit systems offer transportation to these venues. What tips do you have for saving money at major sporting events? Editor's Note: Another way to save money is to go to the minor league games. Take the Bus.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

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Both of our jobs require access to a car now and then, and I often must drive to communities which don’t have access to public transit for my work. I spend about $6/day on gas in my car to get to work, so if we carpool three times per week, we are saving $72/month just in gas savings on my end alone.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? I know people who are perfectly happy flying a red-eye, and glad to save the money. No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. Sure thing! I’m just not one of them.