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Trying to get through life on a budget? Need tips to save money? Learn how to have fun without breaking the bank!Living Social and Groupon are the two biggest deals sites online, as of 2011.
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Extreme Couponers sometimes use so many coupons they end up getting PAID for the stuff they buy!
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Amazon Prime's Instant Video subscription costs about $6.67 per month and offers a decent selection of movies streamable to computers and some other Internet-connected devices.
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True. Electronics like your TV, computer and cable box will draw small amounts of power when not in use. Save electricity!
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CFLs can last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, making them well worth the higher retail price.
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Buying in bulk online or at stores like Costco will help you save money.
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Complact fluorescents use only a quarter of the energy of incandescent bulbs. That's a huge savings!
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Comparing products by their price per weight will help you spend money most efficiently.
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Biking and walking would save money, but those options might not be viable if you have a long commute. Try carpooling with coworkers to cut down on gas. Plus, you can drive in the carpool lane!
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Amazon's Gold Box often features movies, games or other products with steep discounts.
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Skype lets you make free IP-based calls and cheap calls to actual phones.
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Slickdeals aggregates deals to keep visitors updated on great buys online, and users can also share the deals they find on the forums.
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Impulse purchases sometimes work out, but more often than not we regret them. Make sure you really want something before buying it!
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Grow a garden! Plant vegetables on the cheap and eat your own home-grown, fresh food!
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Ikea hacks use Ikea parts to inventively create new pieces of furniture and décor.
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Pay off the balances of your credit cards month-to-month to avoid paying any interest.
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Huge retailers like Costco make you buy in large quantities, but you can save money by making bulk purchases!
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Buying at the venue, instead of buying online through services like Ticketmaster, will save you the cost of added fees.
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Thrift stores often have loads of clothes at great prices. Even if they're not all in perfect shape, a little savvy shopping will net you some perfect options.
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Free budget software available through services like like Mint.com can help you set spending guidelines and keep track of where all your money's going. Get to saving!
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