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| Make out a grocery list in advance to eliminate costly
"impulse buying" |
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| Eat before you shop. If you are hungry you will end
up buying more. |
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| Avoid buying meat or cheese that has been sliced ,
they spoil faster than whole pieces. |
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| Try supermarket and generic brands. |
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| Avoid making a practice of buying convenience
foods (any pre-packaged, ready to use or "instant" product.) |
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| Eggs are an economical, highly nutritious meat
substitute. Milk and cheese are also inexpensive, nutritious foods. |
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| Buy in large quantities and take advantage of sales. |
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| Check with your telephone service representative on extended calling privileges. If you call one or more toll areas frequently,
rather than being charged per call, you can arrange to have unlimited calling privileges to
some areas for a standard charge per month. |
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| Direct distance dialing is the cheapest way to call
long distance. |
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| Clean your oven, range,
and refrigerator, and defrost your freezer regularly-at least once a quarter-to save on utility
bills. |
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| Certain appliances such as electric ranges and air
conditioners are big consumers of electricity. |
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| Turn out lights when you leave a room. |
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| Set thermostats on the furnace and water heater to
lower temperature. |
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| Operate dishwasher only when full. |
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| Be on the lookout for student discounts and use
them. These are available for buses, movies, museums, and stores. |
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| Go to matinees and check local papers for discount
nights at movies. |
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| Always try to purchase USED books if you can, or
ask around and
borrow books from someone who has already taken the class. |
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| Be the envy of all your friends by making or baking
all of your gifts. |
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| Don't keep a lot of cash on hand, you will spend it.
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