Comments on: Money Saving Tips We Can Learn From The Show "Mythbusters" http://liveslick.com/2007/08/31/money-saving-tips-we-can-learn-from-the-show-mythbusters/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:43:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Ellen S. http://liveslick.com/2007/08/31/money-saving-tips-we-can-learn-from-the-show-mythbusters/#comment-861 Ellen S. Mon, 10 May 2010 16:54:03 +0000 http://liveslick.com/2007/08/31/money-saving-tips-we-can-learn-from-the-show-mythbusters/#comment-861 The concept of "saving money" is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is 'easy and logical' for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others. If you're looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in "baby-steps" because it won't happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out. 1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don't believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html) 2. Use coupons when grocery shopping 3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com) 4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/) 5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do) Good luck and happy savings! The concept of “saving money” is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is ‘easy and logical’ for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others.

If you’re looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in “baby-steps” because it won’t happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out.

1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don’t believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html)
2. Use coupons when grocery shopping
3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com)
4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/)
5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do)

Good luck and happy savings!

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