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How to Save Money Like Jay Leno

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You never know where the best tips to save money will come from. (Well, we do know one thing: don’t listen to most athletes.) But there are some celebrities who actually do know how to manage their money and save for the future. Case in point: Jay Leno. About the author: Jason is the author [...]

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Using Coupons and Calendars for Big Savings

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Years ago, a friend far more driven by money than I am shared with me this saying: “Pennies become nickels, and dimes become dollars.” His point, of course, is that putting together a lot of small savings or a lot of small profits adds up to something big. In order to cultivate a frugal mindset, [...]

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To Save at College, Leverage Your Flagship University

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Every fall, U.S. News and World Report publishes its annual Best Colleges list, which includes current tuition and fees. This and other college guides are excellent sources of tuition information, but generally this is only the sticker price. When it comes to tuition, the schools to watch are the state’s flagship public universities. In Virginia, [...]

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7 Easy Ways to Save $100 or More Today

Saving money isn’t hard. I know, I know — it’s easy to say, but it’s much harder to actually do it. Thankfully, you’re likely spending money on things you don’t need to be, or overpaying for them. You can save a lot of money making a few small changes — today! If you do any [...]

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How to Save Money Using Twitter

Twitter seems to be getting all the attention these days, from its use in organizing and spreading information about the recent election in Iran to its role in crashing sites after the death of Michael Jackson. While many people first think the service is nothing but a way to broadcast what you’re having for breakfast, [...]

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Savings Rate Hits 6.9%, Highest Since 1993

More good news coming from the recession: the personal savings rate continues to increase, hitting 6.9% in May. That’s up from 5.6% in April, and the highest since December of 1993, when it was 7.6% (according to the Wall Street Journal). At the same time, spending was up 0.3% in May and disposable personal income [...]

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