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off the data streaming unless you
absolutely need it.
7. Compare prices online and
in bricks-and-mortar stores before
buying.
8. Tuck tomato, pepper, cabbage
or lettuces among your flowering
landscape plants, and eat fresher,
cleaner – and free.
9. Eat out one less time per
month. It quickly adds up.
10. If you get your gas at Kroger,
buy gift cards for stores where you
shop during the store’s regular 4X
fuel points promotions. If you get
$100 in gift cards, that equals 40
cents off per gallon.
There are many ways to save a
dollar or two all around us. All we
have to do as savvy consumers is to
keep our eyes and ears open and be
willing to invest some time and effort into taking advantage of them.

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Money-Saving Tips

Savvy consumers keep their
eyes open for ways to save

by Doris Settles, Staff Writer

Never are we more aware of
money issues than when we are
nearing or in our retirement years.
Whether we’ve been religiously
saving for retirement or not, we’re
all thankful when we are able to
spend less on things we want. Here
are some tips to help you do just
that:

1. Put electronics and appliances
on surge protector strips and turn
everything off with one switch for
vacations or when they’re not in
use.
2. Every community has lots
of free events. Take advantage of
them.
3. As families grow, gift giving
can get out of hand. Discuss drawing names or limiting spending.

4. Keep your tires properly
inflated. For every two PSI of air
pressure under the recommended
level in your tires, you lose 1 percent on your gas mileage.
5. Put television subscriptions
such as Netflix, Sling and the like
on hold when you are away.
6. Reduce cell data use and
therefore your cell phone bills. Use
wireless when possible, and turn

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