over luxuries. With families increasingly concerned with how they are spend- ing, according to a recent Cricket Wire- less survey, nearly two-thirds of Ameri- cans surveyed report paying bills as their highest priority and are using tax refunds to cover basic necessities.
Compare the rates. When reviewing monthly bills, compare the amounts you’re paying with others. According to Cricket’s survey, wireless phone plans, cable and electricity are considered the top most overpaid bills by consum- ers. Look for online comparative tools that can help evaluate the advantages between service providers.
Consider easy ways to scale back spending on these items, such as go- ing with a more flexible no-contract, prepaid wireless service that can be half the cost than contract carriers, or eliminate the number of movie chan- nels subscribed to through your cable to curb spending and instead go with a lower cost digital movie subscrip- tion service.
Carpool with a buddy. Ask co- workers if they would be interested in carpooling with you. This will save you and your co-worker gas money, while also being environmentally friendly.
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Can’t find a co-worker who lives in your area? Many online websites ex- ist to link those interested in sharing rides per region.
Cut those coupons. It may sound old fashioned, but you can score great deals on food and home goods when you dust off those scissors. Clip through your local Sunday newspaper, or search online. Many online sites offer extreme discounts on meals, gifts and services specific to your locale.
Eat economically. If you love eat- ing out on a regular basis, plan to eat breakfast at home. Save your hard- earned cash for leisurely lunches and dinners where you can unwind with family and friends. This trick will lighten the load on your pocketbook, which is always easier to digest.
For a comparative tool of wireless carriers and other pricing information, visit
www.mycricket.com. ●
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