4. Don't ever
underestimate your library. If
your not a reader, you should
become one. Reading books,
learning new things and growing
your imagination is one of the
oldest and purest forms of
entertainment. Many libraries
will also rent videos (of all
types) and audio books that you
can listen to while you are
making that dull drive back and
forth from work. There's an old
Chinese saying that sums up the
value of books in the best way: Whatever
you put inside your head, nobody
can ever take away.
5. Ever notice
how Cable companies manipulate
their price plans? The basic
cable is always under $20, but
the next level (where all the
good channels are) cost $50, $60
or more. They purposely leave the
basic level so inadequate that
you are left with no choice but
to pay more - but only if you
play their game. You can save
yourself $30 to $50 a month by
telling them you aren't buying
into this garbage. Americans
today have become too hypnotized
by their TV shows which always
lowers the richness of their
lives. Can you remember anything
you watched on TV last week? I
can't. Yet, you can probably
remember more about the last book
you read, nature walk you took or
visit's to a friend house. Dump
that 150 channel cable plan, save
your money for youself, and
enrich your life by getting off
that couch.
6. Movie rental
businesses have their busy days
(Thursday through Sunday) and
slow days (Monday through
Wednesday). On those slow days,
you can usually rent movies for
much less and probably find the
popular ones you can't get on
Friday night at 7 p.m.
7. If you are
planning a family vacation to
Grandma's house, try to keep a
few things in mind. Pack lunches
and drinks so you don't have to
pay highway robbery prices at
convenience stores. Forget about
taking the SUV and take the one
that get's the best mileage.
Check the fan belts, oil, water
and fluid levels before you leave
and keep those tires full of air
so you can get better mileage.
8. Don't ever buy
new books. New books can cost a
fortune compared to used book
prices.You can personally save
$100s to $1,000s by shopping at
ebay owned half.com.
Large online bookseller
Amazon.com also offers used books
for a fraction of the cost.
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