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 "Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality" - Ben Franklin. Good habits saving money translate into a richer lifestyle of less stress and worry.

If you haven't done so already, combine your internet, phone and cable TV service. By combining them under one service you'll save on the service costs and save time as well when it comes to paying for those services.

Yearly newspaper subscriptions are expensive as well as magazines bought at newsstands or subscribed to. Utilizing the library for catching up on your favorite magazines can be a pleasant experience to get away. Accessing newspapers from the internet or even magazine content, is another alternative.

There is no need to pay for the privilege of having a personal checking account. Many competitive banks offer free checking. Also, there is no need to buy your personal checks from your financial institution when you can buy cheap checks online and save 50%.

Pay a huge interest on credit card payments makes no sense. If you are in such a situation, curb your spending, retire some of your credit cards until you are able to pay off all your credit card bills on a monthly basis.

Replace expensive to use incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFLs) bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer. With an average of .10 cent per kilowatt, they make sense and save energy and money.

Auto insurance deductable can lose their cost effectiveness. Consider raising your deductible to something you can afford out of pocket and you'll achieve considerable savings. Also if you pay annually instead of semi annually, you'll save additional costs.

Sealing cracks in the foundation to keep out cold can save energy costs in the winter months. Cold drafts from under the door, cracks along windows and vents need to be sealed. Close off unused rooms and lower the thermostat. Check the outside of the house for any areas that are vulnerable to cold air entering in.

There are practical ways to economize when it comes to repeatable transactions such as writing personal checks. When you pay by check, make sure you buy those checks off an Internet manufacturer for greater selection and at half off to boot.