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Do you know the most painless ways to save money?
What's the first thing you should change when you decide to boost your savings power?
your friends
your resume
your attitude
Why is it a good idea to shop for auto insurance annually?
You'll keep your insurance agent on her toes.
You can find the cheapest rate.
You will be eligible for a safe-driving course.
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If you spend $100 a month on your favorite form of latte, how much savings could you build by instead investing that money at 10 percent interest every month for five years?
$6,500
$5,200
$7,800
What is a surefire way to build savings into your workday?
pack a lunch
arrive 10 minutes early
dine out
Dry cleaning can really add up over time, but do you know the potential health risks?
You encouter dangerous traffic on the way to the dry cleaner.
The only risk is to your wallet.
Some dry cleaning chemicals may be carcinogenic.
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Can some clothes labeled "dry clean" be washed at home?
yes
no
only if you remove the label with fabric care instructions
What is one of the most cost-efficient food ingredients to grow in your own kitchen?
herbs
chicken
soybeans
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Most grocery stores offer a price-per-ounce comparison for a variety of items. Where is this information usually located?
on a display near customer service
in the employee break room
on a tag affixed to the store shelf
Which appliance commonly found in homes uses the most electricity per year?
cable box/DVR
refrigerator
hair dryer
How can acting as a tourist in your own town save you money?
You'll spend less, but do more.
Tourists follow a budget.
You can dine out for every meal.
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How much could you save at the grocery store by purchasing generic or store-brand items instead of brand-name items?
10%
50%
30%
What is one way that music lovers can save money on live performances?
stay home and listen to a CD
buy extra tickets and scalp them
attend free community concerts
If your cable box/DVD is an older model that uses scads of electricity, how can you save money and avoid the cost of replacing it?
unplug it
record more television shows
use the push-buttons instead of the remote
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What is one painless way to add to your savings account?
eat two, not three, meals a day
work a second job
make automatic contributions to a savings account
How much can you save on energy costs by adjusting your thermostat?
not enough to matter
1 percent for each degree
5 percent for each degree
If climate and proximity allow, what's a great way to shave hundreds of dollars off your commuting costs?
map the most direct route
pack a brown bag lunch
ride a bicycle or walk to work
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