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Get the most out of every dollar. Learn how to squeeze extra dollars out of your everyday purchases, so you can save for the stuff you really want, like a new computer or an unforgettable trip. You might even be able to pay back your tuition and get debt-free faster. Instructions: Enter the number of times a month on average you buy transit passes, specialty coffees, etc. We’ll show you how much you can save by switching to cheaper or discount versions.

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When you’re buying:	It costs (per month):	How often do you buy it (per month)?	Subtotal	Switch to:	It costs (per month):	How often do you buy it (per month)?	Subtotal	Monthly Savings
Single Transit Fare	$2.50			Student Monthly Transit Pass	$60.00
Fast-Food Lunches	$9.00			Bagged Lunches	$3.00
Brand-Name Jeans	$90.00			Discount or Used Jeans	$35.00
New Textbook	$50.00			Used Textbook	$30.00
Brand-Name Detergent	$7.00			No-Name Detergent	$4.00
New Computer Game	$60.00			Used Game	$30.00
Department Store Makeup	$25.00			Drug Store Makeup	$12.00
Store-Bought Specialty Coffees (1 coffee or 1 cup)	$4.00			Homemade Coffee in a Thermos	$1.00
Salon brand Shampoo + Conditioner	$28.00			No-Name Shampoo + Conditioner	$7.00
Full CDs/Albums	$15.00			Single Song Downloads	$.99
Off hours calls on Your Cell – per minute	$.25			Cell Calls within your plan – per minute	$0.00
Theatre Movie Ticket	$12.00			Movie rental	$6.00
Yoga Class	$12.00			Workout Tape	$20.00
Vending Machine Snack	$2.00			Bulk Snack Pack	$3.00
Single Water/Juice/Soda Bottles	$2.50			Bulk Water/Juice/Soda Packs	$3.00
Brand Name Razor blade replacements (8pk)	$19.00			No-Name Razors (12pk)	$5.00
Single Taxi Cab Ride	$18.00			Taxi with 2 Friends	$6.00

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