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How to SAVE $ Money $ by Saving CHANGE

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By AnneZ
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Collecting DAILY change is FUN and EASY!
Collecting DAILY change is FUN and EASY!

Want a sure fire way of SAVING $ Money $?
It's as easy as can be and addictive too!
It's saving your daily change. Here's how....

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A Jar or Piggy Bank
  • Pockets or wallet when shopping.
  • Coin wrappers.
  • Determination and GOALS!
  1. Step 1
    Change equals MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!
     
    Change equals MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!

    Everytime you go shopping and use CASH, when the change comes back, put it in your pocket or wallet.
    With each purchase you must use a bill of some kind, $1 dollar, $5 dollars, $10 dollars and so on. NEVER
    use your existing change.

  2. Step 2
    Fill that PIGGY up everyday! Make it a habit!
     
    Fill that PIGGY up everyday! Make it a habit!

    At the end of the day, empty your pockets of change and put into a designated jar or piggy bank.
    It can be one container for the whole family to really see the results.

  3. Step 3
    Watch your money grow and grow!
     
    Watch your money grow and grow!

    Keep adding daily. At the end of one month, empty out and start sorting the coins. Kids love to help.
    Get coin wrappers from the bank for FREE and load them up.

  4. Step 4
     

    After sorting, counting and rolling, it's time to go to the bank
    and reap your rewards! Ask for new bills to make it special.
    Now it's time to spend it! Have fun!

Tips & Warnings
  • Set a SAVINGS GOAL. This change will help finance our trip to Disneyland....Or help buy a new bike....
  • Maybe a fancy meal out...or a donation to your favorite charity.
  • Since you won't be using change for spending, have a small coin purse in your car for the parking meters.
  • Always wash hands after handling money.

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Diablo2 said

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on 11/10/2009 Very unique info, 5*!

Magentaslb said

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on 11/2/2009 Great advice! 5*

caspita said

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on 10/19/2009 A little bit helps!! Thanks. Please read my articles.

mattsaboy said

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on 9/21/2009 Great and sound advice. 5 stars and a recommendation.

themaven said

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on 9/20/2009 I have done this before too with good results. I only held out for about a week though, lol! Nice article. Come see my articles for Mavens.

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