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BusinessWeek: 25 ways to save more each month

August 28, 2008

The high-end business media has undergone a shift because of the economic downturn. You used to see stories on "How To Make More Money" or what kind of status symbol vehicle or watch you should have. But we're shifting to a new era of thrift.

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Even a high-end publication like BusinessWeek recently ran a story called "25 Ways To Save More Each Month." Below are a few excerpts: No. 1 -- Track your expenses. No. 2 -- Cut out investment charges and fees. No. 3 -- Cut back on eating out. How many of these tips are you doing??

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