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1. Plan a swap meet. Organize a group of friends with similar styles; everyone brings rarely or unworn clothing and walks away with some new (to them) styles.
舊衣服交換會。自發組織一個交換自己不需要的衣服交換會，股東一幫女性朋友將自己不穿的衣服和自己的不穿的進行交換。

2. Put the web to work for you. Before shelling out full price, check eBay, where a slightly used or even brand new version may be available for a fraction of the price. You can even request that the site email you when the item you're looking for becomes available. If you can't wait, do a search to see if any coupon sites have codes for free shipping or discounts.
有效利用網絡。在出去購物前，現在網上搜索一下價格，如果能找到抵用券或折扣券更好。

3. Learn the art of the haggle. "No matter where or when you're shopping, or for what, the day of the fixed price is over," says Fred Brock, author of Live Well on Less Than You Think. "If you don't ask, 'Is that the best you can do?' you're doing yourself a disservice, especially with big-ticket items, including home appliances and furniture."
學會討價還價。不論什麼時候買東西，都想想能不能再便宜點。

4. Butter up your favorite brands. Companies love hearing from loyal customers and will often send them coupons or free samples, reports Brock. Pen an enthusiastic letter or e-mail to the customer service department of your favorite conditioner, snack food, or cleaning product; it could save you cash while you continue to enjoy name-brand products.
多說自己喜歡的品牌的好話，商家喜歡把打折券或禮券送給他們的忠實客戶。

5. Take a chance on a student. Contact hairdressing or massage schools in your area to connect with stylists and bodyworkers in training. Students are required to practice on real-life clients, usually with supervision, before receiving professional certification, and services will cost you a fraction of the usual price. Find a reputable beauty school near you at .
去周邊的大學城逛逛。想剪頭髮的時候可以去看看附近的學校，一般學校的收費較便宜。

6. Use the card (not the credit card). Did you know that you can get CDs, DVDs, and even video games for the price of a library card (i.e., zilch)?
多辦卡。記得辦一張圖書館的卡，方便自己借想看的CD，DVD甚至是網絡遊戲。

7. Make talk cheap. Astronomical cell phone bills? Enter , a Website that analyzes one of your monthly statements for free and recommends the best packages for you, taking into account who you call the most and when, the features you use, and which company offers the best coverage in your area.
節省話費。弄清楚誰是你經常打電話的人，用最實惠的業務。