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How to Build Your Savings
You could....

Win The Lottery

Win the Publisher’s Clearing House

Hit the Jackpot at Cherokee

Have a rich relative pass



But it's not likely, is it?



Let them eat Cake...
As long as it's homemade



Save your coins! Every night, empty your pockets or purse and let the wealth accummulate!
To make real headway in building your
savings, try some of these:
  1. After that last installment loan payment (car, boat or personal loan) keep making the payment. . .to yourself!
  2. Save Coins -- certain coins or all of them!
  3. Save: Income tax refunds, Bonuses, Overtime pay, Gift money
  4. Save your next raise
  5. Go on a short-term "Austerity" program -- Stretch your dollars and save all you can for a set period:
  • Eat from the pantry or freezer
  • Don’t buy anything but essentials
  • Turn off lights
  • Borrow videos from the library instead of renting
  • Brown bag lunches -- no vending machines!
  • Walk instead of driving: burn calories not gas
  • Investigate raising the deductible on insurance policies--substantial savings are possible
  • Hang the wash on the line instead of using the clothes dryer
  • Shop at flea markets and garage sales

     6.  Earn extra money:

  • Hold a garage sale
  • Rent a flea market table for a weekend
  • There’s an active resale market for books and records: sort through your old ones and turn them into cash
  • Start a homebased business: there are lot’s of possibilities for "micro" businesses; but it’s important to get started right. Consider calling S.C.O.R.E. for more information
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