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It's a new year and maybe a new you in the way you spend your money.
Smart Money magazine has a recent article giving you ten ways to save money in 2010.
Here are a few tips:
The first, haggle.
When times get tough, you have to get aggressive.
Smart Money magazine recommends simply asking the store clerk or manager if you can get a better price on a high ticket item.
You might also try to negotiate with your landlord for a better lease rate.
Many times landlords will negotiate with you to avoid finding another tenant.
Another tip is to reassess your phone plan.
Carriers are always advertising new plans and promotions for new customers.
Feel free to jump to another carrier.
There's even a good chance you'll get to keep your own phone number.
You can use the internet to shop and compare rate plans.
Also use the internet to hunt for coupon codes.
Simply type in a retailer's name and the word code into a search engine and see what you find.
To read the full article, click here: http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/10-Ways-to-Save-Money-in-2010/
