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There are tons of ways to save some cash and give your family finances a real booster shot.

But a lot of them require sacrifice, which most folks don’t like.

So here are seven simple tips to healthier finances. Best of all, they really don’t require you to change how you live or enjoy life any less.

TIP #1: Give Up Your Name Brand Allegiance At The Supermarket

Now before you get upset – this isn’t saying only buy generic no-name brands. Not at all.

Maybe you were raised in a home where mom only used Bounty Paper Towels. It was like an unwritten law. And hey, Bounty makes great towels.

But realistically is there really a unlivable difference between Bounty and the other major brands?

Every week at the supermarket for every product some major brand will always be on sale. Maybe this week it’s Brawny. Hey – not what mom used, but also a great towel.

You can easily save 25% to 40% per week on your groceries just by being a little more flexible with your brand names.

TIP #2: Inspect Your Monthly Bills

Whether it’s the electric bill, cable or credit card – companies make mistakes all the time. Sometimes it’s $10 or $20 – others it’s in the $100’s!

Don’t be fooled. Just because they send you a fancy looking official statement don’t assume what your bill says is actually accurate.

Start checking over your bills.

You might discover you’ve been charged for some movies you never requested or billed for a credit card service you don’t even have!

Plus, if you ask firmly but politely, most companies will even offer you an extra credit or free service for your troubles!

TIP #3: Try Shopping eBay

eBay isn’t just for buying old Star Wars action figures any more!

Almost anything and everything you can think of from shoes and purses to vitamins and PS3 video games, you can get on eBay. And at a BIG DISCOUNT.

Did you know eBay doesn’t just sell used items? You can buy brand new stuff still in the manufacturer’s package.

If you’ve never shopped on eBay before, all the sellers are rated and monitored, so you can be sure you’re working with someone reliable before you make a purchase.

The only real drawback is you have to pay shipping costs.

But any time you’re dealing with an item that isn’t expensive to shop, odds are you’ll save 25-75% on eBay!

So if you’re thinking about purchasing an iPod and new cell phone – give eBay a try to save some serious cash.

(Stay Tuned for 7-Simple Tips To Save $100’s Per Month Without Interrupting Your Lifestyle – Part 2)

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