Guide to Money and Finance

Spend Money to Save Money

If you can afford to pay a little more up front, it can add up to big savings in the long run

Spend Money to Save Money
Michele Gastl
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Spend More on Household Items to Save Money
  • Give your laundry a little TLC. Use mesh bags to keep lingerie from snagging and good soap to prevent fine washables from fading.

  • The best defense is a good offense. Scotchgard upholstery, and treat wooden surfaces with polyurethane to protect against stains and wear.

  • A surge protector will almost surely save your files, no matter what Mother Nature sends your way.

  • See the light...longer. Long-lasting lightbulbs cost more but will buy you many more years of illumination.


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