How To Make $1 Do The Work Of $10

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To live better in this recession demands new skills, have you noticed? For example, one of the top 3 skills to have now according to a University of California study is ...

1. The ability to make dollars go farther.
2. The ability to work under pressure.
3. The ability to get results with less resources.

All these skills reflect the tough recessionary pressures we face now. The old skills of the past is quickly giving way to new demands.

To help you with the first skill here's 7 simple ways to make one dollar do the work of $10. These tips will instantly help you live better on less.

Each tip will save you at least one dollar out of every $10 dollars you spend. Others will save you even more. Some tips may seem simple, but small and simple can add up to big dollars when you put them all together.

1. Don't Ignore Plain Packaging
All things being equal look for plain packaging that indicates a less expensive product.

Often the contents of a plain package or bag are the same quality as the stylish package. The difference? The product with the fancy packaging cost more because of the colorful packaging. Check the label for ingredients-you can't eat packaging.

2. Soup Savings
When you buy soup purchase condensed soup instead of ready to serve (pre-watered soup). Otherwise, you're paying up to $1.50 a gallon extra for the water, think about it.

3. Pre-Package Means Pricey
Buy fruits and vegetables from open bins or displays; avoid buying pre-packed fruits and vegetables. You pay extra for the plastic and styro-foam, as well as the labor and time in took to wrap them.

4. Wednesdays You Save
Eat out in the middle of the week that’s when you'll find the most restaurant specials. Savings up to 25%

5. How The Word "If" Can Save You Money
Use the powerful "if" question to lower the price you're quoted. For example, "if" I buy 4 instead of 1 how much of discount can I get? "If" I make a larger down payment what discount can I get?

The sellers answer to similar questions will tell you if he or she is willing to negotiate. This simple technique have saved me hundreds of dollars.

5. How To Use Time To Get A Lower Price
Salespeople (and their managers) secretly hate to lose sales where they've invested time. So make time work for you.

The more time and effort a salesperson has invested in you the more they will be willing to negotiate.

For example, the more time they spend explaining or demonstrating the product or service - the better position you'll be in to negotiate later. This is where time is money and savings for you, if you know how to use it.

6. Get Free Labor.
Remember: It's always cheaper to do-it-yourself, if you can. If there is a book, DVD or class that will show you how you can save big by doing it yourself.

7. Stretch Your Dollars With Online Auctions
Before making a final buying decision on a product , check Ebay first. You'd be surprised how much money you can save by bidding for it on Ebay

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