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By Plunderman


Helpful LINKS & TIPS to save you money from the Plunderbot

Shouldn't it be easier to find help on ways to save money and make your money go farther?
We thought so...
That's why we are gathering as many money saving links and tips as we can find.

Enjoy the following excerpts from our collection at Plunderbot.com below.
We would like to thank the folks at Hubpages for letting us get the word out.
If you like what you see, we invite you to visit us at our website for our
entire collection of money saving links and tips.


FREE MONEY OR FORGOTTEN MONEY

Here are several sites you can check to see if there is
money waiting for you. If you've moved around a lot
there is a good chance there is money you left behind
in the form of interest,rebates,utilities,etc..
Don't forget to check the names of your
family members and friends.

We've included our favorite Government grant site too.
Just scroll through the grants available and
see how to apply.



COUPONS AND COUPON-CODES

Using coupons when shopping can help save lots of money.
Here are some tips to remember when using coupons

1.USING MULTIPLE COUPONS.
When using coupons read the fine print carefully.
You may be able to use multiple coupons on the same
purchase and obtain the merchandise for free.

2.PRINT YOUR OWN COUPONS.
The coupons in the newspaper are not the only source for coupons anymore.
The new trend is to print out the coupons you want on your printer at home.
There are many websites that have "printable-coupons" for you to use

3.USING ON-LINE COUPON CODES
Another new trend is to obtain a coupon code for selected merchandise.
These codes are used for purchases made on-line for everything from toothpaste to t-shirts.

The sites listed below are a two of our best finds for on-line and printable coupons.


LOW-COST FOOD.....SAVE UP TO %50

Everyone likes to save money on food if they can.
Here are a couple of real good sites that can help you
save money on your weekly food budget.
Both of them are part of the government push to have
charities distribute Government Surplus Food to the
public.
These programs are open to everyone so click
on the links and check for you local distribution center.


FREE CLOTHES & OTHER FREE STUFF

Americans may be getting lazier as time goes by.
That might explain why we are seeing more and more
FREE sites popping-up on the web these days.
We can't even be bothered to drive to a Goodwill
store to donate our unwanted items anymore.
This general sloth attitude can be a great advantage
to those of us who are frugal.
Waste not want not comes to mind.

There are no money saving tips that can beat getting something for free.
The following sites contain free items in your area.
Just make arrangements with the item provider to pick-up the merchandise.


MONEY FOR COLLEGE

College cost are soaring through the roof.
Bankers seem like the only people who have
easy access to government money these days.
There are scholarship and grant programs
available but your going to have to work
for the information.

Don't let that discourage you though.
Here are a couple of sites to get you started
on your scholarship and grant search.


FREE SOFTWARE

We were able to find all the software we needed
on the sites listed below.
Word processing,web development,photo editing,
these sites have it all.
Check out these great links.


11 TIPS ON SAVING MONEY ON ENERGY

ENERGY SAVING TIPS
1. Take showers instead of baths to save on your WATER and ENERGY bills.
2. Use mulch and natural ground cover around you house and in your garden to
retain moisture and save on your WATER bill.
3. Turn of the lights in rooms you are not using.(ENERGY savings).
4. Replace your standard bulbs with compact fluorescents. (ENERGY savings)
5. Air-dry laundry when possible to save on your GAS or ELECTRIC bill.
6. Water lawns at night. This cuts down on water-loss due to evaporation.
(WATER bill savings)
7. Carpool. This can cut your daily WORK TRAVEL EXPENSE %50
8. Turn the temperature down on your water heater to 121 degrees F. Also insulate
your hot water heater and lines. (ENERGY bill savings)
9. Make sure you close the damper on your fireplace when it's not in use. If left open
it lets heated air escape up the chimney. (ENERGY savings)
10. Get a programmable thermostat for your home to control heating and cooling
intervals. (ENERGY savings)
11. Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator over-night to reduce cooking times.
(ENERGY savings)

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badcompany99  says:
8 months ago

Good hub my friend

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midnightbliss  says:
8 months ago

helpful and timely hub, specially this time of economic crisis.

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