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By: Sam | October 03, 2007 | Category: Money

Yellow Shoebuy it in every color is the motto I tend to shop by.  Wedges, peep toe pumps, flats, flip flops, sneakers-I don't discriminate.  But this love (ok, obsession) does put a strain on the wallet.

That's why over the years, I have tried very hard to watch my expenses and keep to a budget.  Tracking my spending has given me an eye-opening realization of where my money goes each month (do I really spend that much on food?) and has helped me prioritize where it should be going i.e. long-term savings.  I'll be honest, keeping to the budget is not always easy or fun and I have overspent after several trips to Manhattan.  But when I need to get back on track or just want some helpful advice for how to boost my savings, I always turn to these great sources:

Please feel free to share your favorite money-saving sites by posting a comment below.

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blue comment bubble Posted by JCrig on October 03, 2007 at 09:56 AM EDT

YAY! I love shoes too...not budgeting so much :) A necessary evil I guess. You guys are doing a great job with this. Keep it up!

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blue comment bubble Posted by NYSpider on October 03, 2007 at 10:01 AM EDT

Thanks for the links to the money saving sites...I'll be able to buy that house on 32nd and P soon enough!

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blue comment bubble Posted by OtherWashingtonMurph on October 03, 2007 at 01:56 PM EDT

Your financial links are great timing! I was just gathering my wits and focus to once again look at my (less than stellar) financial situation after I read the current sliding age scale of full retirement - yesterday! (I've now got 17 years and 4 months to go.) I just finished Lee Eisenberg's "The Number" which got me re-thinking about retirement at all.

I plan checking out some of your links! Thanks!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Edgar on October 03, 2007 at 02:23 PM EDT

Wow! I didn't know about all these money sites. I really like the 66 Ways to Save Money. Thanks

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blue comment bubble Posted by PLG in US on October 04, 2007 at 11:07 PM EDT

Yes I like the money sites, I am getting one of my businesses financially up and I subsidize it and my personal stuff is tight since I don't have alot of money to work with, I will have some sights to look at now to see if I can find hidden money, not yet getting blood out of turnip , although sometimes it seems that way, unfortunately america has this nasty drug called mocha's. Go Figure

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blue comment bubble Posted by Unknown on October 08, 2007 at 06:15 PM EDT

www.Americasaves.org has good information on saving.

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blue comment bubble Posted by JohnWK on October 09, 2007 at 07:22 AM EDT

Very useful!! I started making changes regarding my money right after I read 66 Ways To Save Money...this blog thing is a great idea!!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Sam on October 09, 2007 at 09:50 AM EDT

Thanks for letting me know about Americansaves.org. Another great site is www.wiseupwomen.org from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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