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    <title><![CDATA[MoneyTips: Simple money saving tips]]></title>
    <link>http://mashpile.comhttp://mashpile.com/notepad/8</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With problems still hounding the economy, it has become as important as ever to start saving money especially around the house. I've jotted down some stuff that has helped me, even if just a little bit. It all adds up :)]]></description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carpool with co-workers]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/52</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Carpooling is one of the wisest ways to save money on travelling to work. If you know co-workers who live in the same area, come up with a carpooling agreement. Put a jar at work where you and co-workers who live in the same area can put your...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Collect grocery coupons]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/50</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people dismiss coupons as nonsense or unnecessary and unhelpful promotions that supermarkets use to lure customers into the store. But that's the point - the coupons offer you something. And taking advantage of those offers can really help you...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buy bulk]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/49</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Take one big trip to the supermarket regularly and buy in bulk. It is definitely cheaper. Bulk buying also usually entitles you to a lot of special promotions and sales.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don't take the kids along when grocery shopping]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/48</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This tends to make your grocery list unnecessarily long. Although this seems like a minor decision, you won’t believe how much you can save if you manage to stick to the important items on your list and do not let your kids talk you into buying...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buy generic items]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/47</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Most stores offer generic or store-brand items. These are products that work just as effectively as branded items, except that they do not come with famous brand names and logos. Generic items are way cheaper than branded products, but they often...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bring a limited amount of money when you go shopping]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/46</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't bring more than you plan to spend when you take a trip to the grocery. This is the most effective way to prevent impulse buying. Groceries are stacked full of tempting but unnecessary treats, so it is best to put strict limits on your spending.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Make a grocery list before shopping]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/45</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't leave your grocery shopping up to chance. Make a grocery list to take control of your shopping situation. Keeping a list can help you stick to the budget and buy only the necessary list. And since you won’t forget anything, you won’t be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don't shop when you’re hungry]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/44</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Eat before going to the store. Shopping with an empty stomach makes you more vulnerable to those tempting treats stacked on the shelves.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign up for your store's loyalty or affinity program]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/43</link>
      <description><![CDATA[It is common for stores nowadays to offer loyalty or discount cards for their regular customers. Getting a card can help you accumulate points or get discounts for every purchase you make.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 10:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Choose fruits and vegetables that are in season]]></title>
      <link>http://mashpile.com/note/42</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Be flexible in your fruit and vegetable choices. Fruits and vegetables that aren’t in season are sold more expensively than those that are in season. Know which fruits and vegetables are in season and plan your meals around them instead of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 10:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
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