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The Hustle CEO Sam Parr Talks Discount Strategy: For a 29-year-old CEO with more than 1 million newsletter subscribers, Sam Parr is remarkably frugal.

When buying electronics, he always asks for the display model because it’s usually cheaper. He purchases a lot of his clothes secondhand on grailed.com. And he’s got a secret seven-word phrase that he uses to negotiate in almost every situation.

“When they tell you the price, [reply] ‘Is that the best you can do?’” Parr says. “If you ask that with most things when you buy, they’ll hook it up.”

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20 Ways to Save Money You Probably Haven't Tried Yet | Reader's Digest: You’ll be amazed at how much money you can save each month when these small and simple expert strategies add up.

Save money on prescriptions with these 3 websites | abc13.com: The next time you have to buy medication for your family, be sure to ask if you're getting the lowest possible price.

Last October President Trump signed two bills banning gag clauses on drug prices. Those clauses prevented pharmacists from telling you about lower cost options.

It's not too late to save money on 2018 business taxes | Business | stltoday.com: Cleaning up your books now also lessens the likelihood of mistakes that could result in an unexpected bill from the IRS down the road

5 Ways You Haven't Considered To Save Or Make Money: With the government shutdown now entering its second month, and with no end in sight, over 800,000 federal workers and contractors continue to go unpaid. In fact, The New York Times reported that federal workers are now doing odd jobs to try to make ends meet as a result of the shutdown.

Save for a house — or splurge on a trip? - MarketWatch: Many Americans are putting money aside for travel, rather than using it to pay for weddings, buy homes or have kids. Cali Hlavac, a wedding videographer from Florida who owns her own business, has opted to roam before putting down roots. “I have chosen not to buy a house because I didn’t want to feel tied down to any one location. I also work in the wedding industry, and for me, weddings are overrated,” Hlavac, 33, told Moneyish, adding she’s visited more than 40 states, France, England, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Flight Attendants Dish Their Best Money-Saving Travel Tips: Flight attendants often deal with early wake-up calls, unpredictable schedules and long waits due to delayed or canceled flights. But in exchange, airline employees have the opportunity to travel the world for work — and for fun — thanks to generous discounts and deals on airfare.

Strategic Ways to Save Money and Build Your Wealth - Barron's: Saving early and consistently is the most important step for building wealth over time. Here’s how to save more in the long run, from automating deposits to using money-saving apps.

The 52-Week Money Challenge is easy way to save almost $1,400 this year - New Haven Register: Chances are we could all work on saving more money. And January is a great time to get started. More than 30 percent of people planned to make a financial New Year's Resolution for 2019, according to a recent survey by Fidelity Investments. Of those respondents, 48 percent said their main priority is to save more. Whether it's paying off your mortgage, getting out of student loan debt or working toward giving yourself a much-deserved vacation, we found a pretty darn manageable way to save a significant amount of dough this year. It's called the 52-Week Money Challenge.

6 Simple Ways to Save Money in 2019 - Consumer Reports: When was the last time you took a close look at your expenses? If it's been a while, the first month of the year is a good time to figure out where you're overspending and take steps to prevent it.

This isn’t about giving up restaurants or skipping vacations. Instead, it’s about plugging those “money leaks”—small, often hidden costs that slowly drain your checking account without you even noticing. Over months and years, these small leaks can add up to hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

Warren Ward, a financial planner in Columbus, Ind., says that once his clients overcome their initial inertia and begin to look closely at fees and other payments they make, they start looking for additional ways to reduce those costs. "It's a virtuous cycle," he says. "The more they save, the more they like doing it."

The best Disneyland tips to save time, money and your sanity - SFGate: Disneyland isn't a vacation for the thrifty.

From tickets to hotel to food, it's a financial beast. Staying at a Disneyland hotel? Get ready to spend at least $200 a night. Want a cocktail in the park? It'll be over $20 once you add the tip. And tickets? The prices just went up yet again.

Kroger, Microsoft roll out digital shelf in threat to Amazon - Business Insider: Kroger is rolling out new technology to its stores that could change grocery shopping as we know it.

The technology, which digitally displays pricing and nutritional information, video ads, and coupons, is installed on store shelves where paper price tags hang. The digital shelving is being tested throughout two pilot stores and has been rolled out to about 100 Kroger stores' end caps, an industry term for the space at the end of store aisles.

How to save money on movie tickets without MoviePass subscriptions — Quartzy: MoviePass and other movie-ticket subscriptions in the US proved themselves to be more trouble than they were worth in 2018.

MoviePass’s $10-per-month subscription for a movie ticket per day had to be dramatically scaled back to keep the company afloat. Its rival, Sinemia, saddled customers with fees, and fledgling subscription services from cinema chains AMC and Cinemark were promising, but limited to their respective movie theaters. MoviePass and its rivals are working out the kinks in their services, and can still be quite a good deal for people who go to movies a lot.

But, for those who are understandably wary of movie-ticket subscriptions, there are other ways to save money on going to the movies.

How to save money on a gym membership: If you're considering joining a gym to tackle those fitness goals, it may be a smart move: Research shows that a gym membership was associated with 14 times higher odds of meeting weekly physical activity guidelines. Plus, these days, gym memberships offer more than just a workout; it's a lifestyle. Whether your gym offers social gatherings, spa treatments, a smoothie bar or the receptionist who knows you by name, gyms not only enhance your physical health, but your mental health as well. In fact, research shows that for many gym members, exercise is more than just physical training — it’s a means to create better versions of themselves.

4 tips to keep your money goals on track this year - CUInsight: Be cautious with credit: A credit card can be a valuable tool, but if it’s abused, it can quickly create a mountain of debt. Only use your credit card for purchases you will pay off each month. Cards can be a great way to improve a credit score, but always make sure you’re being careful when paying with plastic.

How Medicare premiums could be the key to itemizing your taxes — and saving money - MarketWatch: Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big bucks, especially if you’re married and both you and your spouse are paying. In this column, I’ll list the 2018 and 2019 premium amounts and explain when you can potentially claim tax deductions for them. Here goes.

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This 1 Trend Proves Americans Are Finally Using Credit Cards the Right Way