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We all know how to spend our money, but do we fully understand how to save it? I am not talking about setting aside a reserve for an investment or rainy day purposes – both of which are good things – rather, saving money on everyday items. Here are some simple ways you can save money:

1. Comparison Shop
Shopping online gives you the opportunity to compare prices and for almost any product imaginable. Order online if the item is cheaper than ordering in person, which usually happens to be the case. Don’t forget to take into consideration shipping, handling, and possibly taxes when ordering via the web though. Fortunately, many online retailers offer free shipping when ordering over a certain amount.

2. Clip Those Coupons
You can save on your shopping excursions by clipping coupons. Some stores will even double or triple manufacturers’ coupons up to a specified amount as an added incentive to bring you in. In over a month, you could be saving upwards of $100 just on groceries alone.

3. Visit Your Local Library
Large book retailers offer a wide selection of books to their customers. However, you may be able to find that same title at your free public library. If not, ask a librarian if she would order the book for you. A free book is better than the $25 you would have paid for a bestseller and expensive Starbubcks coffee.

4. Recycle
Maybe the item you are planning on tossing away can be used again. However, if you definitely have no use for it, just sell it on Craigslist or Ebay and keep the earnings.

5. Free Samples
Manufacturers enjoy giving away samples of their products. Sometimes all it takes is a letter or an email to the appropriate department and your freebie will arrive in the mail in the form of merchandise or as a coupon allowing you to purchase the item locally for free. You can find plenty of free sample deals online as well, such as on Fat Wallet.

Do some of these five money saving ideas whenever you just can and you could be saving hundreds of dollars a month and thousands a year.