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21. Where To Find Cheap Gas

When gas prices are high, they can really hit the budget hard. It might be worthwhile to check out the gas stations near where you live or work that have lower prices. If you pay 10 cents per gallon less, and you fill up your 15 gallon tank, that's $1.50 saved. Better in your pocket than theirs.
Find the Cheapest Gas Near You

22. Save Money on Prescription Drugs

Discount Drugs in Phoenix© Judy Hedding
You might be surprised how different prices are around town on any particular prescription drug. Here are some tips and hints to make sure you aren't paying more for your prescription drugs than you have to.

23. Find a Wal-Mart

Find a Wal-Mart in PhoenixJeff Zelevansky/Getty
Why pay $3 for milk when Wal-Mart has it for $2? I know that some people are philosophically opposed to shopping at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is undeniably cheaper for some products and many of them are open late or 24 hours, making those stores convenient for many shoppers.
Where are the Wal-Mart Stores?

24. Senior Discount Days

Senior Discount Days© Judy Hedding
Several stores in the Valley of the Sun sprinkle some love every week on our senior citizens. I provide a list of them here, including what kind of discount, what day of the week and how old you have to be to get the discount.
Which Stores Have Senior Days?

25. 15 Fine Restaurants Offering Discount Certificates

Fine Dining Discounts© Judy Hedding
If you'd like to take your family or someone special out for a nice meal, there are many unique and enjoyable dining establishments in metro Phoenix that participate in a discount program through Restaurant.com. Here are the details, and my 15 picks.
Find a Restaurant Offering Discount Certificates

26. Coupon Codes for Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant discount certificates become an even better deal during special promotional periods. BUT...you have to know the secret code to get the lower price. You know what? I have the codes, and I give them to all my visitors here.
Get an Even Better Discount on Restaurant Certificates

27. All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Restaurants

Chinese Buffet© Judy Hedding
Everyone loves a buffet! You eat and eat until you can't eat no more. But even if your health-consciousness pushes that aside and you don't want to overeat, the attraction of a buffet is the variety, and that everyone can have just what they want. Dessert usually is included.
Find an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

28. Save Money Later On the Phoenix Home You Buy Now

Phoenix Homes© Judy Hedding
When you are shopping for a house in the Phoenix area, there are some things you should consider that could save you money for all the years you live in that home.
Money-Saving Home Buying Tips

29. Save Electricity With a Programmable Thermostat

Save Money With a Programmable Thermostat© Judy Hedding
Electricity is a major expense in Phoenix. With about 5 months of summer, those air conditioners work overtime. There is an initial outlay of money for a programmable thermostat, but it will pay you back and save you more. Find out how it works.
Save Electricity
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