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Buy store brands

joepierce

One of the easiest ways to save some scratch is to switch from name brands to store brands. Many of them are just as good, if not better, than the "real thing". For example, I'm a HUGE fan of the Great Value Brand Toaster Pastries @ Wal-Mart.

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