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Top 10 of 2011

Top 10 Money Tips of 2011






Learning new ways to make and save money is a good thing. It gives you extra income to pay off debts, buy essential items or even save up for something fun.

More than ever, being smart about money was very important in 2011. Throughout the year, I brought you dozens of tips on making and saving money. Here are the top 10 you'll want to keep handy.

1. Earn money at home via the Internet
Need to make money from home? Don't want to sit in traffic every morning? The Internet can help. Learn how to find legitimate job opportunities and make some extra money or land a full-time job.

2. Get the best prices when shopping online
Shopping online is quickly overtaking in-store shopping. That's because it's convenient and you can find amazing deals. Of course, shopping online doesn't automatically guarantee you savings. I tell you how to get the best prices.

3. Cash in on your old tech gear
Buying new tech gear is fun, but you're often stuck with old gear. Don't let it just fill your closets or take up space in a drawer. Find out how you can make some of your money back by selling old gear.

4. Finding cheap airfare
Air travel isn't becoming any less expensive, but until teleporters are invented it's often the fastest way to get where you're going. That doesn't mean you have to settle for high prices. There are several ways you can find cheap airfare if you know where to look.

5. Where to find promo codes to use online
Promo codes, or coupons codes, are a way online retailers reward their loyal customers. You can use a code during checkout for discounts, savings on shipping or other things. Even if you aren't a store regular, find out how you can still take advantage of promo codes and save.

6. Get overage alerts from your carrier
Browsing the Internet and watching streaming video is becoming incredibly common on smartphones and tablets. Unfortunately, this can quickly put you over your cellular plan's data limit, which can lead to outrageous bills. Learn how to get alerts before you hit that limit.

7. 3 great money-saving websites
Cutting non-essential expenses from your life is a good way to save money. What about essential expenses, though? Don't think you can't save on those as well. These comparison sites help you find the cheapest cell phone, credit card, Internet and cable services for you.

8. Is the Best Buy 'Buy Back' program worth the money?
A store buyback program sounds like a terrific deal. You buy a gadget, sell it back once it becomes obsolete and have money to spend on the next model. Before you jump in, however, find out what a buyback program really saves you.

9. An easy way to track expenses
It's important to keep track of expenses both personally and professionally. Unfortunately, paper receipts can get lost or destroyed, and entering them into your budget program is a hassle. These services digitize your receipts for easy storage and budgeting.

10. Save big money on textbooks
Textbooks are a fact of modern school life, and they can cost hundreds of dollars a semester. Fortunately, digital textbooks are bringing prices down and increasing convenience. Learn more about digital textbooks and where to find them.

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