Saving Money With New Twins in the House

CNN Money profiled a family that needed to put more effort into saving after the motehr gave birth to twins.

Some of their tactics include borrowing movies from the library instead of Blockbuster, getting haircuts and exercise at local colleges instead of salons and clubs, and shopping for groceries at superstores.

By the way, they pay $115 per month for their house in a “remote location.”

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