Spending: What’s in, what’s out

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Spending styles: What's in, what's out
By Bankrate.com

Hot on this fall's fashion runway are dollar-and-cent-sible money habits. Discover the latest in spending styles from dining-in to no-frill checking. Our fashion sense puts cash back in your pocket!

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Update your financial wardrobe

Out: Meeting friends out for expensive dinners

In: Inviting friends home for dinner
Serve up a dining delight without starving your bank account.
Plus: Save money on good wine

Out: Driving gas-guzzling SUVs

In: Economical autos
These "green" stylish cars can give you more mileage for a buck.
Plus: How to break free from an auto loan or lease

Out: Paying high fees and rates

In: Getting a better deal on all credit cards
Find the right credit card for you.
Plus: The right way to cancel a credit card

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Out: Putting finances on autopilot

In: Focused spending and budgets
Take charge and establish a money-smart spending plan.
Plus: Budget worksheet

Out: Being a number to your bank

In: Getting more bang from your bank
What banks offer to have a "total relationship" with customers like you.

Out: Deflated emergency savings

In: Paying into savings like a monthly bill
Tips for building an emergency fund.

Out: Shopping out of boredom

In: Shopping with purpose
Don't just settle for a selling price from one store. Comparison shop and save!

Out: Paying full price

In: Going for the discount
You can get discounts on just about anything simply by asking.

-- Posted: Oct. 16, 2003

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See Also

•	Quiz -- What's your spending style?
•	Men and women spend and save differently
•	Taming out-of-control spending


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