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Special report: Stretching your money

5 tips for pumping up your income
By Bankrate.com

Wouldn't you like to add some muscle to your bottom line? You can -- without a raise or even winning the lottery. Follow these five tips for shrinking your outgoing cash and beefing up your incoming. Start now and watch your bottom line bulge.

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Buff your cash reserves

1. Organize your finances
	Take control of your spending Organize due dates to fit your schedule

2. Cut your taxes
	Adjust your withholding Open a flexible spending account Take advantage of your medical deductions

3. Zap unnecessary fees
	Banish credit card fees Shrink your interest costs Are you paying for checking?

4. Evaluate your insurance
	Boost your health insurance benefits 19 ways to save on auto insurance 10 things to know about homeowners insurance

5. Build an emergency fund
	Feed your emergency fund 25 ways to start saving now

	-- Posted: Jan. 24, 2003

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