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Avoid Minimarkets And Gas Stations

This one might sound kind of obvious, but for most of us, it's extremely hard to do. Most gas stations and minimarkets make their money from purchases like snacks, which are usually priced higher than you'd find in a grocery store. That means walking into one of these temptation-laden stores and buying whatever you see on impulse is usually a bad idea if you're trying to save money.

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Again, we know it's kind of hard to just walk in and pay for gas without buying anything, but it really will help save money if you're the type of person with willpower. Unfortunately, we are not.