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When you hurry into the grocery store for milk and bread, do you ever find yourself forking over $50 at the checkout for unplanned purchases? Do you stop by the mall for a new pair of shoes, only to end up blowing your budget on something completely different? If so, don't beat yourself up. While your resolve and shopping skills certainly might be called into question, the supermarket, the
Shopping with smartphones and tablet computers is becoming increasingly popular. Thanks to apps, you can use your mobile devices not only to shop, but to save quite a bit of money, too. Whether you want to save money on gas or reduce your travel expenses, there's probably an app that enables you to do it. In fact, no matter where you are, you can consult your smartphone or tablet to reduce the
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