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Article: The Philadelphia Inquirer Consumer Watch column: Wanted: Tips on being cheap.
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- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)
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- May 22, 2006
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Byline: Jeff Gelles
May 22--Even before gas hit $3 a gallon, most people I know were looking for ways to save. Most of us always are -- it's a necessity of life. But too often, we focus only on the big stuff. True, you can save thousands of dollars on a car or mortgage by dodging pitfalls. And I often urge consumers to speak up on big issues that affect them, by pressing for smarter regulation and more competition. Don't think it matters? Look at Southwest Airlines' impact on Philadelphia airfares.
But big changes take time, not to mention political will, and big purchases are rare. If you're like me, a larger problem is getting nickeled and dimed ...