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Cost Cutters - Tips From Readers This month, a popular magazine came out with a list of small suggestions from its readers, that they say, can add up collectively to big savings. Reporter: Larry Hatteberg Email Address: larry.hatteberg@kake.com

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

This month, Consumer Reports came out with a list of small suggestions from its readers, that they say, can add up collectively to big savings.

Grow your flowers from seeds. Flats are easier to buy, but much more expensive.

Set up a direct deposit in your savings account. You’ll soon get used to having that money deducted.

One reader wrote: Every time I get a five dollar bill, I put it in a drawer.

Skip the big-name concert and buy the concert DVD instead. The DVD usually costs about $20.

Put a fare-alert on your favorite travel site. When deals come up, you save money.

On vacation, rent an apartment. You live like a local and it’s cheap.

Buy wine and beer by the case. It’s cheaper.

To save even more, cut out the wine and beer.

Smash your toilet paper roll so it’s no longer round. That way it won’t accidentally roll off unused paper.

Send your cost-cutting tips to larry.hatteberg@kake.com