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By Cameron Huddleston, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger.com
July 28, 2010
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When you're trying to cut costs, there are some things you can't really eliminate from your budget, such as dental and health care. But that doesn't mean you can't lower the costs of going to the dentist or doctor. Consumerism Commentary has tips to help reduce the cost of dentist care, and the New York Times Bucks blog offers one way to lower a doctor's bill.
While we're talking about ways to spend less, make sure you're not paying for services you could do yourself or for things you don't need. See BillShrink's 10 Things We Overpay For. WalletPop also warns about unpopular taxes and fees cropping up for services that once cost nothing, such as fees to use public parks. (And see our 10 Surprising Ways Your State May Tax You Next slide show.)
Here are more personal finance tips and insights from across the Web:
Surprising Secrets of the Cheapskates Next Door [Get Rich Slowly]
“Sure, we could afford to spend more, but why would we? It wouldn’t make us any happier.”
The Five Minute Rule [Bargaineering]
When it comes to your finances and investing, "If there is something you can’t understand in five minutes or less, take a pass."
Silence Can Be a Great Negotiating Tactic [Sweating the Big Stuff]
"The next time you’re in a tight spot and aren’t sure where to take the negotiations, try waiting for the other person to make the first move."
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