Well this is the time of year when we try to trim the fat in more ways than one. One thing we'd all like to see getting fatter is our wallets. Here are some helpful ideas to help you hold on to your hard earned money and get more for it when you do have to spend it.

Everything from rising transportation costs to the development of biofuels, such as biodiesel, push up the cost of food and put a pinch on consumers' wallets.

It takes a little planning and a some preperation but you can do it. If you really want to have the extra cash for the fun stuff. Or you could jus tour Rowdy Friends Rewards Club and get load of free stuff just by reading this on our website

(via Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit.)

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