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everyday I drop my spare change into a jar. At the end of the month I put that change into my savings account. You would be amazed at the amount of money you accrue by the end of the month.

- Submitted by 120HEREICOME2 8/21/2010 in Saving Money | 4 Comments

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SHASUN 8/22/2010 7:21:00 AM

I have been doing this for quite a while now, and I am very pleased with the amount of money I have been able to deposit into my bank accounts Every single deposit I make contributes to an ever-increasing total balance.

CJANSEN40 8/21/2010 1:06:00 PM

I do this too and usually have more than enough spending money for vacation every year

MICHELLEFROST 8/21/2010 10:40:00 AM

me too but i save mine for longer for holidays or christmas

FYRCOP 8/21/2010 10:21:00 AM

My wife finds mine and uses it. But hey, that's what it's for I guess... to use as needed.

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