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Instructions 1 Track your spending for at least 2 weeks. You won't really know how to live a thriftier lifestyle until you know where your money is currently going. Write down every time you spend money and take a look at it at the end of the month. You will see obvious ways to reduce the small daily expenses that many of us accrue. 至少记账2周。只有知道钱都花在哪了你才知道如何节俭。每次花钱的时候都记录下来，月底看一遍。减少每日所产生开支的方法会显而易见。 2 Scour the Internet when you have to make purchases. Because of the easy access to information, you can compare prices from more stores in less time. Check your local stores as well as online providers to find the best price. 买东西前上网查一下。因为这是最简单、最省时的获得信息和比较价格的方式。上网查看下本地商店和网店的价格，寻求一个最便宜的价格。 3 Turn off the lights and other electronics in your home when you are not using them. Open a window and let in the natural light instead. Leaving electronics on can use a tremendous amount of extra energy, costing you money. Also, unplug chargers when you are not using them. Your cell phone charger is still using a residual amount of electricity when it is plugged into the wall. 在家不用电的时候要关掉电灯和其它的一些电器。打开窗户用自然光代替灯光。开着电器不管会耗费大量能源，增加你的开支。另外，充电器不用的时候也拔掉。手机充电器如果不拔，还会用些余电。 | 
