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Plugging Spending Leaks
Spending small amounts of money can add up to big bucks over time. Use the chart below to see where money might be "leaking" out of your purse or wallet. Some of the items may not apply to you now, or you may not have much control over them at this point in your life.
Still, no matter what your personal circumstances, it's likely that some amount of money is wasted. That waste could go toward helping you meet your goals.
Add to this list any smallbut frequentpurchases you make and see how much those purchases cost you over a year.
Spending Leaks
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Item
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Cost of item
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Cost per month
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Cost per year
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| Cigarettes |
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Add-on phone services,
such as call waiting |
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| Alcohol |
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| Cable TV |
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Check-cashing
stores |
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Drinks out
with friends |
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| Eating out |
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Long-distance
phone calls |
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| Tickets |
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| Magazines |
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Snacks/convenience
store purchases |
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| Soda |
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Vending machine
snacks |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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