Small Change Can Bring Big Savings (NAPSA)—Saving money may be easier than many people think. Consider the case of Matt Langan who decided to reduce his daily out-of-pocket expenses. When the 26-year-old marketing director calculated how much he spends each week on sending out his shirts to be laundered, he was shocked. “I probably spent more than $500 on my shirts last year,” Langan said. “My wife told me I should invest $1.49 in a can of Niagara Spray Starch and put the savings into a retirement account.” Many Americansare looking to cut costs in order to grow their savings, especially in these uncertain economic times. Even small lifestyle changes—such as cutting down on dry cleaning or brewing your own coffee in the morning instead of buying a cup on the way to work—canresult in significant savingsovertime. “I think people are surprised at howeasyit is to get that crisp, professional look and save money by doing their own laundry,” said Robert Kaufmann, Brand Manager for Niagara. “And we havea full range of products for every ironing need, all of which help the iron glide quickly and smoothly over the fabric. So whetherit’s a heavyduty job or just a light touch-up, Niagara provides the finishing touch on looking your best.” The public education group America Savesoffers these tips on “finding” money to save: Tip Annual Savings (S) Ironing your own garments 576.00 Eat out 2 fewer times a month 360.00 (4 shirts, 2 pairs of pants per week) Save $.50 a day in loose change 182.00 Cut soda/pop consumption by 72.00 1 liter week At work, substitute 1 coffee 480.00 for 1 cappuccino Bring lunch to work 720.00 (saving estimated $3/day) Borrow, rather than buying, one book a month Comparison shop for gas (save est. $.25/gallon) Bounceoneless check a month Pay credit card bill on time to avoid late fee Pay off credit card debt, reducing interest Maintain checking account minimum to avoid fees 180.00 48.00 240.00 300.00 180.00 84.00 @ Matt Langan estimates he’ll save at least $3,000 this year if he sticks to his plan. “I’ve gotten really good at ironing,” he says. “My wife says my shirts look better than ever.” For more information on laundering and ironing tips, visit www.niagara.com.
