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Jul 27

5 Reasons Being Nice to Neighbors Can Save You Big Money

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Jul 27, 2010 / 05:07
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If you’re human, chances are you want to save money.

So who knew it was as simple as listening to your kindergarten teacher. What, didn’t yours teach you to share too?

California is debating a bill that would help neighbors share an SUV to green the state, but you don’t have to wait for legislation.

Taking the concept out of the school playground and putting it to work in your neighborhood can save you hundreds a year.

1. Internet service. All it takes is a wireless router, and you and your neighbor — or neighbors — can bring a $60 Internet bill down to $30 or less a month. You’ll cover your cost of the router you would likely have bought anyway in about three to four months.

2. Lawn equipment. A friend who has neighbors who live in their house only part-time went in with his neighbor on the cost of a riding mower. It enabled him (and his partner) to afford a much nicer mower than the original push model they were looking at.

FULL STORY: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/5-reasons-being-nice-to-neighbors-can-save-you-big-money-2046879/

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