I am always looking for ways to help people save money and help them get out of debt.  With the economy the way it has been lately most people are money conscious, but here are a few simple ways to save some money on the things that have become habits. I came across this article in money magazine..... 

• Use only your own bank's ATMs. Save the service charge.
• Don't go to Starbucks, brew your own coffee and bring it in a thermos to work.
• Rent a DVD three times a month instead of going to the movies.
• Ride your bike around town instead of joining a gym.
• Borrow a book from a friend instead of shelling out $25 bucks every time you go to Barnes & Noble.
• Hand wash your 'dry clean only' items.
• Take your family on a road trip vacation instead of flying somewhere.
• And lastly, brown bag your lunch 3 times a week instead of buying it everyday.