10 things you're wasting your money on

Is the cash in your wallet always mysteriously disappearing? Maybe you need to get a grip on your spending habits. Here are 10 things you could be wasting your money on.

By Helen Racanelli

1. Lattes

That Starbucks latte or cappuccino habit can add up. Give up the expensive coffees for a regular coffee (a "plain" coffee is always under $2, even at Starbucks) and save a few dollars every day. Better yet, brew your own at home.

Read more: Recipe: Iced Cappuccino Float

Page 1 - Lattes
Page 2 - DVDs and CDs
Page 3 - Using the washer and dryer every day
Page 4 - Restaurant or fast-food lunches
Page 5 - Clothes you don't need
Page 6 - Gas
Page 7 - Brand-name groceries
Page 8 - Cellphone contract
Page 9 - The convenience store
Page 10 - Lottery tickets

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