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

10. Lottery tickets

The odds of winning a multimillion-dollar jackpot are stacked against you. Really, really stacked against you. If you're not ready to give up on lotto tickets altogether, at least curb your habit.

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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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