5 New Year's Resolutions That Save Money

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clipped from finance.yahoo.com Quit Smoking Smoking won't just kill you, it'll drain your bank account. Smokers are using the high cost of the habit as one reason to quit. In an August study by the American Lung Association in Washington, D.C., smokers listed "saving money" as the No. 1 reason they wanted to quit, says Dr. Norman H. Edelman, chief medical officer. Exercise Regularly You'll save money in several ways with regular exercise. On average, Americans are spending $7,800 annually on health care, according to the National Association of Health Underwriters. "More than half those costs are the result of lifestyle choices," says Leavitt. Eat Healthier A healthy eating plan can be as -- or more -- economical than fast food. "It's a total myth that eating healthy is expensive," says Tallmadge. "It's the cheapest way to eat." Pay Down Debt If this is a priority, it means that you've already recognized your life would be better without the stress of debt. Build Up Emergency Fund