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Slim Down for Summer & Trim Your Finances Too! Says Informa Research Services

• Set goals and create a plan to achieve them. When losing weight or shaping up your personal finances, setting goals can be a major motivator. Knowing there is a finish line in sight can help get you through tough times. Create a budget for both your dollars and your calories to achieve your goal, and commit to it. Use online financial calculators to help figure out how to consolidate your debt or earn the most on your savings.
• Make physical and financial fitness a part of your routine. Try to do some activity every day to move closer to your goal. To trim your waistline, take a brisk walk on your lunch break. To enhance your savings, check rates online. Doing these small, simple tasks regularly will yield noticeable results.
• Shop local to stay lo-cal and save money. Shop at your local farmers' markets for fresh, ripe produce straight from the growers. Be aware that not all the produce there will be cheaper, but many times, you can buy items like loose salad greens for cheaper than the packaged alternative at your mainstream grocer. Furthermore, because the fruits and vegetables are picked at the peak of season, they tend to be better tasting than those found at many conventional markets. Don't be surprised if fruits and vegetables quickly become your new favorite foods! Even while you're on the go, you can use ERATE.com's iPhone app to find the best credit card and mortgage rates.
• Stay at home to cut costs and calories. Instead of going out to restaurants, try to cook more meals at home. By doing so, not only do you save money, but you also have total control over what goes into your meal. To make your home as affordable as possible, check current refinance rates to ensure you have the lowest rate attached to your home financing. You could save a significant amount of money by refinancing your home loan with a lower rate.

These small changes in your everyday habits can bring about noticeable results. Stay focused and you can look forward to an improved physical and financial physique this summer!

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