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    Four Things Making You Poor This Week

    By | Work + Money – Thu, Jun 7, 2012 1:49 PM EDT

    No small change! These four things can really dig into your budget. No small change! These four things can really dig into your budget. Save money by staying ahead of the news. Here's what you need to know this week

    1. Even if you don't drop off dry cleaning often, the bill is going to be higher when you do.
    According to CNNMoney, the price of wire hangers is on the rise, which means your tally will be as well.

    *AND SOME GOOD NEWS: Cut down on dry cleaning by learning how to do laundry faster and better    .

    2. Just when you thought flying couldn't get any more expensive, airlines are considering charging for oversize carry-on bags.
    *AND SOME GOOD NEWS: If possible, drive instead. Here's how to save on a road trip.

    3. Thanks to a limping economy, full-time jobs are getting harder to find.

    *    AND SOME GOOD NEWS: 10 ways to earn money from home.

    4. Utility executives predict higher monthly bills for consumers, citing rules requiring the use of more renewable energy and a reduction in coal-fired power plants.

    *AND SOME GOOD NEWS: Learn how to save on electricity this summer.