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Here are 45 practical strategies, from trimming utility costs to rethinking big expenses, to help you lower what you pay each month.

Bike commuting is healthier and more environmentally friendly than driving and faster than walking, and, over time, it will save you a lot on MetroCards (if not stop you entirely from buying them).