Buying Secondhand Could Seriously Cut Your Spending

They say you get what you pay for, but there are times when being a cheapskate actually pays off. PennyGem’s Johana Restrepo has more.

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00:00they say you get what you pay for but there are times when being a cheapskate actually pays off

00:09generic prescription drugs have to have the same active ingredients and strength as brand name

00:15drugs and they cost up to 85% less according to the FDA money talks news reports that the same

00:22can be said for over-the-counter drugs try to reach for the store brand or generic version when

00:27you can don't buy expensive tools for a one-time project try to find stores or libraries nearby

00:33that you can borrow them from or reach out to friends furnishing a room can cost thousands of

00:39dollars people put perfectly good furniture up for sale online all the time if you're on a road trip

00:45and just need a place to spend the night look for a cheap hotel every dollar recommends you also buy

00:51generic or off-brand cleaning products pantry staples and condiments