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00:00If you're looking for a few easy ways to slash your budget, there are some common items that

00:08you could say we overpay for. See if you agree, and we'll change some of your purchasing choices.

00:13We start where you're likely watching this video, in the digital sphere.

00:17Reader's Digest says people downloading e-books or movies online can save some cash if they

00:21either already have an Amazon Prime membership or a library card. The publication also recommends

00:26checking out your cell phone bill to see if you're paying for data that you're not even using.

00:31Money Talks News says big pharmaceutical companies spend tons of money on ads for you to buy their

00:36drugs, and they usually cost more. The site says to consider going generic, pointing out that all

00:41generic drugs approved by the FDA have the same strength and purity of the brand name drugs.

00:46Speaking of brands, Richard Best of DontPayFool.com tells Reader's Digest that is exactly where

00:52consumers throw money away at the grocery store. From cereal to soda and coffee to condiments,

00:58most generic brands are just as good and in some cases can cost half as much as the big brands.