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"All told, the average American household spent $51,100 in 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While the bulk of that money went for housing, we still spent more than $1,600 on apparel and services, $2,482 on entertainment and $2,625 on food away from home. That mystery category of "all other expenditures" averaged $3,267.
Wouldn't it be nice to spend a little less? Fortunately, there are a number of tried and true ways to save money on virtually everything you buy."