For the Everything Cheaper special hour, TODAY asked viewers to tweet @TODAYshow your top tips to save money via the hashtag #MySavingsTip.
Seventeen of the best ones are highlighted below, and find all of your responses here.
TODAY set out to find three of the thriftiest tactics from our viewers. The top three finalists show off their tips and tricks in saving money.
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Sorry I missed the request for ideas. I would add that I save a lot if I make a grocery list before I go shopping and pretty much stick to it, except I always make a pass through the meat aisle to see what's on sale. With the list, I don't tend as much to pick up things like that unusual, ethnic-cuisine frozen dinner that's been sitting in my freezer for six months waiting for me to get the nerve to eat it!