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Quiz: Are you a thrifty spender?

Are you rocking the age of austerity with your thrifty ways? Find out with our quiz.

1. The best way to keep finances healthy during an economic downturn is by:

1) Using a credit card to delay payment.
2) Using a store card to buy clothes on credit.
3) Using discount vouchers to make sure I get good deals on treats like eating out.
4) Putting everything on my debit card so Im not tempted to spend the cash in my pocket.

2. The best way to save money on gas and electricity bills is to:

1) Shop around and change suppliers.
2) Turn the thermostat down in winter and wear woolly jumpers.
3) Spend less time at home.
4) Switch to energy efficient light bulbs.

3. The best way to save money on food is to:

1) Eat cheap fast food, like McDonalds and KFC.
2) Stop eating meat.
3) Buy and cook in bulk.
4) Shop around and look for bargains.

4. A swish is:

1) A type of swanky clothes shop.
2) The first showing of new designer collections on the catwalk.
3) A party where people swap clothes.
4) A reworked version of the Nike Swoosh.

Updated: 17/10/2011

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