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You Subsist on Ramen to Fund Your Massage Addiction
How to Stretch It: Massages might seem mandatory after a long week, but their three-figure prices have a disappearing effect on your paycheck. For a cheap rubdown, find a massage school in your area. To get an official license as a massage therapist, students need to complete about 200 hours of therapy, so they're always looking for a pair of tight shoulders to rub. Most are about $25 per hour, with discounts for seniors and students. Check out the Natural Healer's website for a full list of massage schools around the country.
Total Savings: $45 to $75 per massage
Beauty is pain -- anyone who has gotten anything waxed or walked for longer than five minutes in heels knows that. But you know what else beauty is? Expensive. The powers that be know that we'll fork over big money for services and products that make us look and feel great. We've put together some tips and tricks so you can make those beauty treatments you love last -- without breaking the bank.
