"Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." 

These wise words from Benjamin Franklin are as true today as they were when he spoke them more than a century ago.

Sadly, saving money these days is often easier said than done--especially when you can buy almost anything you want with the simple swipe across a smartphone screen.

But saving money is essential to creating a brighter financial future for yourself and your family. One of the most effective ways to begin building a nice-sized nest egg is to cut out the little expenses and then build toward bigger ideas. 

Here's a look at five simple money saving tips that can help you eliminate the little stuff and build a bigger savings account

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No one who lives in Las Vegas would ever knock air conditioning. But after a long spring and summer of breathing air conditioned air, there is something quite liberating about fresh outdoor air.

Make the most of this small indulgence at some of these fun activities near Las Vegas, including:

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Birds are to roofs what rabbits are to flowers and shrubs: pleasant to admire as they flutter or jump around but destructive when they want to be.

So even if you’re a proud, card-carrying member of an Audubon society who likes to take nature walks with a pair of binoculars around your neck, it behooves you to understand how birds can damage your roof – and also how you can deter them from wreaking havoc there. Birds really are called pests for a reason, especially when you consider these points from a roofing contractor in Las Vegas:

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It could be a fun weekend project for the entire family. It could morph into a science experiment for your favorite science student. It might even be both, but one thing is for certain: a do-it-yourself home energy audit can give you the information you need to give your energy bills the cold shoulder.

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Your roof is arguably the most important single component of your home. It keeps the inclement weather out and protects your family and belongings. Even the most basic of shelters is defined as four poles supporting a simple roof.

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