想省钱？就别买这10样东西(双语视频)

Times are tough, but saving money isn't. Just decide what you can do without. Here are 10 common but unnecessary purchases you don't need.

人生在世多坎坷，但省钱可没这么辛苦。就想想你有什么不需要的吧。以下是10件你不需要的十件物品。

Step 1: Credit Card Protection Plans 信用卡保护方案

They promise to make minimum payments if you lose your job. But they add a significant amount to your monthly bill- money better spent paying down balances.

他们答应你在失业时给予最低付款。最好使用信用卡后当月还清, 不要使用最低消费, 因为那时会有利息的。

Step 2: Commercial Grade Appliances 商用电器

Americans are eating out more than ever, and an inexpensive microwave heats take-out quite well.

现在的美国人大多出去吃饭。一个便宜的微波炉也足以能够使外卖很好的加热。

Step 3: Detox 排毒品

Teas, colonics, even Japanese foot pads claim to detoxify your body. Your liver and kidneys do that for free.

虽然茶叶，清肠片，甚至日本脚垫号称能给你的身体排毒。可你的肝脏和肾免费帮你排毒。

Step 4: Jeans 牛仔裤

The average American woman owns 8 pairs or more. Even at 75% off put them back.

平均每个美国女人有8条甚至更多的牛仔裤。即使是打2.5折也请忍住购买冲动将它放回

Step 5: Kleenex Box Covers 盒装面巾纸

Research has shown tissue works fine without a cover.

研究发现没有盒子的纸巾更好用。

Step 6: Gag Gifts 恶作剧的礼物

Gag gifts are only funny once. And they're not even that funny. No refunds. Same goes for cutesy knick-knacks.

恶作剧的礼物只是一时的好笑罢了。实际上它们也没怎么好笑。而且这些玩意儿不能退款。相同的礼品只能成为娇柔做作的小饰品。

Step 7: Air Fresheners 空气清新剂

If your house stinks, clean it. That should take care of the odor.

如果你的房子有异味，那就打扫吧。这可以解决恶臭的问题。

Step 8: Satellite Navigation 卫星导航仪

The vast majority of drivers know exactly where they're going. If you don't, online directions are free.

绝大多数的开车人都知道路。如果你不知道，网上的导航可是免费的。

Step 9: Big Box Bulk 大整理箱

If you don't use it, it's not a bargain. It's a waste.

如果你不使用它，那它就不是便宜品。买它是一种浪费。

Step 10: Home Exercise Equipment 家用健身器

Most of it ends up unused, and there are far cheaper ways to hang up wet socks.

大多数健身器买回来就从未使用过，想挂湿袜子有更便宜的方式。