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。但他们在你的每月账单上收取的钱远多于此。
　　
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。而一个便宜的微波炉却让你去加热外卖。
　　
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。75%的人都让牛仔裤闲置着。
　　
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 freshener  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
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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。