Ways to cut back and save money
Buy generic products when possible.
Shop and low price stores
Thrift Stores
Yard Sales
Thrift Stores
Yard Sales
Coupons
& Discount Cards!
Sunday Paper & Online Printables
Sign up for savings at local stores and pharmacies
Watch for double coupon days!
Sign up for savings at local stores and pharmacies
Watch for double coupon days!
Make
things at home!
Gifts
Decor
Food - Lunches
Fix what you already have!
Decor
Food - Lunches
Fix what you already have!
Go
to the library
It is cheaper and sometimes even
free to check out a book
Some libraries have educational movies for kids!
Some libraries have educational movies for kids!
Be
aware of Transportation Costs
Make all stops while you are out
Fuel savings on purchases made through certain stores saves money too!
Fuel savings on purchases made through certain stores saves money too!
Be
Content!
It is easier to save when you are
happy with what you already have!
As yourself if you REALLY need that item before you buy it.
Where will it be in one year?
As yourself if you REALLY need that item before you buy it.
Where will it be in one year?
Utilities
Unplug what you're not using.
Talk to utility companies about ways they can help you save.
Shop around for the best rates.
Try a set payment on utilities like propane or natural gas.
-Your bill will be the same all year and more manageable!
Pay bills on time to avoid late fees.
Talk to utility companies about ways they can help you save.
Shop around for the best rates.
Try a set payment on utilities like propane or natural gas.
-Your bill will be the same all year and more manageable!
Pay bills on time to avoid late fees.
Make
a Budget
Give yourself a spending allowance
to carry in cash.
-You see it and spend it slower than if you are just swiping plastic.
Know how much is coming in and how much is going out.
-The "ebb and flow" of your banking account.
-You see it and spend it slower than if you are just swiping plastic.
Know how much is coming in and how much is going out.
-The "ebb and flow" of your banking account.
Groceries
Make a shopping list and buy no extras
Make a shopping list and buy no extras
Buy meat in bulk
Have one vegetarian meal a week (if meat is your thing)
Have one vegetarian meal a week (if meat is your thing)
I found these tips in my "me folder" of random things when I was cleaning up. I just wanted to share and maybe help someone else, feel free to add your own tips in the comments area!
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