Saving money is not only a necessity but is also a wonderful habit. It is aid that saving money is an art. However not all people possess it, for such people here Are some useful money saving tips.
The first thing that you can save money on is transportation. The best thing is to use the public means of transportation like a bus. It may look a little tough but in the long run it can help to save lots of money.
If you have a car or any other vehicle, the right thing would be to investigate gas prices, before actually buying it. You can find out lots of related information on the internet, so do some research before buying gas.
Saving gas is also a wonderful way of saving money. The first thing to be done is to get the engine tuned up. Also driving within the speed limit helps to save gas and money.
There also is a way to save money on groceries. The best way to do is to use coupons. Another wonderful way is to buy everything in bulk, as this way usually the things turn out to be cheaper. Shopping from sales is also a wonderful way.
The amount of money spent online has increased dramatically over the last few years. This is reflective of people saving money by looking for deals online. Voucher codes sites, cashback sites, and deal sites are all examples of websites that have experienced a lot of growth over the recent months as users look for savings.
Another thing where you can save some money is on utility bills. The people living in a cold climate have to spend lots of money on heating. They can save that money by simply using wood stoves to heat their home. It is wonderful way to save money on heating bill
Another thing on which usually a lot of money is spent is entertainment. To save on money one should avoid going to the opera. The better way is to go for a movie on discount tickets. There also is an option to go for picnic. This may seem somewhat restrictive to many people, but the truth is that it one good way of saving money.
One thing everyone takes for granted is their electricity, some people dont conserve energy and can forget easily to turn off a light when not in a room. Turning off lights and computers or other electronics when not being used can help you save on your electricity bill.
So try out the above mentioned money saving tips. This way you will end up saving lots of money on the various expenses that you do on a regular basis.
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#1 by Wordpress on May 29th, 2010
I have never once responded to a youtube video (though I am a youtubeaholic), but I must admit: that “I saved more money by switching to Geico” was downright hilarious. Thanks for making me laugh!!
#2 by WPMixer on May 29th, 2010
Dump your cell phone plan, dump your internet plan and all cable TV…go out to the beach everyday and surf or swim, or go golfing, any hobby you enjoy. Spend money only on food and on occasion spend some money for yourself once every 4 to 5 months! Problem solved!!!
#3 by Carrie S on May 29th, 2010
We easily save $100 per month on groceries and household items. We only use coupons for items we regularly buy unless it is a full-price coupon, which makes it free.
While we use coupons for all of our shopping, we rarely use online coupons because the newspaper coupons are much more valuable. For example, why use a 25-cent coupon online when the newspaper has a 75-cent coupon for the same item?
Here's my best advice:
1. Invest in 1-2 Sunday newspapers and clip out the coupons.
2. For the coupons you use most often, go to eBay, where you can purchase extras at a very reasonable price. In our household, we focus on high-dollar items like coffee, milk, juice and hard cheeses. We usually pay no more than $1-$3 for 10-20 coupons, including shipping (a first-class stamp and #10 envelopes). The coupons we don’t use are resold to neighbors or co-workers, which recoups our eBay costs.
Here's a direct link to the listings: http://health-beauty.listings.ebay.com/Coupons_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQsacatZ82567QQsocmdZListingItemList
3. If you go online, here's a couple web sites we do frequent for product news, trials, recipes and, occasionally, a coupon:
http://www.pg.com/en_US/products/index.jhtml
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf?e=email
#4 by Mr Duke!! =] on May 29th, 2010
Prevention is cheaper than cure, so keep them up to date on vaccinations, worming, and hoof care.
Buy in bulk. Hay is cheaper when you buy from the grower/baler, especially if you buy it at haying time so he doesn't have to store it.
A load of sawdust is much cheaper than buying baled shavings.
Don't waste money on blankets, fancy halters with matching leads, and so on. Stick to the basics.
If you don't have your own place, try to trade your labor for board. Or find a self board place, where you do all the work for your own horse.
Keep the horse on GOOD pasture – if you have access to sufficient good pasture (not overgrown weed patches) you can save a lot of money.
If you don't have the money, don't get a horse. But there are ways to make it a little less expensive.
#5 by crib_gurl_02 on May 29th, 2010
Muppet, as usual, has excellent suggestions.
Jim H committed a major violation in this forum by being insulting. Everybody knows that's my job. And West of Encino's, although his answers have been very good of late.
Anyway, if you purchase your tickets at funex.com, you can save a few bucks.
If you decide to buy food in the park, here are some tips:
-Going outside the park for a cheaper meal can take up a LOT of time. You can easily burn 2 hours getting out of the park, walking, eating, and getting back in. Think about how valuable your time is.
-Inside the park, Red Rockett's Pizza Port in Tomorrowland has decent pizza and pasta, and you can get refills on drinks.
-Carnation Cafe is nice sit-down, with entrees around $10. It's good comfort food (sandwiches, chicken pot pie, roast beef medallions), and great for people watching. Call 714-781-DINE to make reservations.
-Plaza Inn serves great chicken, pasta, and roast beef dinners. They are pretty big, so you can split one if you're not too hungry.
-In Downtown Disney, there are some restaurants where you can get cheaper versions of full meals: Napoli is a takeout counter for Naples, for example. Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen and Tortilla Jo's also have takeout counters.
Stay at the Howard Johnson or Candy Cane Inn. You will save a lot of time because you can walk to the park easily, and thes places aren't too expensive.
Have fun!
#6 by Free Blog on May 29th, 2010
My husband and I love pre-paid phones. Especially since he works out of state 90% of the time. We have pre-paid phones with mobile to mobile. We chose Cingular since the majority of our friends and all of our families use that service. It costs us about $30 every 3 or 4 months total.
#7 by Anonymous on May 30th, 2010
if you wanna save money most specially on mobile phone bills then use 08000mumdad.
#8 by Anonymous on May 30th, 2010
@MrEnergyCzar Your video is great! Thanks for sharing it. I only watched one – it would be great if you could summarize what each of the upgrades you did cost you.
We also love T-Mobile – we promote them on our web site and have 2 of their prepaid phones.
Steve
#9 by devil weed on May 31st, 2010
Craigslist.com
You can find new, used, and free stuff on this site.
Also…
Become a member of a freecyle group in your area. You will find this by going to 'Yahoo'. Click on 'Groups'. You will need to sign up to be a member. They will approve you, then you will get emails from people wanting to give stuff away for FREE. Doesn't get any cheaper than that. You can even REQUEST things that you want for free. People will contact you if they have stuff they don't need anymore and you can go pick it up ….for FREE.
#10 by Blogger on May 31st, 2010
We do have a land line for contact with the children’s school, doctors, and my school advisers. It costs us $20 per month for the bare minimum.
#11 by Anonymous on May 31st, 2010
Dump your cell plan and get T-Mob pay as you go (minutes only).. I pay $100 for 1,000 minutes per year, no contracts…thats over an hour a month….
#12 by slipknotical01@ymail.com on May 31st, 2010
I believe that those involved previously or currently in the military are able to request a discount at the Shades of Green hotel in Orlando, you might want to ask about it.
As for other saving money tips:
- Bring your breakfast with you. Pack granola bars and other non-perishable morning type items with you. Saves you at least $150 for your whole trip if you're not going to do the Disney Dining plan.
- Empty that cup of coins. Every household has that jar of spare change. Right before your trip, bring it to a Coinstar machine and cash it in. Use that money for souveneirs, it gives you a budget.
- If your kids are into the Disney pin trading, buy some on Ebay before you go. That way you don't have to spend $8-12.50 a pop for the pins and your children can trade at their own will with cast members.
- Once again, if you're not going to use the Disney Dining Plan, eat at more expensive establishments during lunch time. It has a similar menu but the food is for a cheaper price.
- Use Disney's Magical Express airport transfers if you're staying on Disney property. It is absolutely free and hassle free.
#13 by therightbananas on May 31st, 2010
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#14 by ktippi7624 on June 1st, 2010
#15 by V-Fusion on June 1st, 2010
1. I say clip coupons all the time and buy sale items.
I once helped my family turn a $200 grocery bill into a $80 bill for scan and clipping coupons. trust me it is worth it.
2. Put all coins in a jar then cash them in.
3. Buy out off season clothes for cheap at places like plato's closet
4. research sales online
5.research the lowest gas prices in your area (www.gasbuddy.com)
6. have a set amount you put away if you have a job like 15%
7. set financial goals
8. rent movies from the library
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SHOPPING RULES
1. never carry credit cards
2. make a list
3. don't carry all your money with you
4. look at different store prices
#16 by Anonymous on June 1st, 2010
Check out my “mad man” video shot in the aisles of Walmart!
#17 by WPBlog Shop on June 2nd, 2010
@pest0711 i also consider myself as one of the cheapest person.. in mobile phones, i use reverse calls like 08000mumdad. clever ei?
#18 by sexywitch528 on June 2nd, 2010
The ability to save money is the cornerstone of building wealth. In order to save money, you need to spend less than you earn. This is often easier said than done, but there are plenty of ways to help you begin saving money on even the tightest budget.
To build wealth and reach financial independence, you simply need to spend less than you earn. It is an easy concept to understand, but why is it so difficult? To answer this question, you need to examine the roots of overspending. When you know what factors drive your spending, you can fight back and save money so that you can spend less than you earn.
Plan Your Meals Ahead Of Time
One of the worst things you can do is head into the store without any sort of game plan. You will walk aimlessly up and down the aisles trying to put meals together in your head and grab whatever you come across that could work. This usually results in buying items you don’t need, or buying too much of something that ends up going to waste.
Take a few minutes the night before heading to the store and plan out what you’ll need for the week. If you go into the shopping trip knowing what you’ll be making, it will help keep you from making the extra purchases that aren’t needed. When you make your list, you then have to stick to it.
Scout Deals Before Hitting The Store
Most grocery chains will include their weekly ad in the newspaper, and some are featuring their ads right online. If you take a few minutes to find the good sales before reaching the store, you can use this information to help you create your shopping list and keep costs down.
Try Different Cuts Of Meat
Keep in mind that the more refined and convenient the cut of meat or poultry, typically the more it costs. For example, take the common chicken. When you’re at the store, compare the price of boneless and skinless breasts and thighs with the pieces on the bone and with skin. You may be shocked to see that buying boneless may easily cost double or more per pound. Buy with the bone, and spend 5 minutes removing it yourself at home, or better yet, try some new recipes with the bone-in varieties.
Stock Up On Good Deals
When you do come across a good deal, consider stocking up. This works especially well with regular necessities such as paper towels, toilet paper, and other items you go through regularly. If the price is right, pick up an extra pack since it could be another month before they go on sale again.
Stocking up works with food as well. If you are excited to see that boneless chicken breasts are on sale for $3.99/lb. compared to $6.99/lb., it might be worth buying a little more than you need. You can either freeze what you won’t eat right away so you can have chicken in the coming weeks when it isn’t on sale, or you can create a weekly meal plan that uses chicken a number of different ways to stretch through the whole week.
Don’t Be Afraid Of Store Brands
A lot of people are hesitant to swap out their favorite name brand item for a store brand, but a lot of store brand products are just as good, and cost less. I’ll be the first to admit there are some things I wouldn’t swap, but for a lot of staples, you won’t even notice a difference.
Don’t Fall For All Of The Multiple Item Sales
One of the best marketing strategies stores use to entice you to buy something is by labeling a product “3 for $6.99” or “5 for $5”, or some other amount. A lot of times, if you take the original cost of the product and multiply it by the number they tell you to buy, you might buy three of something and only save 25 cents. If it isn’t something you need a lot of, you just bought two extra items you didn’t really need just to save 25 cents, yet you actually spent a few dollars than you had intended.
Take the time to do the math behind these multiple item sales. There are certainly times when these can be great deals, but you want to be careful that you aren’t buying more than you need just because the sale sign makes it sound like a great deal.
Don’t Ignore Coupons
For whatever reason, the idea of cutting coupons has escaped many people today. I don’t know if it is because it takes a little extra time, or if it is perceived as being cheap, but there are a ton of opportunities to save money with your weekly coupons.
Finally, if you're unhappy with your low interest rate on your savings at the bank, if you are in U.S. you may want to consider U.S. Savings Bonds.