What are some ways you save money or cut corners?

Question

My husband and I are always looking for ways to cut spending and to put that much-needed cash into our savings.

What do you do to save money?! What do you cut corners on? What money saving tips do you have?

Answer 1

There are a few things that i do to save cash...here they are!

Drive the speedlimit! I am a total speed demon (or WAS before little savannah made her appearance) However, driving at or below the speed limit will maximize your MPG!

Skip the Starbucks, at 4 or 5 bucks a pop, it'll really add up.

Go to the movies during the day on the weekend, with tickets well over 9 bucks at many theaters after 5, its totally worth it to save a few and go early. Not to mention, its nice to leave a movie and know you still have a whoooole evening ahead of you!

When you do decide to go out to eat, share meals! Restaurants serve huuuuuuuge portions. Especially when I go to dinner or lunch with my sister, we always share 1 appetizer and 1 entree. Also, skip the cocktails, and even soda! Sodas are usually at least 2 bucks, so for a party of 2, theres nearly 5 bucks (including the tax) right off your check.

Fill up your gas tank on those special savings days, most gas stations have them, and you can save upwards of 8 cents per gallon.

Never pay full price! seriously, just don't do it. Theres no reason to, eventually everything goes on sale.

Buy in bulk when you can, especially for things like toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

Knowing youve got a little one who may enjoy trips to places like local museums etc. check your local library and see if they have coupons/discount tickets. I know that mine does and I bet yours does too!

Well, I'm sure there are many more, but these are a few things that I do to pinch pennies here or there.

Answer 2

Not knowing what your lifestyle is like, these are kind of a stab in the dark, but maybe a few will help.
- Stop drinking/buying soda -- you'd be surprised how much it costs and how much you can save
- Buy generic/store brand products whenever you're not set on buying brand name
- Sell your old stuff on eBay
- Buy in bulk and freeze perishables (maybe get a membership to Costco or Sam's Club)
- Save your change and once in awhile take it to the bank and deposit it all in your savings account
- Use coupons, shop sales, send in rebates
- Depending on where you live, you might want to try shopping for clothes at thrift shops. It's a great way to save money and you can sometimes find nearly-new clothing for a fraction of the price it'd cost to buy new
- Learn how to cook so you can eat out less
- Look into carpooling or taking public transportation for your work commute

Answer 3

save the opt for record and the opt for record on opposite sides of the room and ensure that you do both use a similar lists. you do not opt for less costly expenses or investments to slip off of the opt for record. save questioning the way you're and don't be afraid to snatch some extra money doing a short spare time interest you don't like. If all you do is help someone p.c.. for shifting on a weekend you may have funds that isn't contained in the budget. There is going something off the opt for record.

Answer 4

I changed out all the light bulbs in the house for energy saving ones, installed thermal windows and a new high efficency heating and cooling system. I pack my lunch instead of eating fast food everyday at work & try to keep my gasoline usage to a minimum.

Answer 5

I don't eat out in restaurants much or buy fast food often. I save my change then take it to the bank when it accumulates. Ive stopped buying alot of things online.

Answer 6

Tell me if you get any good hints.... I'm terrible at this....