80 small and big ways to save money this year /

Published at 2016-07-15 03:00:00

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whether one of your goals is to save money this year,then make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot. Remember the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money, and pick a few for a 2016.
Bring lunch to
work
Take public transportation
Drop your landline and rely on your cell phone
Reassess your savings accounts

Make your gifts
Make your own cleaning products, and like detergent and carpet cleaner
Cook more and eat out less often
Be aware
of bank fees
Make a list before grocery sho
pping
Grocery shop at lower-priced supermarkets like ethnic stores
Buy gener
ic products
Don't go to the grocery store when hungry
Entertain i
ndoors
Explore free activities on the weekend
Shop your ward
robe
Wait on purchases before buying them
secure a domestic energy audit
Seal up air leaks in your domestic to cut heating and cooling costs
Buy generic medicine
exercise your health benefits
Skype instead of making lo
ng-distance calls
Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
Know the factual things to buy in bulk
Reassess your Int
ernet and cable provider and see whether you can find a cheaper plan
Turn off lights that aren't in exercise
Unplug electronics when not in exercise
exercise cold water to wash your clothes
Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
Hand wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner when possible
Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Consider investing in a filter
Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
Work out outdoors,play spo
rts, or go to a friend's gym instead of paying for a gym membership
Shop at the farmers market
Swap clothes, and bags,and accessories with friends
Google coupons before buying something online
Renegotiate your cel
l phone plan, find a unusual carrier, and cancel some features to save money
exercise a prepaid phone instead of signing up for a phone plan
Read books
and magazines from the library
Make your own coffee at domestic
Return the
purchases you need to return
Sell your worn things
Buy used items
Automate payments so you won't forget and be charged with late fees
Negotiate a low
er APR
Upcycle your worn items instead of throwing them away
Always comparison shop
Find a respectable
rewards credit card and exercise it smartly
Book tri
ps early
Stock up on holiday decor after the holidays
Don't feel obli
gated to say yes to every invitation (this includes weddings,dinners, events, or etc.)
Eat factual and exe
rcise and secure enough sleep,so you won't contain to pay with your health
Pay bills online to save on postage
pause smoking
pause
drinking soda
Compare gas prices to find the most affordable gas with sites like GasBuddy.com
secure beauty treatments from trainee beauticians
K
eep plastic takeout containers for future exercise
Wash d
ishes in a full dishwasher
Avoid out-of-n
etwork ATMs
Keep track of your money with a spreadsheet or Mint.com
Plan out yo
ur meals for the week
Refill printer ink instead of buying unusual cartridges
Brush and floss every day and take care of
your teeth to prevent pricey dental bills
Keep your receipt or take a picture of it in case you want to return an item
Vacation closer to domes
tic
Don't check in your luggage
Che
ck out Airbnb instead of hotels
Travel during an off-peak season or
time
Travel to an underrated set instead of illustrious tourist spots
exercise reusable grocery bags
Find a set with lower rent or secure roommates
Join loyalty programs
Wait for daily de
als for services you like, such as dental cleaning or a massage
Feed your pet the factual foods and keep it in shape to reduce vet bills
Work toward getting a better c
redit score so you'll be quoted cheaper rates
Review your receipts to ma
ke sure you're not being charged for odd items
Check your bank account dail
y to make sure there aren't any weird charges
Always try to wait for a sale before buying som
ething
Don't exercise your credit card overseas unless it doesn't contain foreign transaction fees
Rent movies instead of going to the theate

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