We have now been over 20 different ways to save money. Have you learned anything new yet? I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new ways to save money.
If you are the same way, then here you go friends, here are our final 10 of 30 ways to save money:
- Go vegetarian. Even if it is for just one day per week, skipping the meat in your meals is a great way to save some money on your overall grocery bill.
- Buy local. Buy your meat from a local farmer/rancher. Buy your produce from local farm stands. During the summer and early fall I always buy my produce at local farm stands and I save a significant amount of money. I love shopping like this too, because you know that you are getting quality, healthy foods.
- Autopay your bills. Many companies offer a small discount for paying your bills through an autopay program.
- Clean out your closets. I am willing to bet that you have some items in your closet that you no longer need and that you could sell for extra money.
- Pay off your credit cards. Even small credit cards can rack up the interest fees. Pay them off now
- Combine trips. Make sure to combine your shopping trips into one or two throughout the week instead of each day of the week. This will save a significant amount on fuel costs.
- Carpool. Whether we are talking about the drive to work or taking the kids to school, find someone that you can carpool with and save money on your fuel costs.
- Ask for discounts. It doesn’t hurt to ask, right? That’s kind of my motto these days. When you are out shopping, be sure and ask for discounts. Yeah, they may not have a listed sale happening, but you never know what kind of discounts they may be offering.
- Brown bag it. Don’t go out to lunch, pack your own lunch instead.
- See if you qualify for free lunch for the kids. Reduced/free lunches for the kids at school can save you a significant amount of money and the income limits aren’t as restrictive as you may think. Be sure to see if you qualify before the kids head back to school.
