There are a lot of ways to save money, from coupons to apps to common sense things that we can forget to do there are tons of things. Here are over 100 ways to save money in your daily life. These ideas won’t feel like a lot, but they are a big part of how we managed to get out of debt once and for all.
There is a post for each of these, so make sure to pin it for later so you can get all these money-saving tips.
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12 Ways To Save Money On Groceries
Your grocery bill should be the first place to look when you want to save money. There are a lot of ways to cut costs on your grocery bill, including:
- Sign up for your grocery stores rewards program
- Get these apps on your phone: Checkout 51 | Ibotta | Coupons.com
- Make a Meal Plan and a Shopping List (Get ours here when you sign up for our email list)
- Find Out When Everything Gets Marked Down
- Start Shopping When Things Are Marked Down
- Look at the End of the Aisles for Extra Savings
- Buy Generic
- Make Sure You’re Comparing the Right Prices
- Buy Frozen Produce Instead Of Fresh
- Bank With Them
- Use a Cash Back Credit Card When It Makes Sense
- Take Advantage of Discounts When They Come Up
- Look for Discounted Gift Cards For When You Shop (Start looking here)
Check out the full post: How to Save Money On Groceries tap here.
10 Ways to Save Money On Fuel
Gas prices don’t seem to be going down, so if you are going to drive use these key ideas to save money on your fuel costs. Your wallet and your car will thank you, you know… if they could talk.
- Don’t Speed
- Consider Driving a Smaller Car
- Don’t Let Your Car Idle
- Don’t Let Your Car Warm Up for Too Long
- Properly Maintain Your Car
- Only Drive With What You Need In the Car
- Walk a Little Extra
- Car Pool
- Use a Cashback Credit Card
- Maximize Your Rewards When You Fuel Up
To read the full article: How to Save Money on Fuel click here.
10 Ways To Save Money On Electronics
Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a bit of an electronics junkie (it’s really not a problem, I can quit anytime, I just don’t want to).
Still, having your vices doesn’t mean you have to spend like a crazy person. Just make sure you are using these tips to save money and preserve the electronics you have.
- Create an “I Want” List and Wait for the Deals
- Buy an Older Generation Device
- Set Up Alerts or Notifications for Sales
- Shop At the Right Time of Year for What You Want
- Drain Your Battery Completely Every Time
- Charge Your Battery Completely Every Time
- Don’t Overcharge the Battery
- Avoid the Extended Warranty
- Always Be a Smart Shopper
- Use Cash Back Services To Help Save Money
To read the full article: 10 Ways to Save Money on Electronics
8 Great Ways to Save Money On Alcohol
Of course, if we are going to be saving money, cutting our drinking costs is a thing we should look at. And there are some simple ones, but there are some that are fun hobbies to take on, too (check out the first two).
- Make Your Own Beer
- Make Your Own Wine
- Have Someone Else Make Your Wine For You
- Buy in Bulk
- Buy Generic
- Refill Fancy Bottles with Generic Booze
- Drink Less
- Get the Ibotta apps on your phone
Check out “How to Save Money on Alcohol” for all the details on these ideas.
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9 Ways to Save Money On Kids Clothing
If you have kids, you know they rip through clothing like gift wrap on Christmas morning. Saving money here is a big one, especially when the growth spurts start (which we have two kids in the midst of right now. My wallet hurts just thinking about it…. you know… if my wallet could feel pain). Here’s how we are cutting our kids clothing costs.
- Repurpose Existing Kids Clothing
- Same Kids Clothes, New Accessories
- Shop at Thrift and Gently Used Second Hand Stores
- Do a Clothes Swap with Kids in Your Area
- Sign up for Email Discounts at Favorite Store and Look for Sales
- Shop the Outlet Malls
- Get Discounted Gift Cards For Your Favorite Stores
- Shop Online and Save
- Get Good Detergent
Read the full article: 9 Ways to Save Money on Kids Clothing
8 Tips to Save Money On Your Car Expenses
Car repairs stink, but you can help save money by making sure you take advantage of these tips (I tried to put something smart in here, but I know nothing about cars…. ’nuff said)
- Buy Used Instead of New
- Drive It ’Til It Dies
- Don’t Speed…
- Compare Insurance Options
- Become a Better Driver
- Shop for Coupons Before You Take Your Car in for Servicing
- Find a Mechanic You Trust
- Sell Privately
Read the full article: 8 Great Tips to Save Money on Your Car Expenses
12 Ways to Save Money Eating Out at Restaurants
Ok we all know that eating at restaurants is more expensive than eating at home right? No surprise there. But if you are going to dine out then use these tips to keep more coin in your pockets.
- Pregame Before Going Out
- Eat on Kids Eat Free Nights
- Bring Your Own Bottle
- Use Your Costco Privileges
- Use Discounted Gift Cards
- Order Water Instead of Pop or Alcohol
- Fill Up On the Free Bread
- Share Your Meal
- Order an Appetizer Instead of an Entree
- Opt for the Smaller Portion
- Avoid the Add Ons
- Skip the Desert
Check out the full article: 12 Ways to Save Money Eating Out at Restaurants
10 Ways to Save Money At Work
- Bring Coffee From Home
- Buy a Thermos and Bring Your Coffee
- Pack Your Own Lunch
- Take the bus
- Car Pool
- Drive the Fastest and Shortest Route to Work
- Park in a Cheaper Area and Walk
- Work From Home
- Work Compressed Hours to Cut Down on Days at Work
- Simplify your work outfit to one style
To read the full article “10 Ways to Save Money at Work” click here.
8 Ways to Save Money on Water and Waste Utilities:
- Install Low-Flow Shower Heads
- Put Insulation Around your Hot Water Pipe
- Install an Aerator
- Install a Dual Flush Toilet
- Stop the Drip
- Maximize Using Your Dishwasher
- Practice Using Less Water
- Recycle, Reduce and Reuse
Here are more ways to save money on utilities
7 Ways to Save Money on Electricity
- Turn Off Appliances When You Aren’t Using Them
- Ditch the 1970’s Beer Fridge
- Don’t Use the Oven on Small Things
- Fill Up The Dishwasher
- Switch To Air Dry
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Use the “Free” Freezer
To read the full article click here
8 Ways to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
- Get a Programmable Thermostat
- Turn Down the Thermostat
- Open Your Windows at Night
- Upgrade Your Insulation
- Upgrade Your Windows
- Stop the air from leaking out (use this)
- Replace Your Furnace Filter
- Go Geothermal
3 Ways to Save Money on Telecommunications
- Reduce your Cable Bill
- Look at Bundling Your Internet, Mobile Phones, and Cable
- Switch from a landline to VOIP
3 Ways to Save Money on Lighting
- Turn Off The Lights
- Replace your lights with LED
- Install Dimmer Switches
To read the full article click here.
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These are great tips! I try to follow many of these, especially driving my beater car around until it dies 🙂
Thanks Kristin! Driving your car for as long as possible is a great way to save money. The repairs bills might be harder towards the end of the life of the car, but it still beats car payments for 5 years.