Simple, Easy Tips on Saving Money

1. Cut dry sheets in half.
2. Install a water filter and stop buying bottled water.
3. Buy different cuts of meat. It can be less expensive to buy a whole chicken and cut it up yourself versus buying the higher priced boneless chicken breasts.
4. Wash and reuse plastic bags.
5. Clean your own carpets.
6. Use Skype to make free, long distance phone calls.
7. Fill out and return rebates and discount forms.
8. Buy refurbished equipment and appliances.
9. Internet shop for online discounts.
10. Request discounts (lower rates) from any vendor that provides services. Most are willing to reduce rates to match competing offers.
11. Pay premiums on an annual basis.
12. Increase insurance deductibles.
13. Cut your family’s hair.
14. Buy clothing at thrift or outlet stores.
15. Buy used text books for school and college.
16. Refill printer ink cartridges instead of buying new ones.
17. Make you own clothes.
18. Sign up for all rewards programs.
19. Give handmade gifts (baked goods and foods, cards, candles, baskets, and clothing), or give a gift of service (babysitting and lawn care).
20. Re-gift.
21. Have a garage sale.
22. Read books and magazines, and watch DVDs free from the library.
23. Buy an Entertainment book.
24. Invite friends over for a potluck.
25. Swap books, magazine, and DVDs with close family and friends.

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