Saving Money The Right And Easy Way
September 29, 2010
by Swoopo Manual
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In everyday life, you’re probably wasting money in ways you hadn’t even expected. It’s usually on the small things, which many of us don’t notice right away. You can start saving with small things. Take a look at the following list of ways to save money – you might be surprised at how much money is added to your bank account later on.
Set up recurring payments. This service can be utilized on everything: credit cards, utility bills and monthly rent. It is found out that if I waited until the last minute to pay, many companies charge you a fee for paying the bill on the due date. Bottom line is it saves money and valuable time too.
Sell your used books and CDs. Instead of giving them away, consider selling your used books and CDs to a local store. Its not that much on the return value, but at the least, it’s worth your next two family meals.
Stay organized. It helps you find old stuff that can be worthy to sell. The other day, I found 3 items in the back of my closet that I haven’t used in at least a year. I put them up on Craigslist and made $70 in a matter of days. See what profit you can get?
Monthly service fees. Check your bank statement. Are you signed up for any monthly recurring fees that you’ve forgotten about? I subscribed to three freelance sites for $10 each per month. I didn’t use them very much, but forgot all about it and still got charged. Gym memberships are another good one to look out for. Do you exercise on a regular basis? If not, cancel that membership right away.
Use coupons. There are many online sites that you can look for these. CouponCabin.com is great for online orders, and sites like FatWallet.com and CouponChief.com offer plenty of discounts for in-store purchases.
Watch the sales. Though it not probably in the way you’re thinking. Many stores advertise a discount after you spend $100 – $150. Next time you see this clever marketing tactic, you should need to ask yourself, “Would I normally spend this much money, or am I incentivized by getting the discount?”
ATM Fees. Each time, it’s only around $2, but if you withdraw cash weekly, the small values add up too. Instead, plan ahead and withdraw the amount you’ll need for at least two weeks – from your personal bank. Luckily, 90% of places accept electronic payment so you may not even need to worry about cash.
Pack your lunches. This works for so many things, not just during the work week. If you’re on a family road trip or spend the day at an amusement park, many of these places let you bring in your own food – and, you’ll save a ton of money since the markup on these foods is so high.
Avoid brand names. Make sure to check the label when buying groceries, medicines, household supplies and more. Mostly, the local store brand is made of the exact same ingredients. So it’s better to avoid purchasing based on the “name” and save $10-15 on every grocery store run instead.
Check your cell phone plan. Are you using all the minutes and text messages on what your plan pays for? If not, better lower the monthly allowance and adjust to your needs to save around $10 – 30 on a bill.
I hope you consider each of these tips as a great way to save money in your monthly budget, and also hopefully help you prepare more for the future.

