Ways to save money

[Cuppycake]

Cable TV was way too expensive, so I canceled it for a while. When I called them again, they gave me a 50% discount for the next 2 years. Sweet

Netflix is still cheaper hahaha !

[rainman306]

walk or ride bicylce to places near by my house that would add up 2-5 miles hear and there and also to get excercise.

Sign up for restaraunt mailing/texting clubs to get great deals.  And use coupons.

[teresa3200]

I got a checking account that gives cash back every time you use it, and I only use cc that give cash back and I pay them in full every month so I don't have to pay interest.

[sak4kat]

Last September I asked for a wonder washer.  We had just moved into this apartment and it doesn't have a laundry facility.  We are on a well so we can use as much water as we like and only have to pay for the gas to heat it.  It's rather stinky but works just fine for cleaning clothes.  Today we went to the laundromat.  The first time in about 6 or 7 months.  We spent $27.00 and figured when we lived in town we would spend $20 - $25 per week.  The wonder washer involves some time and adjustment but if it's $$$ you're trying to save...this is one big way to do it.

[kittenkagome]

I am always looking for ways to save money (though I don't always go through with them). You can always start by eating out less. Making grocery list before you go to the store is a good idea and never go food shopping when you are hungry.Buy store brands whenever possible, many times the name brands don't make a great deal of difference in quality. (Not always, but you should check). Coupons are great, but don't buy something just because you have a coupon, that might end up costing you more money. Big families should look to buy in bulk, but do the math to make sure you are actually saving by buying in bulk. There are rare times that buying individually is actually better. 

[mardukblood2009]

I have an Amazon Visa Card that gives you 3% on all Amazon purchases, 2% on gas and prescriptions, and 1% on everything else.

[kewl4reals]

I've started to take public transportation to work to save gas and car maintenance. What things are you guys doing to save?

Try utilizing price matching at walmart.  you can save there on other stores low prices as well. 

[cateyes1]

I just don't go anywhere or do anything, I know such a boring life I lead lol

[tashamjoy]

Take my fusion cash check to bank and save it !!!

[tashamjoy]

Watch extreme cheapskates for ideas but WAY to GROSS for me!!!

[Tresbn00]

I have a economical sport Subaru with stick shift and coast in neutral as much as possible which brings my Miles Per gallon pretty close to about forty. I grab condiments from the cafeterias for the kid's lunches.  I eat all of our leftovers for lunch.  I am never too wealthy to pick up an aluminum can for recycling and put it into my goals to pick up an average of one can per day which is an extra three dollars and sixty five cents a year.  I redo leftovers into a creative different dish so that I get two to three meals out of one large Sunday night meal. I turn lights off whenever I can and make sure that nothing is plugged in that isn't needed.

[Forp]

coupons stacked with sale prices + freebies

[Kirenisa]

Only take medication when needed

[sak4kat]

How about one meatless meal a week?

That is a great point and one that may go missed.  Reducing meat from the menu is a huge budget saver.  This last fall and winter I started making more dishes with beans and we have breakfast for dinner once a week.  Sometimes I splurge and get turkey bacon or a ham steak but at Aldi I justify that money spent.  One of my daughters favorites now is a black bean burger.  We make them every other week or so and she eats them for lunch and Fend For Yourself dinners.  Lot's of protein in them and they are very filling.

In the same light, go fishing more often. You get relaxation along with more fish to eat.

Old Buddy - Taking a sack lunch out to a fishing hole not only can save someone money I believe the therapy one get's in return saves more than just $$$ - It also saves sanity and reconnects us to what's important.  It's pretty cold out here in Illinois already - maybe I should take up ice-fishing.

[ahmedrocks234]

Don't spend on money on things that are not important.