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Everyone’s making plans for a fresh start this year, and if one of your goals is to save money, make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot of money. Remember, the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money and pick a few for a frugal 2013.
- Bring lunch to work
- Take public transportation
- Drop your landline and rely on your cell phone
- Reassess your savings accounts
- Make your gifts
- Make your own cleaning products, like detergent and carpet cleaner
- Cook more and eat out less often
- Be aware of bank fees
- Make a list before grocery shopping
- Grocery shop at lower-priced supermarkets like ethnic stores
- Buy generic products
- Don’t go to the grocery store when hungry
- Entertain indoors
- Explore free activities on the weekend
- Shop your wardrobe
- Wait on purchases before buying them
- Get a home energy audit
- Seal up air leaks in your home to cut heating and cooling costs
- Buy generic medicine
- Use your health benefits
- Skype instead of making long distance calls
- Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
- Know the right things to buy in bulk
- Reassess your Internet and cable provider and see if you can find a cheaper plan
- Turn off lights that aren’t in use
- Unplug electronics when not in use
- Use cold water to wash your clothes
- Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
- Hand wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner’s when possible
- Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Consider investing in a filter
- Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
- Work out outdoors, play sports, or go to a friend’s gym instead of paying for a gym membership
- Shop at the farmers market
- Swap clothes, bags, and accessories with friends
- Google coupons before buying something online
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