How to Save Money Tips
80 Small and Big Ways to Save Money This Year
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If one of your goals is to save money this year, then make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot. Remember the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money and pick a few for 2019.
— Additional reporting by Emily Co
1 Bring lunch to work
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2 Take public transportation
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3 Drop your landline and rely on your cell phone
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4 Reassess your savings accounts
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5 Make your gifts
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6 Make your own cleaning products, like detergent and carpet cleaner
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7 Cook more and eat out less often
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8 Be aware of bank fees
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9 Make a list before grocery shopping
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10 Grocery shop at lower-priced supermarkets like ethnic stores
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11 Buy generic products
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12 Don't go to the grocery store when hungry
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13 Entertain indoors
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14 Explore free activities on the weekend
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15 Shop your wardrobe
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16 Wait on purchases before buying them
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17 Get a home energy audit
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18 Seal up air leaks in your home to cut heating and cooling costs
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19 Buy generic medicine
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20 Use your health benefits
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21 Skype instead of making long-distance calls
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22 Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
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23 Know the right things to buy in bulk
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24 Reassess your internet and cable provider and see if you can find a cheaper plan
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25 Turn off lights that aren't in use
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26 Unplug electronics when not in use
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27 Use cold water to wash your clothes
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28 Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
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29 Hand-wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner when possible
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30 Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Consider investing in a filter.
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31 Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
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32 Work out outdoors, play sports, or go to a friend's gym instead of paying for a gym membership
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33 Shop at the farmers market
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34 Swap clothes, bags, and accessories with friends
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35 Google coupons before buying something online
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36 Renegotiate your cell phone plan, find a new carrier, or cancel some features to save money
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37 Use a prepaid phone instead of signing up for a phone plan
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38 Read books and magazines from the library
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39 Make your own coffee at home
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40 Return the purchases you need to return
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41 Sell your old things
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42 Buy used items
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43 Automate payments so you won't forget and be charged with late fees
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44 Negotiate a lower APR
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45 Upcycle your old items instead of throwing them away
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46 Always comparison shop
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47 Find a good rewards credit card and use it smartly
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48 Book trips early
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49 Stock up on holiday decor after the holidays
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50 Don't feel obligated to say yes to every invitation (this includes weddings, dinners, events, etc.)
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51 Eat right and exercise and get enough sleep, so you won't have to pay with your health
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52 Pay bills online to save on postage
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53 Stop smoking
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54 Stop drinking soda
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55 Compare gas prices to find the most affordable gas with sites like GasBuddy.com
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56 Get beauty treatments from trainee beauticians
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57 Keep plastic takeout containers for future use
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58 Wash dishes in a full dishwasher
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59 Avoid out-of-network ATMs
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60 Keep track of your money with a spreadsheet or Mint.com
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61 Plan out your meals for the week
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62 Refill printer ink instead of buying new cartridges
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63 Brush and floss every day and take care of your teeth to prevent pricey dental bills
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64 Keep your receipt or take a picture of it in case you want to return an item
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65 Vacation closer to home
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66 Don't check in your luggage
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67 Check out Airbnb instead of hotels
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68 Travel during an off-peak season or time
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69 Travel to an underrated place instead of famous tourist spots
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70 Use reusable grocery bags
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71 Find a place with lower rent or get roommates
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72 Join loyalty programs
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73 Wait for daily deals for services you like, such as dental cleaning or a massage
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74 Feed your pet the right foods and keep it in shape to reduce vet bills
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75 Work toward getting a better credit score so you'll be quoted cheaper rates
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76 Review your receipts to make sure you're not being charged for odd items
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77 Check your bank account daily to make sure there aren't any weird charges
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78 Always try to wait for a sale before buying something
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79 Don't use your credit card overseas unless it doesn't have foreign transaction fees
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80 Rent movies instead of going to the theater
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