25 Easy Ways To Improve Your Budget And Save More
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Write down your financial goals
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Put saving an emergency fund as a high priority
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Track what you spend on and how much you spend
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Make Staycation as one of your options when making vacation plan
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Skip the drinks, and instead, ask for water in a restaurant
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Bring your own lunch to work
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Use a shopping list for grocery shopping
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Make your own coffee
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Check your local library before ordering a book
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Use cloth napkins rather than paper napkins
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Never waste food
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Make your own gifts and greeting cards instead of buying those from stores
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Sell your unwanted stuff on Craigslist, Ebay or in a yard sale
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Unplug electronics when they are not in use
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Purchase store brand products
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Shop with coupons and/or when products are on sale
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Compare insurance options and shop for better deals
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Hang your clothes dry instead Of using the dryer
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Cancel gym memberships if not frequently used
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Take public transportation or bike instead Of driving
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Buy in bulk (and then split with friends and share costs if possible)
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Check free or low cost local events (e.g., free museum admission, free concerts)
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Use cash-back programs, such as Ebates and Upromise
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Combine multiple errands into one trip
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Take shorter showers—try 5-minute shower to save money and water