29 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY!

Don't know how to save?

Well, it's springtime, why not try these 29 ways on how to save money this year?


Creative ways to save money

1) Read books: Did you know that studies show that watching TV makes you want to spend more?
2) Go to the Library: Why pay when you can get it free?
3) Get In Shape! Getting in shape means spending less money for doctors bills!
4) Go for a jog or workout at home by watching youtube: Stop spending money on gym fees
5) Use the jar or envelope system: studies show when you spend with cash you actually spend less.
6) Invite friends over to watch a movie or play games: No need to go to the movies when you can watch movies at home!
7) Buy groceries: make lunch at home instead of always paying McDonalds to make it for you.
8) Shop after season: When it's winter start buying summer clothes, when it's summer invest in winter clothing! (You'll save a ton of money!)
9) Carpool: save money on Gas.
10) Read my blog daily! to help you stay on track. =)


Basic ways to save money

1) Cut your cellphone bill: call your cellphone company ans ask to lower your bill
2) Buy a used car: Cars can lose as much as 35% in value in it's first year alone
3) Use coupons: My mom saves tons of money this way
4) Make dinner at home: try not to eat out more than twice a month
5) Find travel deals: compare prices on travel websites like Bing Travel, Kayak, and Fare Compare.
6) Do it Yourself: Cut your dogs hair, do your own nails - try using youtube to teach you how.
7) Buy Open Boxes: I saved around $200 on buying my IMAC using this method, ask for an OPEN BOX.
8) Haggle: Always ask for a discount, We did this at future shop and they were throwing in deals for us.
9) Stop Paying Interest: Get rid of those plastic cards! 
10) Buy within your means: Don't buy something you can't afford.Save on interest.

 Weird and Crazy ways to save

1) Just add water: I add water to my juice because it's too sweet, but it also lasts longer!
2) Stock up on condiments: don't throw out that extra ketchup packet! Save it for next time!
3) Pick up stray golf balls: A mother started collecting stray golf balls in the field while with her son was golfing, and she never had to pay for golf balls again! She even started selling the golf balls she collected and made profit.
4) Stop smoking: you'll be surprised how much money you will save each day doing this. One couple even took a trip that cost more than a thousand dollars by putting away the money they would use to buy cigarettes everyday.
5) Cut your shower time: could you shower in a minute?
6) Flush less: If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down!
7) Sell your car! and buy one that doesn't require monthly payments!
8) Unplug everything: not using the fan? unplug it. Not using the TV, unplug it! Not using the fridge, unplug it!
9) Grow your own ingredients: Start your own vegetable garden in your backyard! or grow your own ingredients at home, like parsley.

What are some crazy, creative, cool, interesting, basic ways you saved money before? Add a comment by clicking the comment link below!