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30 Common Sense Tips To Reduce Expenses


1. Save on energy costs.

2. Skip the movies and rent or borrow dvds.

3. Instead of meeting friends for coffee or drinks invite them over for potluck.

4. Carry your lunch to work.

5. Carpool to work whenever possible.

6. Buy generic drugs instead of branded ones.

7. Do you see a good sale for a product you use anyway? Stock up

8. If you make a lot of long distance calls then it may pay to go with a plan that offers free long distance.

9. At the end of the day get into the habit of putting all your spare change in a jar.

10. Buy clothing off season and never pay full price.

11. Stop smoking.

12. Save water - keep your showers short.

13. Save the cost of a gym membership and work out at home.

14. Keep up on maintenance to extend the life of you car.

15. Shop discount stores.

16. If you're paying a high interest on a mortgage or credit card - refinance it

17. Keep ingredients on hand for meals that you can have on the table in under 30 minutes.