15 Ways to Save Money When You Feel Like You’ve Already Tried Everything

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Do you feel like no matter what you try, you just can’t seem to stick to a savings plan? Don’t lose hope! Here are fifteen unique ways to save what you might not have tried yet.

Change When You Shop

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Grocery stores often have more items on sale in the middle of the week. So switch your shopping from Saturdays to Wednesdays and see if you can save.

Unplug Electronics

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It might seem small, but unplugging your electronics, especially larger ones, can help you save some considerable cash!

Try Carpooling

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Cut costs with like-minded friends or coworkers and see if you can set up a carpool to save on transportation.

Try a No-Spending Challenge

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Spend an entire weekend where you don’t spend a single cent. Or take it a step further and see how long you can go without spending money!

Automate Savings

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If the physical act of moving money over is tripping you up, have your bank automate moving money from your checking to your savings for you!

Try Money Management Apps

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Straightforwardly keep track of your finances through an app on your phone or tablet.

Try Money Saving Apps

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Many apps like Ibotta or Rakuten are about finding deals and getting your money back on things you already buy!

Pack a Lunch

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It requires some forethought, but if you succumb to the call of the food court every day at work, this will save you significant money on food costs.

Sell Clutter

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Most of us have things that we could part with. But before you simply toss it in the garbage, consider selling it and putting that money aside in a savings account.

Water’s Fine

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We all need to drink more water anyway, so why not drink it instead of costlier beverages? And we’re not just talking about alcohol here; even juices and sodas are expensive, so stay strong and stick with water!

Save with a Friend

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Accountability can be many people’s issue with savings, so much so that saving with a buddy could help you both achieve your financial goals!

Unsubscribe from Email Lists

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If you find yourself at the mercy of the sales entering your inbox, it’s time to cut ties: unsubscribe from companies that might entice you to overspend.

Skip the Gym Membership

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It’s so much cheaper to work out at home. If you can stick with your fitness goals and avoid the desire to lie on the couch instead, you can find exercises that work similarly well to what you’d find in a gym and do them at home.

Spend More Time Comparing

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It’s easy to see a “good” price and assume it’s the best. But many know that an excellent way to save money is to do your research!

Buy Seasonal

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Groceries are getting more expensive at the moment. But a simple way to save is to buy fruits and vegetables when they’re in season. They’ll be plentiful and therefore much cheaper!

15 Items That Used to Be Cheap but That Are Now Shockingly Expensive

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It’s no secret that the cost of living continues to rise. While some items have remained affordable, others have seen significant price hikes that might shock you.

From everyday essentials to guilty pleasures, here are 15 items that have become shockingly expensive.

15 Items That Used to Be Cheap but That Are Now Shockingly Expensive

I’m Frugal: Here Are My Top 30 Frugal Living Tips to Save Money

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I’m super frugal, and one of my passions is sharing my frugal living tips with everyone.

Here are some of my absolute favorite frugal tips to help you get started on your journey to frugal living.

I’m Frugal: Here Are My Top 30 Frugal Living Tips to Save Money

15 Things That Are No Longer Worth It Because of How Expensive They Have Become

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Everything comes with a hefty price tag these days. From indulgences to essentials, the cost of living keeps rising. We used to consider certain items affordable options, but now they’ve become so expensive that they’re no longer worth it. Here are 15 things that have lost their affordability and make us wonder if they are worth it!

15 Things That Are No Longer Worth It Because of How Expensive They Have Become

28 Practical Ways Frugal People Save Lots of Money

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Saving money doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to life’s little indulgences. With a few smart tweaks, you can stash away cash for that dream vacation, rainy day fund, or splurge-worthy purchase without feeling like you’re on a constant budget patrol.

Think of it as a side hustle that pays off without the extra hours. Whether you’re looking to conquer debt or simply boost your bank account, these tips are guaranteed to put more money in your pocket, painlessly.

28 Practical Ways Frugal People Save Lots of Money

14 Ridiculously Random Tips That Could Save You Lots Of Money

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Want to save some money? There are so many ways to save money that are published in articles all day, every day.

It can be tiring to sort through them and find the ones that work for you, so we decided to scour the internet and find some of the best ones to share with you. But we couldn’t decide which ones to share with you, so we just decided to share the ones we liked, which means that these are pretty random!

14 Ridiculously Random Tips That Could Save You Lots Money

 

 

Author: CJ Darnieder

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CJ is a writer and musician from Chicago.  When he’s not practicing the divine art of stoicism, focusing on achieving a deafening inner quiet, or attempting to reconcile with the inherent powers of the universe, he loves to cook!

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