What money saving tips do you think everyone should know?
Posted May 4, 2013, 3:21 PM UTC
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Don't buy stupid shit
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Make your own meals.
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Cook your own meals (as often as possible.)
Make coffee at home if you're a coffee drinker. If you have to buy it while out, 7-11's is just as good as Starbucks.
If you see something you really want, wait a week..then see if you still have to have it, unless it's on clearance or something and will end up saving you money in the long run. On that note, if it's something you buy quite often and there is an amazing sale on it, buy more than one.
Buy a practical car and drive it carefully to keep your insurance rates down.
If you own your own home, only use the heat or AC when it's truly necessary.
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As soon as you have a job with a 401k, get it started. 5% is really not that much, and the earlier you start, the better off you will be.
If you can save more, obviously do it, but get something started ASAP. Don't put it off. You don't miss your taxes, you won't miss that 5% if you do it right from the start.