How do you save money!

Jar · 01-24-2016, 04:20 PM

I have an online savings account and money is transferred automatically every payday from my checking. It's like money I never see. For splurge money I have a change jar that all my change goes into ...... It adds up

Soon · 01-24-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jar

I have an online savings account and money is transferred automatically every payday from my checking.

Me too! In just a few years, I have managed to save quite a bit in my TFS (tax free savings account)! Best banking decision!

cinnamongrrl · 01-24-2016, 04:48 PM

I do some eco stuff that also equates to money saving.

I turn my heat down while I'm at work and when I go to bed. So really, there's only several hours that its turned up for

If I'm baking something in the oven I try to plan ahead of there's something I can cook ahead while the oven is hot. Like sweet potatoes. I won't turn on the oven just to bake one alone.
.I unplug any big plugs (cell phone, computer etc) when not in use. I also turn off the power strip that my TV is plugged into.

I shut off lights religiously. My gram had a lot to do with that
...it works. My electric bill before winter was always around $40.

My cell phone bill I cut from $50 to $40 by choosing a different plan. I could even go down to $30...but talk isn't unlimited.

I got rid of cable since its not only a money sucker but a time sucker. I'm reading a lot more now. But I do miss football

I used to always hang wash out, bit now that its winter I arrange a drying rack over a heating vent and my wash dries by morning. I figure what energy I do use should do double duty.

I got eco friendly bulbs in all my lamps and over heads. First thing I do when I move into a place actually....

I too filter my water. There's enough plastic in the world.

I always look for things on sale when I need them. Or free on Craigslist. Often just putting it into the universe yields you some good finds. That's how I got my composter.

I thrift shop for most things. Around here they support animal shelters and hospices. So my shopping dollars do good deeds too. And when I purge some stuff, they are the first ones I bring it to.

I'm thinking about asking my groomer to barter grooming for cleaning. Or making cookies for her clients. The four legged ones. Grooming costs a heap. My poodle needs it every few months...so. it would help. Bartering is a craigslist thing too. Never hurts to try.

Jar · 01-24-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

I got rid of cable since its not only a money sucker but a time sucker. I'm reading a lot more now. But I do miss football

I got eco friendly bulbs in all my lamps and over heads

I too filter my water. There's enough plastic in the world.

I filter water too. Bottled water is a waste of money IMO. I have those Eco bulbs too and I'm looking into alternatives to cable. My mom has had me hooked on football the last couple years so I would miss that and the ID crime channel.

Gayandgray · 01-24-2016, 05:28 PM

Ya know, I been thinking about getting a clothes line! It would save a lot on using the darn dryer, especially in the summer.

Orema · 01-24-2016, 05:32 PM

I saved a lot of money last year by cooking and making almost all my own food. This year I've started making my own kale chips and have all the ingredients to make my first batch of laundry detergent. (Thanks to some tips from Jesse)

I also make my own bar soap sometimes.

I ditched cable years ago and just stream movies and tv shows with a media box.

I intentionally moved close to work to lower my carbon stamp and that saves money on transportation.

Gayandgray · 01-24-2016, 05:54 PM

Wow making home made laundry soap would be a great idea! I'm my local Walmart, a big container of Tide is almost $20!!!! And Gain is only a few bucks cheaper

Orema · 01-24-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gayandgray

Wow making home made laundry soap would be a great idea! I'm my local Walmart, a big container of Tide is almost $20!!!! And Gain is only a few bucks cheaper

I'm tellin' ya. Send me a PM if you want the recipe and I'll be happy to share it. It doesn't seem difficult and it's not nearly as complicated as making bar soap.

Jesse is the one who guided me on how to do it. I'll probably make my first batch in the next week or two.

Gayandgray · 01-24-2016, 07:27 PM

Oh cool! Let me know how it turns out!!!! I just may have to try it out.

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