10 Money Saving Tips

Who doesn't love saving a few bucks? Here's 10 simple ways to get you started...

1. Use ebates whenever you can to get up to 25% cash back.
2. Always get your books from the library. Honestly, are you really going to read the same book twice?
3. Try to rent DVDs from the library. It's free! 2nd best thing, netflix (if you have a membership). If not, REDBOX! Just don't forget to return them!
4. Subscribe to magazines that are a MUST read. You will save so much money this way then buying them separately off the stand. Also, many magazines are offering free online content now.
5. Shut vents in unused rooms. Saves on heating & cooling.
6. Agree to limit gift giving on holidays or get crafty. Honestly, i'd rather have a gift that had a little effort put into it, then something someone ran out to the store last minute to buy. Making the gift by hand makes it more personal.
7. Pack lunches & drinks whenever you can. Saves trips to fast food places, starbucks & the gas station. EASY money saver here ladies!
8. Stop smoking & stop drinking alcohol. QUICKEST way to save money (notice how I didn't say the easiest).
9. Make a list before heading out the the grocery store. Stores bank on the fact you'll go down every aisle trying to remember the items you needed. They love having the, "oh, this looks good", the "oh this is on sale!" or the "do I have enough of this at home?" effect. Writing them down gets you focused on specific items & makes you want to target them & move on to the next thing on your list.
10. Consolidate & pay off debt ASAP! Also, don't be late on payments if you can help it. This is the quickest way to lose out on monthly income. Interest rates will kick your butt!

As usual, if you have anything to add, please feel free! :)