Track Spending – The first step is to go over exactly where you were spending money. Set up a tracking mechanism that tracks all of your expenses so that you can review at the end of the week and also at the end of the month.
Trim Food Costs – by looking for sales, buying involved in larger quantities to get it cheaper per unit price. Evaluate whether you really need to purchase more expensive food items.
Pocket Savings From Sale Items – as you save money from buying things on sale, take that cash saved and place it in a savings account or some other area where it cannot be spent. It is amazing how quickly the savings add up.
Can you reduce your rent by negotiating with the landlord? Can you take on a roommate? Should you move to a lower-cost rental unit?
Shop for Best Price for Services – if you purchase services for everything from housecleaning, to Peyton to oil changes always look for the best price. You might be amazed at how much money you can save my shopping around. Even a 10% Percent savings can add up over time.
Hunt for Travel deals – last minute deals, re-positioning loses one block off the beach, can save a great deal of money. Always shop for the best deals.
Shave Savings from Spending – pick something that you can do without for reduce your expenditures and shave some of your expenses to increase your savings.
Ask For Discounts – always ask for a discount regardless of what you were purchasing. You will be amazed at how often a discount will be offered.
Pay With Cash – as part of asking for a discount, offer to pay with cash. This provides better cash flow management and many merchants are more willing to offer discounts when paying with cash.
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