4 Ways To Save More Money

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4 Ways To Save More Money

Saving money should not be looked at as something that you are depriving yourself of. During this process, you can see it as a way of giving yourself more of something good. You don't have to save huge sums of money. You can save a little at a time. This way you will continue to reach your goal. Here are 4 simple ways you can start saving money today.

Number 1: Do More At Home: 
Many may believe that in order to save money, you have to cut back on a lot of things. That just doesn't make any sense to me. Life must include things that you like, love and enjoy. 

You will be surprised at how much you can save by cooking meals at home. You can search online for recipes or you can even purchase a cookbook so you can learn how to create different dishes and desserts.

Working from home can cut some of your cost just by eliminating the cost of commuting back and forth to work.

Number 2: Spend Less To Save More: 
Think about this. When you shop, name brand products can be really nice and at the same time for some, they can be very expensive. Everyone cannot afford those wonderful brands that they would love to have. But, there are alternatives you can choose from like lesser known name brand products, or no name brand products. 

Just because a brand of a product may not be well known does not mean that the product is cheaply made or isn't worth more than its price. There is nothing wrong with getting the best for less especially when you are saving money in the process.

Number 3: Check Your Subscriptions Cost: 
Many have chosen to cut the cable cord because of how expensive that service can be over time. Because of those higher fees, I can understand why people would choose a streaming service instead. 

Nowadays, you can find quite a few Streaming Service Providers online. For a monthly fee you can watch your favorite shows and movies on your T.V.  Streaming services can come from providers like Netflix, Amazon {Amazon Prime}, Crackle, Hulu, Peacock, and more. 

Sometimes, there can be nothing better than watching your favorites anytime you want. If you have multiple streaming service providers and are trying to save money, it would be a good idea to see how much these services cost. 

I have found that some streaming services can have some of the same movies and T.V. shows. You can compare what the monthly rates are and see which providers can give you the same streaming service for less.

Number 4: Check Your Electrical Usage: 
The use of electricity can be expensive especially if you are not keeping up with how much electricity you are actually using. If your bill is extremely high, you owe it to yourself to find out why. 

Here are a few ideas that can help to bring your electrical usage down.

    • Instead of using your dryer to dry heavy items, take those items to the laundromat and dry them there.
    • Turn off the lights in the areas you are not using. Does it really make sense to turn on the lights of each room when you can only occupy one space at a time?
    • Disconnect the chargers for your electronics from wall sockets when they are not in use. When your cellphone, laptop, I-pad or desktop computer, and more are not being charged or in use, unplug the cords from the wall outlets. This way there will be absolutely no electricity being used from those devices.
    • Sometimes, you can wash dishes by hand instead of using a dish washer so frequently. 
    • Seal up any drafts within your home. By doing this you will see the difference in the temperature within your home and your home will feel less drafty.
Just because you need electricity does not mean you should not be aware of your current cost. It would be better to find out now what you are paying instead of ending up with a bill you cannot afford.

Until Next Time. Save More Money.