| As gas prices rise and inflation grips the nation these | | | | cards starting with the highest interest cards first. |
| money saving tips will help you get by. | | | | Not only will your credit score increase but you'll also |
| 1 - Make a list and stick to it. Going to the grocery | | | | save a bundle on interest payments. In addition, don't |
| store can really sap your energy and drain your | | | | put anything new on your existing credit cards. |
| wallet. Make a list before you go and you'll save time | | | | Instead of spending that bonus from work on a new |
| and avoid impulse purchases. There is a reason the | | | | toy put it towards your credit card debt. |
| milk as at the back of the store. They want you to | | | | 5 - Go used instead of the new route. You'd be |
| walk through the aisles before you get what you | | | | surprised at what people will sell at what prices. Try |
| need. Using a list will also help you avoid impulse | | | | craigslist.org and other classifieds to find new |
| purchases. If you're trying to lose weight a list will | | | | couches, computers, and cars. You'll save a lot of |
| prevent you from purchasing junk food and other | | | | money and you'll be able to brag to all your friends |
| tempting snacks. The moral of the story is: make a | | | | about all the awesome deals you've found. |
| list and stick to it. | | | | 6 - Stay off the bleeding edge of technology. There's |
| 2 - Restaurants are a sure way to drain the money | | | | a tendency to have all the coolest, newest gadgets |
| quickly. The drinks, tip, and time it takes to eat out all | | | | but now-a-days the payoff isn't what it used to be. |
| add up. Try packing a lunch and make food at home. | | | | People who waited in line for the privilege of owning |
| For many people cooking is a lost skill. Try a new | | | | an iPhone paid a $200 premium just to get ripped off |
| recipe a week and you'll be eating at home more | | | | six weeks later. As technology's pace quickens buying |
| often. If you're short on time try freezing leftovers | | | | the newest of the new won't be as long lasting as it |
| or food before it's cooked. Your wallet will thank you | | | | used to be. Buying older technology has its |
| for eating at home more often. | | | | advantages especially on the old pocket book. |
| 3 - Shop around for big purchases. If you're planning | | | | 7 - Enjoy the simple things. Checking out books from |
| on going on a cruise or buying a big ticket item it | | | | the library and reading in the park is free but oh so |
| would behoove you to use a price comparison site | | | | satisfying. Going to free museums and concerts are a |
| like or pricegrabber. You'd be amazed at how cheap | | | | great way to get out and save money. Many new |
| you can find things online. If you want the best of | | | | papers will have a community section that details the |
| both worlds find the cheapest price online and have a | | | | time and places for these events. If that's not your |
| local store price match it. That way you get the | | | | thing try picking up your old hobbies and dusting |
| lowest price without having to wait for shipping. | | | | them off. Your guitar, coin collection, journal, kite, or |
| 4 - Kill off unnecessary debt. Pay off your credit | | | | other hobby will love the attention. |