20 Ways to Cut Expenses in Your Budget

Monday, June 16, 2014

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Ever since my post about being on a budget, everyone has been asking for ways to cut back on expenses so I put together a list of some ideas.
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1. Downgrade your cable package and get rid of the house phone
2. Buy generic brands of toiletry products
3. Buy generic brands at the grocery store
4. Plan meals a week ahead so you know exactly what you need to buy and DON'T buy any more
5. Use a cash envelope system to see what silly cash purchases you can cut back on
6. Buy used books over new ones
7. Buy kindle books instead of paper books
8. Shop at thrift stores
9. Use fans during the summer so you don't have to crank the air conditioning as much
10. Exercise at home using DVDs or by running outside instead of a gym membership
11. Paint your own nails/toes
12. Make your own laundry detergent
13. Hang your clothes to dry instead of using a dryer
14. Pack your lunch
15. Bring your own coffee instead of buying Starbucks on the way to work
16. Cut your own lawn instead of paying someone to do it
17. Use coupons and watch sales flyers so you can double your savings
18. Exchange services for other services (blogging for an event, blogging about a product, tailor someone's clothing in exchange for them to mow your lawn, etc.) 
19. Check www.retailmenot.com before making a purchase on any website
20. Circulate magazines with friends or coworkers so you don't need to pay for so many magazine subscriptions

Let me know in the comments below other ways you can save!





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7 comments:

  1. Amy's Fashion BlogJune 16, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I do a lot of these thinks. My husband always get a packed lunch and coffee in a to go cup. Using coupons is a must in my house.

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  2. ToriJune 16, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    These are some great tips! I have recently started to pack my lunch as well as always using my kindle to buy books! It makes a huge difference :) Keep the fab tips coming girl!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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    1. Ellen Ross | Ask Away BlogJune 16, 2014 at 10:34 AM

      Thanks Tori! Glad someone else does some of the same stuff :)

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  3. Chris ChoiJune 16, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    If everyone did 16, do you think the Mexicans would stop entering the US?

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    1. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 3:45 PM

      Do you think they are coming over just to cut your lawn? They come to get ANY job you don't want to do your self. Bc Mexico doesn't pay shit for the hard 18 hr workday they have to endure. Please educate yourself before stating ignorant comments.

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    2. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 3:23 AM

      Lol truthiness...1point!

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  4. greeniejoeyJune 16, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Go to your local library or swap books with friends.

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