Monday Money Saving Tips
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Buy Used
Why buy new when you can buy used or refurbished… For electronics, furniture, clothes, and even cars, buying gently used or certified refurbished items can help stretch your budget.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Cook At Home
Try cooking at home… Eating out can break your budget. Cooking at home is usually cheaper and healthier, especially if you plan meals and buy ingredients in bulk.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Go Generic
Give generic brands a try. For groceries, over-the-counter medicine, and household products, generic brands often offer the same quality as name brands at a lower price.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-DIY
It seems like the cost of getting someone to fix things is increasing at a scary speed. There are some things you can’t do yourself and you do need to call in an expert but many times you can find tutorials online to help fix things like windows that stick or even simple clogged drains.
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Monday Money Saving Tip-Check Your Subscriptions
Are you still paying for subscriptions you no longer use? It could be an app or a magazine subscription. This month check what you pay on a continually basis and decide if it’s time to hit the cancel button.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-You Paid for It
You’ve paid for it so use every last drop…scoop out the last of things like lip balm or lipstick using a cotton swab.
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Monday Moving Saving Tips-Farmer’s Markets
Spring is just around the corner which means farmer’s markets will be opening soon. Take a weekly stroll to your local one and see what you can find. Things like produce can be cheaper and fresher than at the grocery store.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Herbs and Spices
Tired of the same old food on a budget? One way to make things taste different is to experiment with adding some herbs and spices. For example, egg salad sandwiches can get a boost from adding some dill.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Leftovers from Dinner
Do you often have a few leftovers at dinnertime? Not enough for another full meal but enough that could become lunch the following day? Maybe some leftover vegetables for a salad. Some diced chicken for a chicken salad sandwich. Even gravy that could be turned into a soup?
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Monday Money Saving Tip-Make Your Own
Have you noticed how many recipes call for breadcrumbs? Make your own by hanging on to the last pieces of bread and put them into a freezer bag. When you have enough saved up, pull them out, let the bread defrost, and put them in the blender or food processor. Even add spices or herbs to the mix. Store them in a container in the freezer until the next time you need some for a recipe.