Saving money can be a lot easier than you think. And these days, as the economy continues to worsen, saving every little bit that you can helps. So, just what can you do to save money? The biggest expenses for most people are on food and gas, simply because they are the two things that we use most often. Below are 5 surefire ways for you to keep some extra money in your pocket by saving money on these two highly used items.
1. Go to the store with a prepared grocery list, so that you don't buy more than you need. Also, many people end up spending more per month when they make small, frequent trips to the grocery store, rather than one large trip. Clipping coupons will also help keep a few more bucks in your pocket.
2. When preparing your food, find out what items are good to substitute for others, so that you will only have to buy a few items, instead of many. For example, you can use onions instead of garlic. This will enable you to save money on garlic and use onions for many more recipes.
3. If you live near shops and restaurants, walk to them. Not only will this save you money on gas, it will also help the environment and your waistline. Walking is healthy for you and the fewer emissions you put into the environment, the better.
4. Keep your vehicle well maintained. If your car is low on oil and has flat tires, it is going to put more wear and tear on your car. The more demand that is put on your car, the more gas it will use. If you maintenance your car regularly, your wallet will think you for it.
5. Trade in your gas guzzler for a smaller car or, if you want to keep your new SUV, invest in a smaller car to drive regularly. The longer your commute is, the more you will save!
Want more ways to save? There are plenty of ways to keep your cash; you just need to be pointed in the right direction.
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