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Sunday 13 February 2011

10 Ways to Save Money Now

10 ways to save money


1. Learn to cook your own food: Now I know this may sound daunting, and I know everyone things cooking takes hours. Simple look in a cook book or even better on the internet and cook nice simple food. Pasta (buy dried or fresh) is always a good starting point. Preparing food in larger quantities saves money in the long run. You’ll have to spend a day or two cooking for the month, but you’ll save both money and time over the course of the month by having all your meal prepared and frozen.


2. Write a shopping list: Monthly food shopping forms a significant part of the a house holds outgoing. Write a shopping list prior to shopping - also very importantly NEVER shop when you are hungry. Always plan your weekly meals and most importantly look at what you are buying, don't think that the 2 for 1 is cheaper, the individual KG or 100g prices could be significantly more.

3. Use a market: Not only can you buy much healthier food, but it is also much cheaper. The cost of most fruit and veg in the supermarket starts from £1.50 but at your local market get a whole bowl of fruit or veg for only £1. Also don't forget you are also supporting a smaller local company.

4. Consider own brand products: If you don't have access to a market, buy supermarket own brand food. Tin tomatoes cost 33p across all supermarkets.

5. Set up a direct debit : Set up direct debts for all your bills and other out goings to avoid charges.


6. Use Skype or other internet service: The best choice for long distance calls with family and friends. The quality is amazing, it’s like they’re in the next room. Also with Skype you can text each other instantly over the net.

7. Don’t play the lottery: Your chance of winning is extremely small. Save that money.

8. Never impulse buy: If you see something you like - wait a couple of weeks, if your want it or even remember it then maybe reconsider buying it.

9. Cut down your drinking: A few beers after work a few nights a week is a financially debilitating state of affairs. Set limits and stick to them or buy a beer making kit and make it at home.

10. Wear more layers: In cool or cold seasons keep thermostat 68 or lower and wear more layers in the house to save on heating bills.

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