101 Ways To Save Money in Everyday Life

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Grow plants and vegetables in your garden. Use curtains to keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Carry your own food when travelling, at least for initial days. Throw parties in your home, rather than at clubs/restaurants. Make gifts at home rather than buying expensive gifts. Use alternate energy to save grid electricity cost. Always try to negotiate while shopping. I always try to bargain for at least 10% reduction of original price. Save flight ticket cost by booking tickets well in advance. Go to less expensive tourists spots. or take staycation Use free online phone services to make calls. Even Skype can help save a lot of money. Fit solar electricity generators. Try to buy used car to save on new car premium pricing. Go for vacations mid-week to avail the cheapest tickets for the week. Related How I saved money during vacation. Use CFL or LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs. Try to repair simple faults before they become big and require more money to fix. Never full your cars fuel tank. Dont buy food if you dont need it. Park as soon as you see an empty parking space. See How to save on parking cost. Use rags, instead of expensive paper towels, etc. See Go paperless to save money. Use things to the maximum. Never buy unnecessary things. Make baby food at home. Exercise at home, instead of going to the gym. Related Losing weight saves money. Move in a less expensive city. Buy clothes from thrift stores. Instead of costly zip-lock bags, use simple bags. If possible use less expensive travelling ways. Dont buy mineral water, use tap water instead. Use free software instead of their paid alternatives. See How to buy software online. Sell unwanted things to earn extra bucks. Use a simpler cell phone. that can meet basic phone need. See How to save money on cell phones. Never throw soap remnants, instead combine them and use it. Use cold water in summer to bath and to wash clothes. Instead of an electric clock, use a wind-up clock. Live in a locality with lower home price/rent. Related How to save money while renting. Before soaping dishes, rinse them. Shop online and save on gas. Choose short-cuts while driving. When not using watches turn them off to save battery. Use a cloth bag instead of buying a plastic bag everywhere. Make pizzas and burgers at home. Reuse old furniture instead of buying new. Do your own taxes with the help of professional software, rather than hiring a consultant. Use a microwave as much as possible to save electricity cost for cooking needs. Do regular maintenance to reduce car repair cost. See Regular care care for saving money. Wash only when your dishwasher/washing machine is full. Reduce cell phone cost. Never let your account balance fall below minimum. Save money with free stuff

96. Dont buy clothes that require dry-cleaning only. 97. Ask your doctor about generic medicines when available, compared to name brands. 98. Pack your lunch when going to work. 99. If you have an extra room in your house, give it on a rent. 100. Be happy with what you have! 101. Borrow books and movies from local library instead of renting them.