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The Top 30 Ways To Save Money In A Down Economy
Economic downturns are never especially fun, but as Adam Smith observed centuries ago, these cycles of paucity and plenty are a fact of life. Although none of us can say for sure when this most recent slump will reverse, there are at least sure ways of saving your money in the meantime. Here are some penny-preserving ideas tailored to our 21st-century lives:
1. Plenty of people are in the habit of cutting out paper coupons, but even though many of us do some of our shopping on the Web now, not as many of us seem to have learned to coupon-hunt online. Sites such as CouponCabin.com, CouponMountain.com, and DealofDay.com offer thousands of current offers at retailers all across the Web.
2. Use price-comparison sites such as Pricegrabber.com, Shopping.com, mySimon.com, and Google Product Search to find the best deals online.
3. When you’re out at a brick-and-mortar store, send a text message to 46645 (Google’s number) and enter the letter “f” followed by the name of the item you’re shopping for. Google will reply with a text message quoting the online prices. To compare prices at local stores, check out ShopLocal.com.
4. If you don’t already belong to one, consider joining a warehouse club like Costco or Sam’s Club and buying in bulk. This can be especially helpful if you have a sizable family.
5. Buy generic instead of brand-name products. A lot of the difference is often in the marketing ballyhoo and not the products themselves, anyway.
6. Withdraw your money from surcharge-free ATMs, which can be located on AllpointNetwork.com and MoneyPass.com.
7. Buy locally-raised food at farmer’s markets or stores that sell local produce and meats. Prices there are usually lower since the food doesn’t have to be transported very far.
8. Shop at dollar stores. You should have an easy time finding them since they’ve been turning up all over the place recently.
9. Purchase discount prescription drugs at online pharmacies. You’ll often end up paying considerably less than half as much for the generic medicines available at these discount prescription drug stores than you would for the same brand-name medicines at brick-and-mortar pharmacies.
10. If your vehicle is seven years old or older and/or worth $2,500 or less, consider dropping comprehensive and collision from your insurance. Your deductible may be approaching the worth of your car anyway, in which case a major collision would send your car to the junk yard and you to the dealership.
11. Keep cell-phone costs under control. Today’s kids love to send text messages, so save yourself from unexpected high bills by paying the flat monthly fee for unlimited text messages.
12. Use online classifieds to find used items. Sites like CraigsList.org and Kijiji.com are excellent resources for finding everything you need, from used furniture to baby gear. By buying from local sellers, you can save on shipping costs too.
13. Go to matinees. The matinee showing is frequently more reasonably-priced than peak-time showings.
14. Install Power Planners (see www.energycsi.com/energysmart) to lower the energy usage of your electrical appliances.
15. For your next date, have a romantic picnic instead of going to an expensive restaurant. Pack a blanket and a cooler full of your favorite foods and you’ve got yourself an inexpensive rendezvous. Add some zest with a bottle of vino.
16. Instead of paying for software, look for (legal) free software from places like Download.com and SourceForge.net. Depending on how you use a given type of program, the free alternatives will frequently be just as good as the commercial versions.
17. If someone in your house is a student, pick up the Student Price Card from SPCLive.com. It’s only $8.50 and it will get the holder 10% to 15% off in dozens of participating stores.
18. Control your thermostat. Using a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature will save energy when you’re asleep and away from the house. Prices range from $30 to $120, but you’ll lower your bill by 10% to 20%.
19. Consider leaving your health club. Less expensive options might include a gym at your work, in your building or community, or at a nearby parks and recreation center.
20. Reduce your water bill by installing low-flow showerheads and $1 toilet displacement bags.
21. When you go out to eat, choose waiter-less restaurants where you order at the register and pick up your own food. You’ll avoid paying a tip, and these types of restaurants often have more reasonable prices as well.
22. Buy used books. Major online book retailers offer a “buy it used” option, where you will often find books in like-new condition at substantial markdowns.
23. Have a friend or family member cut your hair. This works best for men and boys who like to keep their hair short and uninvolved, because someone with no experience can do as good a job as a barber using a set of clippers. Professional clippers can be found in department stores for less than the price of some high-end haircuts.
24. Swap babysitting responsibilities with neighbors. Instead of paying a teenager to talk on the phone, send your kids to the neighbors on your nights out and take their kids into your place for a few hours when they need some couple-time alone.
25. Replace your incandescent lightbulbs with CFLs (compact fluorescent lightbulbs). They use about 1/4 as much electricity, last about 10 times longer, and can now often be found on sale for approximately $1 each if you shop around.
26. Use personal-finance software such as Quicken or the free applications from Rudder.com.
27. Exchange one-time-use items (such as books) with friends once you’re finished using them. If you each have items you’ll never use again but that the other wants, you can save yourselves the cost of buying them new.
28. Use public transport or a bike to get to work, if possible.
29. When you need to upgrade your electronic gadgets, trade the old ones in for money at sites such as Gazelle.com and CellforCash.com.
30. Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. If you do, you’re likely to purchase more than you actually need.
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