| There are five major ways to save money and | | | | these days, and the while the dry cleaning |
| these covers our essential needs, namely food, | | | | business is doing better than ever, many are |
| shelter, clothing and transportation. This comprises | | | | finding that used clothing is another way to |
| the major expenses in our life and the places for | | | | stretch their dollar. |
| some major savings. | | | | Step five - cut out your vices or addictions. This |
| Step one - switch to home cooked meals. It's | | | | could be anything from smoking to that |
| better for you and often tastes better, not to | | | | expensive low fat frappucino or other guilty |
| mention it's probably cleaner too. | | | | pleasures that you indulge in often. It doesn't |
| Step two - less driving, and exercise more. Cars | | | | mean you need to cut them out entirely, unless if |
| are expensive, along with the gas, insurance, and | | | | its maybe smoking, but cutting down on certain |
| maintenance. They often take a good chunk of | | | | things like going out for lunch or picking up coffee |
| our paycheck and you could save on gas by | | | | each day is going to add up. Bring your coffee or |
| actually walking (gasp) like people often did before | | | | lunch from home instead. I might not afford you |
| cars. Not only is it great exercise, but its also nice | | | | that new Mercedes you dream of, but many |
| to slow the pace down once in a while. | | | | small steps will add up to make a noticeable |
| Step three - cut down on living and housing costs. | | | | difference in savings. |
| It might start by taking on any kinds of | | | | As our lifestyles become more lavish, so does our |
| renovation projects yourself. Shopping online is | | | | daily expenses. Sometimes convenience plays a |
| another way to start saving. Searching for a free | | | | role at the expense of other things, with |
| coupon code or discount code can help with online | | | | drive-thru meals buying us time so we can hurry |
| purchases, and comparison shopping online is | | | | to our next appointment. But while these fast |
| another opportunity. | | | | meals might buy us a few minutes, they're |
| Step four - budget your wardrobe expenses. A | | | | certainly not good for our wallet or health. |
| lot more people are looking into used clothing | | | | |