It's Time to Get Serious About Saving Money
Saving money isn't always easy, but it's a "must do" and you can't take it for granted.
Here's some great way to get started. We'll be diving into each category everyday, so stay tuned.
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Create a budget and stick to it.
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Reduce unnecessary expenses, such as subscriptions or impulse purchases.
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Automate savings by setting up direct deposit into a savings account.
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Pay off debt to reduce interest payments.
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Shop for better rates on insurance, utilities, and other bills.
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Cook at home instead of eating out.
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Use coupons and take advantage of sales.
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Avoid lifestyle inflation by living below your means.
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Invest in index funds or other low-cost investments.
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Build an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.
Today, we focus on #5. Shop for better rates on insurance, utilities and other bills.
Exciting right?!! Of course not, but it's a serious way to save.
When we finally bought a 2nd car, after our 3rd child was born, I shopped around for insurance and to my surprise was able to get a lower insurance premium with 2 cars than with one (and with the same deductible and coverage)!
I've been telling everyone about it since it happened.
Start here to shop around for better insurance on your automobile.
Let us know how it goes!
