People think it’s hard to save money. It’s not. Saving money can actually be easy. And, it leads to real wealth. If you want to get rich. the road starts with these simple saving steps.
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Save Your Receipts And Scan Them For Cash Back
There are plenty of smartphone apps that will reward you for simply scanning your receipts. Next time you go grocery shopping, say ‘yes’ when the cashier asks if you want a receipt.
Then, open an app like Ibotta on your phone, scan it and get rewards you can use to save on groceries.
It’s a small step you can start today to begin building real wealth.
Buy Medicine at Costco Without a Membership
Do you need to save money on your medicine but are not a Costco member? You don’t need a membership to buy from their pharmacy, online or in-store.
Savings can be as high as 40 percent, so this can really save you some cash. Sam’s Club operates similarly.
Get Rebates on Your Gas
Filling up your car can be painful. There’s an app for that. The Upside app works similar to Ibotta or Fetch.
You fill up at a participating station, take a picture of your receipt, and get cash the available rebate. It’s that simple.
Cut the Cord on Cable
Cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services alike are expensive. Cutting the cord completely is one of the best ways to save money each month and grow your wealth.
Many popular TV shows are available through on-demand platforms. Pair one or two subscriptions with an over-the-air antenna and free streaming services and you can save big money without giving up your favorite shows.
Shop With Discounted Gift Cards
Discounted gift cards can be a terrific way to save money at your favorite retailer. Gift card exchange websites purchase cards from people, then resell them.
Savings can vary, but it’s possible to save up to ten percent, if not more off of face value. Why spend $100 at the store, when you can get the same value for $90?
Use an Online-Only Bank For Your Savings
Brick-and-mortar banks traditionally offer very low interest rates on savings account. Opt for an online-only bank instead, such as CIT Bank.
Many offer significantly higher rates, with the same FDIC insurance.
Ditch Rental Car Insurance
If you travel a lot, you know car rental companies love to promote their insurance. It’s incredibly expensive. Your personal insurance, or credit card may offer the same coverage.
Consult your policy or card benefits to verify. If one of them does, skip the pricey upsell.
Skip the Gym
The gym is a notorious money-waster, IF you don’t use it. Even if you do go to the gym, skip it and save some money.
There are dozens of free workout apps, and workout videos on Netflix. Combine the two and you may be able to save cash without impacting your fitness routine.
Shop Generic
Generic or store brands are often cheaper than the name brand. Consumer Reports claims you can save roughly 25 percent off the name brand.
Try a few generic options to items you usually buy. If you don’t mind them, you instantly stretch your budget a bit more.
Use a Rewards Credit Card
This may not work for everyone, but a rewards credit card can be a fantastic way to save money. You can opt for a cash back card, or travel card.
The former gives you cash rewards, and the latter lets you stretch your travel budget. We opt for the latter to help fund travel for our family of five and save thousands of dollars annually. Avoid this option if it tempts you to overspend.
Opt For Secondhand Clothing
When was the last time you visited your local Goodwill or thrift store? Depending on where you live, you can find some great pieces of clothing, for a fraction of the cost.
This works especially well for large families. Kids grow so fast that there’s little need to always buy new.
Meal Plan
Meal planning makes grocery shopping simpler. You know what to buy, and you reduce potential food waste as you only purchase what you need.
Furthermore, it may even show you that what you need is in your pantry and don’t need to buy it at the store.
Use a Reusable Coffee Cup at Coffee Shops
Do you have a favorite coffee cup or mug? Some coffee shops offer small discounts to small customers who use a reusable cup.
This saves them cash, so they pass some of the savings to you.
Follow the 30-Day Rule
Shopping is part emotion. Skip the emotion and implement a 30-day rule on non-essential purchases.
If you find that you don’t need the item after the 30 days you’ve avoided wasting money. However, if you do need it, purchase it guilt-free.
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I’m John Schmoll, a former stockbroker, MBA-grad, published finance writer, and founder of Frugal Rules.
As a veteran of the financial services industry, I’ve worked as a mutual fund administrator, banker, and stockbroker and was Series 7 and 63-licensed, but I left all that behind in 2012 to help people learn how to manage their money.
My goal is to help you gain the knowledge you need to become financially independent with personally-tested financial tools and money-saving solutions.
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