any time soon, people are having to increasingly tighten their
belts just to scrape by. This means finding bargains wherever
possible. Even if it's only a dollar, it adds up. Here are a few
things you can save money on that you'll probably buy
anyway.
1. Glasses
Is it time for new glasses? If so, you probably dread the idea
of paying full price from your eye doctor. Fortunately, there's
a way around this. If you already have a prescription, you can
use it to order custom a pair online. The best part is that you
pay under $50 in most cases.
2. Event Tickets
If there's a concert or game you want to attend, take some
time to see if you can avoid paying the full price. Many ticket
vendors heavily discount admission prices at the last minute to
minimize the number of empty seats. Furthermore, when
ordering online, you may be able to find coupon or discount
codes that knock a percentage off of the final cost.
3. Airplane Tickets
If you have to pay for air travel with all of its inconveniences,
you may as well save some money on it. Because prices rise
as the departure date draws nearer, book your tickets as far
ahead as you can manage. It's also wise to buy in the
morning, and be sure not to schedule early on Mondays or late
on Thursdays. More people are traveling for business during
these times, which drives up prices.
4. Software
Now that school is back in session, students may find
themselves in need of software. It doesn't usually come
cheap, however, so scouting for deals is important for college
students. Fortunately, many reputable websites provide
numerous titles of full-version OEM software at very
affordable prices.
5. Coffee
Before pulling into the drive-through for your morning cup of
coffee, stop and consider how you could save money on it.
Buying at Dunking Donuts vs Starbuck's can save you more
than $200 every year. However, you can take the path of more
extreme savings and brew your own at home, which amounts
to over $1,000 extra in your pocket each year.
6. Gift Cards
Do you have gift cards lying around for stores you're not
interested in? You can turn them into quick cash by selling
them online. This is also a great option when you want to buy
gift cards for other people. You will normally pay lower
prices for them directly from the owner than you would if you
purchased them from a retailer.
7. Food
Choose your groceries wisely. You need food, but not all
foods are needs. Focus more on buying real food with a high
satisfaction value, and avoid buying soda, TV dinners, chips
and other needlessly expensive products. Also, consider
switching to discount or store brands, which are usually as
good as their pricier counterparts.
8. Paper Products
At around one dollar per roll of paper towels and around
seven dollars per average pack of toilet paper, these are
surprisingly large expenses. Reduce paper towel waste by
using a rag whenever possible and reusing any clean ones. For
toilet paper, consider switching to one-ply. All you get from
having more layers is less money.
9. Gas
You need your car, but gasoline costs a small fortune.
However, some local gas stations may be cheaper than others,
so check around. Even if it's only a few cents less per gallon,
you'll really see the savings when filling up.
Everyday expenses can easily consume most of your budget,
but with some scrutiny and creative thinking, you can make
them more affordable. The next time you need to buy
something, stop and think about how you can shave off a few
dollars.
Via: Amerikanki
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