Many of us have set resolutions that involve finances. It is no surprise given the current economic situation that is bearing down on the country. Savings may not be the top of the priority list, but saving just a few dollars each day on items that you may not think about (and probably won’t miss) could mean big savings for you in the long run.
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1. Laundry detergent. Buying budget may seem like the best bet, but getting quality and buying concentrated products mean that the product lasts longer. One purchase of $30 lasts our family six months (and we wash about 12 full loads of laundry per week). That comes out to less than $.10 per load!
2. Plan left-overs to create a new meal. Your family won’t complain that you are eating the same thing AGAIN and you don’t waste any food. Get creative – use sauces and gravies to transform one meal to something completely new (planned overs make GREAT casseroles).
3. Break the habit. Kicking a nicotine or caffeine habit can mean an extra $4 in your pocket every day. This adds up to almost $1500.
Saving money can be easy and doesn’t have to affect your current budget. Make one of your resolutions all about securing your financial future through these small daily savings.