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Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses

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Rate your agreement with the following statement: I am able to save money each month.

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Finances are one of the top stressors for individuals around the world and can lead to decreases in one’s physical, emotional and social well-being. And while money can’t buy you happiness, making sound financial decisions and maintaining good saving habits can help improve many aspects of your health, well-being and overall quality of life. With basic money saving skills and a commitment to making small changes in your life, you can save money each year so that you can live comfortably and attain your life goals.

There are two critical components of establishing healthy saving and spending habits:

  1. Get organized by aggregating your important financial statements and documentation to understand your current spending habits.
  2. Create a budget plan so that you can set a budget and track your monthly expenses.

Once you have a budget plan in place, try these helpful tips for saving on your everyday expenses and watch your savings grow over time:

Save on These Everyday Expenses By Taking These Actions
Home
  • Refinance your home loan while interest rates are low
  • Reduce your energy consumption by purchasing energy efficient appliances, turning off your lights when you leave the room and lowering your thermostat settings
Food
  • Start your week with meal planning to minimize spending money on take-out and delivery
  • Create a grocery list before you head to the market — and stick to it
  • Start an herb or vegetable garden
Transportation
  • Get regular maintenance on your vehicles
  • Save on gas by taking public transportation, carpooling, walking, biking or signing up for a rideshare
Shopping
  • Shop smart with comparison shopping
  • Buy and sell gently used items
  • Earn cash back on your purchases by participating in cash-back and rebate programs
Taxes
  • Donate to a qualified charity
  • Participate in your company-sponsored and/or government-sponsored retirement, pension and savings plans
  • Contribute to a tax-free savings account (e.g., Health Savings Account in the U.S., Individual Savings Account in the U.K. or Personal Spending Account in Canada)
Monthly bills
  • Enroll in automatic recurring payments for a discount
  • Bundle your services (e.g., Internet, cable and phone)
  • Unsubscribe to unused, recurring subscriptions and memberships
Financial accounts
  • Sign up for low-interest credit cards and cash-back programs
  • Set up a no-fee savings account at your financial institution
  • Set up automated recurring monthly payments from your paycheck to a savings account

Assessment

Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false. Comparison shopping is a technique for saving money.

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The correct answer is: True

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The correct answer is: True

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