5 Tips to Save Extra Money

Considering the financial situation we find ourselves in these days, “saving money” has become the watchword. Gone are the days when people could afford to be frivolous and with the current financial insecurity, it’s probably best to adopt a ‘save money’ approach to whatever you do.

So here are 5 tips that will help you to save extra money:

#1: Always look for reviews when buying products

If you’re looking to purchase any item, there are product reviews available on the internet. Whether the item you want to buy is an expensive or inexpensive one, you’ll know whether or not it is worth its value or is not worth buying at all.

#2: DIY Greeting Cards

Compared to the price of $ 3.99 per card, you can express yourself and creativity in new ways by making your cards at about 50 cents per piece. Not bad especially if you have a long list of well-wishers to remember.

#3: Dine out for special occasions only

Try sites like www.restaurant.com when you decide to dine out but if you really are serious about saving money, then remember that one meal at a restaurant is equal to a whole week of groceries that you can purchase at the supermarket.

#4: Avoid Financing and save instead

There are items that we would love to purchase and with the option of financing often do so. But what if we could control our impulsive purchases and save money to buy the product without incurring any extra charges? And that’s probably another way by which we can save money.

#5: Drive your Car until it stops working

You’ll enjoy lower insurance payments and avoid car payments and you’ll also sleep easy on the fact that you’ve used this depreciating asset to its fullest extent.