6 easy ways to save money

save moneyHaving more money to spend on a big ticket items can be a smarter way to spend your money, than buying daily items that loosen your wallet. Here are 6 easy ways to save money.

Save those $5 bills – $5 bills can be easily used for small items like coffee and candy. Make note to save all your $5 bills in a jar and you will be astonished how much you can save.

2. Get coffee from your office – Spending a few dollars on coffee a day adds up to about $100 a month. Getting your coffee fix from the office, will cost you nothing and save you enough money to a monthly massage.

3. Be an Amazon pro – Get the app Paribus, this will help you keep track of your purchases and let you know if the price has been adjusted.

4. Stock up on meats – Meats can be expensive but necessary to stay full and remain healthy. Instead of buying your meats weekly, opt for buying your meats when they are on sale and freezing them in portions.

5. Check the far aisles – The furthest aisles in your local supermarket, target or walmart will stock the discounted or clearance items. Make sure you have a look at them first, before moving into the core areas of your store.

6. Co-ops are your best friend – This is a great way to shop on a budget. Co-ops will provide you with organic produce for a fraction of the cost. Not only will you be healthier, you will have more money to spend on the luxuries.