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Topic: "Saving Tips"
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Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? - Aaron Perzanowski
Explore how the Right to Repair movement is pushing back against companies which don’t want consumers fixing their products. →Saving
Reducing Electricity Use and Costs
By following just a few of the energy-saving tips and you’ll see how easy it is to trim energy costs →Saving
The 41 Best Money Tips From Highly Successful People by Jamie Ballard
These pointers will inspire you to achieve financial independence and stability. →Budgeting
56 Almost Effortless Ways to Save Money by Brooke Nelson Alexander
Practical tips from separating your bananas to slow down the ripening process to checking your tires →Saving
30 Ways to Save Money Like Your Grandma Did by Arricca Elin Sansone
Here's how to "waste not, want not" and save money like our grandparents did →Saving
11 pesky bank fees and how to avoid them by Matthew Goldberg
Knowing the most common penalties and fees on banking products, and how you can avoid them, can help you save cash →Quote of the week
"Save more money than you think you need. Life is unexpected and your future tastes will likely be more expensive. Not worrying about money tomorrow is worth more than whatever you could buy today."
- James Clear
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7 common banking fees
- Monthly maintenance/service fee
- Out-of-network ATM fee
- Excessive transactions fee
- Overdraft fee
- Insufficient fund fee
- Wire transfer fee
- Early account closing fee
- Bottom line
Word of the week
Vampire Energy
Vampire energy, often referred to as phantom energy, is the power that electrical equipment consume while they are plugged in and in standby mode, even when they are fully charged.
At least $4 billion paid for wasted energy every year: who knew a vampire bite could be so expensive? →Saving
11 best money-saving tips from personal finance writer Ivana Pino
The best savings strategies are about finding the right balance between caring for Future Me while ensuring Present Day Me →Saving
Grocery shopping can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of mouths to feed. Here are eleven tips you can follow to save money on your next grocery run.
11 tips for saving money at the grocery store by Alexandria White →Saving
10 Tips for Achieving Financial Security By Investopedia
- Start Saving As Soon As You Can
- View Savings Deposits As a Bill
- Save in a Tax-Deferred Account
- Diversify Your Portfolio
- Consider All Potential Expenses
- Retirement Savings Is a Must
- Periodically Reassess Your Portfolio
- Optimize Your Expenses
- Consider Your Spouse
- Work With a Financial Planner
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Our consumer culture pressures many of us to live above our means. The good news is that making a personal and household commitment to a more frugal lifestyle can be a fulfilling, healthy choice and can save you a lot of money.
65 Tips to Save Money Through Self-Reliance By Kale Roberts →Saving
The money-saving tips and tricks I’ve learned while living single learned while living single By Sadaf Ahsan
Image by Freepik - Here’s how a young adult can beat the high cost of living on their own →Saving
7 surprising ways the public library can help you save money
NPR LifeKit: How to get the most out of your library →Saving
Vampire Energy? How Much Is It Costing You?
Take action against vampire energy to save money →Saving
Money Saving Tips For Young Adults
Here are tips and hacks young adults should be aware of to manage their money better. →Budgeting
Summer is expensive for families. With the kids home from school, your grocery bills will undoubtedly go up. If you pay for daycare or summer camp, that can also eat a big chunk out of your household budget.
50 Best Summer Budgeting Tips for Families By Dawn Allcot →Serious stuff
From the best ways to budget to how to boost your earning potential like a pro, these nuggets of financial wisdom are as fresh as the day they were published.
50 Personal Finance Tips That Will Change the Way You Think About Money by Alden Wicker →Saving
How To Save Money Fast by Bonnie Honeycutt
Whether you’re facing an emergency or just want a financial cushion, here are tips for saving money fast →Saving
How to save money when you're broke
Monique White has a few ideas. She's a credit counselor and the head of community at Self Financial, Inc. →Budgeting
How to travel on a budget: Our 9 best tips from EF.com
- Come up with a plan
- Travel out of season
- Be accommodation-savvy
- Pack properly
- Book flights in advance…
- …and be smart about how you fly
- Embrace public transport
- Don’t eat away your cash
- Earn while you travel
Use our free vacation budget calculator to capture all your expenses and set a budget. Remember, it's the most memorable holiday that means the most, not the most expensive!
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12 Money Saving Tips Everyone Can Manage from the Yale Ledger
If you’re ready to make a positive change for your financial future, here are 12 things anyone can do to save a little money.
- Create a Budget
- Cut Down on Unnecessary Expenses
- Buy in Bulk
- Use Online Banking
- Use Coupons and Discounts
- Save Money on Energy Bills
- Shop at Thrift Stores
- Meal Planning
- Use Cashback Apps
- Take Advantage of Free Activities
- Brown Bag Your Lunch
- Take Advantage of Credit Card Rewards
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Savings Goals: How To Set And Achieve Them by Bonnie Honeycutt
Whatever your reasons, having a savings goal—and not losing sight of it—will help you reach it →Smart saving tips to make your money go further by Caroline Bloor
With savings rates climbing, it's a good time to squirrel away what you can and get your money working harder.
- Save first, spend later
- Don't pay interest on debt
- Spend mindfully
- Keep switching!
- Check your workplace benefits
- Remortgage!
- Claim back money with your name on it
- Don't splurge on payday
- Shop and earn cashback
- Entitled to Marriage Allowance?
- Rent a room out
- Do a financial fast
- Do you work from the ‘coffice’?
- Check out what you are entitled to
- Get a free overdraft
- Do you really need your packaged bank account?
- Ask the question: can I get it cheaper?
- Manage your energy guzzlers
- Make the most of resale platforms
Word of the week
Compound Interest
Compound interest is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
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