Save more money with these
Money Saving Tips

Writing a good article on money saving tips is a bit like making a candy bar by using coffee grounds.  When it's finished it may look good, but it may not taste great going down.

We all like to save money but we don't always like to take the necessary steps to make it happen.

Start browsing the Internet for money saving ideas and you'll soon have more information than you can digest.  The key is to find a few ideas that work for you and implement those.  Then after you have gotten in the habit of saving money you can add a few more money saving tips to your routine.

Listed below are some pretty obvious money saving tips that are easily overlooked.  Consider each one as a personal challenge and start saving more money today.  You don't have to like these money saving strategies to use them.  The bottom line is that you want to save money and these ideas will help you reach that goal.

Money Saving Tips For The Home

• Take shorter showers:
Yes a nice hot shower feels great but they use a lot of water.  Limit your showers to no more than 5 minutes and you'll cut back on your water costs.
• Flush less often:
OK, that sounds gross but it will save you money.  An old college professor once said "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down."
• Add a brick to the tank:
You will find that by adding a brick or other large solid object to the water tank of your toilet you will still be able to efficiently flush while conserving water.
• Lower the thermostat:
Get in the habit of keeping your thermostat set no higher than 68 degrees and you'll save money all winter.  Just wear a sweater or sweatshirt and you'll be plenty warm.
• Turn off the air:
Yes, it can be miserably hot inside the house at times but you simply don't need the air conditioner on all summer.  Turn it on for short bursts to cool things off and then sit by a fan.
• Water the lawn less:
If you live in a development that requires green grass then you are stuck.  Otherwise stop watering your grass all summer and let it turn brown.  You'll save water, gas, and your back.
• Wash dishes by hand:
An automatic dishwasher uses much more water than washing dishes by hand, as long as you don't leave the faucet on continually.

Money Saving Tips On The Job

• Bring lunch from home:
Make it yourself and you'll save money and possibly save gaining pounds as well.
• Make your mocha at work:
Many companies provide free coffee at work.  Just add a bag of hot chocolate and you have a "poor-man's-mocha".  You'll save a lot of cash over the coffee stand version.
• Drop the pop:
Doctors say we should all be drinking at least eight 8oz glasses of water each day to stay healthy.  Drink water instead of pop and you'll be healthier and lose some weight as a bonus.
• Avoid vending machines:
When you get hungry for a snack at work grab the apple you brought from home instead of the candy or chips in the vending machine.  Those snacks are expensive!
• Take the stairs:
Yes, exercise is good for us all.  Use the stairs at work as much as possible and you may be able to drop that expensive social club membership, often called a gym.
• Play for free:
Don't get caught up in the frenzy of office fantasy leagues.  You can always play for free and guarantee you win at least the entry fee nearly everyone else will lose.  Keep your money in your wallet.
• Ride a bike or bus:
Unless it's simply not practical, consider riding a bike to work or riding community transportation.  You'll save money on gas and maybe even parking.  You also don't have to worry about expensive tickets or accidents.