Going Generic Can Save You Money
Using alternatives is an area that everyone who wants to save money should really look into. They may find that many of their expenses can be cut in half if they just look carefully.
Gym memberships are important for those diehard muscle builders but if you are just looking to get fit, you can probably safely cancel the monthly subscription. All you have to do is jog every morning and I bet that you will be just as healthy.
Cable TV is so expensive these days that everyone should seriously think about canceling. With services like Netflix and iTunes, watching your favorite shows and movies are easy.
Do you still have your land line? Could you just use your cell phone to communicate? Unless you have heavy fax usage, you probably can get by using those wireless devices.
Restaurants usually give you so much sauce that you can just add more meat to the dish and have it still taste the same. This works especially well for Chinese food, so even if you don't know how to cook, you can eat at home for less now.
Do you pay for unlimited cell phone minutes? Even if you aren't, you are probably paying for more minutes than you need. Consider downgrading and keeping more money in your pocket.
Many people use air miles for upgrades but the best way to use them is obviously to redeem for flight tickets. I actually never get why it's such an unpopular choice but most people just say no to free stuff.
If you like magazines, it's probably easier if you just bite the bullet and pay for a year's worth. This one is a little backwards but when it cost $5 at the stand and $10 for a year's worth, getting the year is probably worth the cost assuming you actually like the content.
Most of the stuff that you own is probably better rented. Not only is the upfront cost lower, you probably realize that you don't need the product a few weeks after you take it home anyway. If it's rented, you can easily return it without paying full price.
Generic brands are often skipped because they are deemed to have lower quality. Chances are, it's not true at all. Sometimes, the generic brands are exactly the same, and other times, it's even better than the name brands. The only difference? Marketing. - 23159
Gym memberships are important for those diehard muscle builders but if you are just looking to get fit, you can probably safely cancel the monthly subscription. All you have to do is jog every morning and I bet that you will be just as healthy.
Cable TV is so expensive these days that everyone should seriously think about canceling. With services like Netflix and iTunes, watching your favorite shows and movies are easy.
Do you still have your land line? Could you just use your cell phone to communicate? Unless you have heavy fax usage, you probably can get by using those wireless devices.
Restaurants usually give you so much sauce that you can just add more meat to the dish and have it still taste the same. This works especially well for Chinese food, so even if you don't know how to cook, you can eat at home for less now.
Do you pay for unlimited cell phone minutes? Even if you aren't, you are probably paying for more minutes than you need. Consider downgrading and keeping more money in your pocket.
Many people use air miles for upgrades but the best way to use them is obviously to redeem for flight tickets. I actually never get why it's such an unpopular choice but most people just say no to free stuff.
If you like magazines, it's probably easier if you just bite the bullet and pay for a year's worth. This one is a little backwards but when it cost $5 at the stand and $10 for a year's worth, getting the year is probably worth the cost assuming you actually like the content.
Most of the stuff that you own is probably better rented. Not only is the upfront cost lower, you probably realize that you don't need the product a few weeks after you take it home anyway. If it's rented, you can easily return it without paying full price.
Generic brands are often skipped because they are deemed to have lower quality. Chances are, it's not true at all. Sometimes, the generic brands are exactly the same, and other times, it's even better than the name brands. The only difference? Marketing. - 23159
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