How to Make the Most of Your Money

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How to Make the Most of Your Money

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“Look after the Pennies and the Pounds will look after themselves” ever heard that saying, well its true. More then likely there will come a time in your life when things are tight financially and belts have to pulled in, so to speak. See the steps below to see how you can do this.

Steps

Pack simple lunches like sandwiches, this will save you a lot of money on a weekly basis.
Make coffee at home just the way you like it, and take it to the office or school in a thermos, rather than spending $5 for a cup at Starbucks.
When possible, try walking or biking and get some exercise, or take the bus or train and get to know your area better, and let your precious gas tank relax for a little bit, as well as your wallet!
Embrace bargain clothes shopping destinations , or simply make it a point to check out the sale area of a store first before falling in love with the higher priced items located in the front of the store.
Try to plan your shopping. For example, holiday items go on sale immediately after Christmas is over – buy cards, decorations, perhaps even some generic gift items for next year!
For little trinkets for your house, apartment, room, and great deals on a variety of other items, shop at low-priced stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, IKEA.
Car boot sale are a great place to find hidden bargains, Just be adventurous!
If you’re making a rather major purchase, particularly electronic items, be sure to do your research!
Keep your eye out for for group discounts, promotions, etc. at theme parks or for large events
Borrow books and movies from and read the paper and magazines at the library
Look out for free events in local newspaper
Have night in with friends for dinner or games or hit the beach and split cost of gas

Tips

Always ask if there is a student discount (i.e. movie tickets, sometimes electronic devices such as laptops)
Make long distance calls for free with the computer application, Skype
Don’t spend money on a gym membership! Go running and exercise with a buddy.
Remember that you are consumer and you have the power. Do not feel like you have to buy an item at a certain place for certain price. Take control!
Get creative and recycle your old clothes
Be grateful for what you have, realize how lucky you are, and just maybe try being satisfied with how good your life is.

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