What are some of your best money saving tips for 2015?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I know living within our means is important, but I'm making a definite stride towards trying to be a better saver. So I'm thinking twice or long and hard now before purchases.

What are you doing this year? How and on what areas are you cutting or being careful?

Toppers · ‎01-01-2015

We try and use coupons or discounts whenever we can, and try to buy items on sale whenever possible.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

Most people get into money trouble because they spend money on things they don't need with money they don't have. A woman I know asked for money help and used some of the funds to get massages for her and her boyfriend. That is typical of how she manages her money.

luvdoodles · ‎06-19-2010

To start will be using my Q card less and pay by check if there is something I really want. Got my statement yesterday and saw how much interest I paid for 2014. It was crazy and a real eye opener. I do coupon and plan meals around things on sale. I try to make one meal that I can make two meals out of. I have started buying more frozen veggies because sometimes the fresh ones go bad before we eat it all. Every little bit helps in the end.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

Just Say No! I don't need it!

lola ... love that chart! May have to do that. I've still got time to ""catch up""!

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

On 1/14/2015 Preds said:
lola ... love that chart! May have to do that. I've still got time to "catch up"!

There is a reverse one too, where you start with the greatest amount. ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

On 1/14/2015 lolakimono said:
On 1/14/2015 Preds said:
lola ... love that chart! May have to do that. I've still got time to "catch up"!

There is a reverse one too, where you start with the greatest amount. ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Better idea! Before I spend it.
${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

MaggieToo · ‎03-09-2010

Stop the impulse buying.

Lynneuk · ‎03-10-2010

Don't watch QVC all the time! It's very easy to be convinced that you really need something they are showing. I also don't go shopping unless I really have to buy something. Then I go, find that one thing and leave. Also look around your house. Often we forget what we have and end up buying something we already have! As for food, I buy a lot at farmers markets and base our meals around those ingredients. Also freeze fresh fruits like blueberries when they are cheap. Buy meats when they are on sale and freeze some. Take a hard look at bills like cable, phone etc. Often they can be reduced considerably.