Money Saving Tips
Even the
experts cannot agree on when the recession will ease, some say 9/09, others
10/09. With up to a year and a half in
front of us, try some of these suggestions to keep more money in your pocket:
Ø Turn off lights and air conditioning when not in
the room, in the house, or at work. This goes for the big corps too. Even better, use smart, programmable units and
save hundreds.
Ø Switch to fluorescent lights, the savings is
significant. Look for full-spectrum bulbs. If you really don’t like all
fluorescent light, use incandescent bulbs in strategic places, like where you
read.
Ø Stop buying new clothing every season; take better
care of the clothes you already own.
Ø Minimize convenience item purchases. Wherever
possible, use dishcloths rather than paper towels, a sports bottle filled with
filtered water rather than a new bottle of water, etc.
Ø Make your own greeting cards and your own gourmet
coffee at home.
Ø Check out movies at your library before buying or
renting them. It’s free!
Ø Before you dial 411, use the phone book or the
internet to look up the number.
