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13 Unique Ways To Save Money

By Manuela Williams

13 Unique Ways To Save Money.

Are you tired of being in debt? Maybe you just want to save some money for something special. Or maybe you’re broke and looking for some money saving ideas that you may not have tried yet. Well, there are many ways you can save a bit of cash that may not be your ordinary way to save money! Ways to cut the budget that people don’t normally think of or would not normally do.  Here are 13 unique ways to save money that you can implement right now:

Unique Ways To Save Money - Are you tired of being in debt? Maybe you just want to save some money for something special. Well, there are many ways you can save a bit of cash, while still enjoying life that may not be your ordinary way to save money! Here are 13 unique ways you can start saving money right away. #savemoney #moneysavingtips #frugal #frugalliving

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I’ve tried to think of ways to save money that aren’t the norm for most people! Just remember, it doesn’t have to be forever. You can make budget cuts and implement these ideas for the short term to get you out of a bind. Or you can embrace these ideas and just keep them as a way of life.

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#1. Skip Couponing (if you’re an over spender)
If you are an over spender, sometimes couponing can lead to you spending more money than you would without couponing. Those $10 off of $20 coupons can save you money if it’s something you’ve planned on buying anyway. But it can also tempt you into unplanned spending because you’re “saving” $10.  You’re really spending $10 that you hadn’t planned on spending! Only coupon for what you need or use a price book for your groceries instead.

#2. Leftovers (not just your own)
Make it known that you are willing to accept any one’s leftovers. This leftover thing doesn’t need to be weird. Just take leftovers when people offer them to you (after holidays and family gatherings, work functions, church functions). Better you use them than to have them thrown out.

#3. Cut Back On Washing Your Hair
If you usually wash your hair every day try every other day or every third day. You’ll save money on hair care products and water. (this also applies to hair cuts/hair color/manicures etc.)

#4. Go With a Store Bought Phone
In today’s day and age, you can save a ton of money by going with a store bought phone. Republic Wireless or Straight Talk has the same service (in most locations) as the bigger brands, like AT&T and Verizon.

#5. Hang Around Thrifty People
If you are spending a lot of time with people who spend money, then you will probably spend a lot of money as well. Hang around thrifty people and you are less likely to spend money.

#6. Be “Stingy”
Americans spend way more money than they really need to. It’s time to get a little stingy with your money. You don’t need to go out with your friends every weekend or leave the house every day (unless you work of course). Stay home and watch the dollar signs add up.

#7. Go to Bed Earlier
I know some of you have to stay up and work so this doesn’t apply to you. However, going to bed at reasonable time will help improve your health AND is one way to save money on electricity. Not getting enough sleep makes you feel tired and cranky. When you’re tired and cranky you don’t make good choices.

#8. Detail Your Own Car
You probably ignore this part of your car anyways, but in case you get the itch to pay someone to do this. Don’t do it. Simply wash, wax, and detail your own car to save some money in the long run. If you’d like to make extra money, you could even start a little side business in the car detailing department.

#9.Use a Clear Jar
Every time you get some change –  a penny, quarter, or dime put it in the clear jar. It’s amazing what you can save over a short (or long) period of time. The clear jar helps you see your progress a little better.

#10. Clearance Section
Have you ever stopped and looked in the clearance/markdown section of the grocery store? It’s not just old food that’s sitting there to be bought. Most of the time this is food that is simply changing labels (companies decide to upgrade branding from time to time). They put it in the clearance section to make room for new stuff or a new meat sale starts and they have to get rid of meat to make room.

#11. Get Rid of Not Only Cable but Your Internet
If you need to really save money (like you have a lot of debt or a not enough income). You may need to a way to keep more of the income you do you have.  Consider getting rid of your internet. Yes, this seems radical!  It seems drastic. But drastic measures may be what you need to do in this season of your life.  It  might take some getting used to. But you do what you have to do. You can go to the library and there are plenty of free WiFi spots all over town. If you still have a smart phone you can check to see if using it as a hot spot is cheaper than paying for internet with your cable provider. It doesn’t have to be forever!

#12.  Unplug Stuff
Look up the concept of vampire power/standby power. Even when your TV is off it’s still drawing power. Same with keeping your phone charger plugged into an outlet or your coffee maker plugged in. These phantom loads are making your electric bill higher than it needs to be. Some people like to plug their electronics into a energy saving power strip (making it easier to turn stuff on and off).

#13. Recycle/Upcycle Everything You Can
No joke, recycling  or repurposing can help you save a lot of money. Extending the life of an object or thinking of new ways to use something you already have keeps you out of the stores. However, you don’t want to be one of those people on a television show because you decided to collect every single piece of paper you came across (trust me).

I hope these unique tips for little things you can do to save money help you!

What out of the ordinary things do you do to save money?

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    July 6, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Interesting ideas! I try to go longer in between hair cuts and hair color. I agree, staying home is a good way to save money. Don’t know if I could go without internet though!

  2. Gisela Suski says

    July 6, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Love your tips. I had a dream last night that I was really in debt (haven’t used a credit card all year) then went on vacation. I checked my statement and it is manageable, I can pay it off next paycheck.
    I feel so much better now.

  3. Julie says

    July 6, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I not only go longer between hair coloring (like 8-10 weeks minimum) and hair cuts – I’ve started coloring my own hair. It’s easily a tenth of what I pay at the salon!!!

  4. Brenda Kula says

    July 6, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Now that I’m divorced, I’m no longer in debt. I had to file bankruptcy to get through the surgery bills and all the debt he piled on me. But now I’m saving all I can on a strict budget.
    Brenda

  5. Pamela says

    July 6, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    We are the new owners of my brother in laws outdoor glider chairs and settee. A lot of sanding, paint and a few replacement boards and they are looking fantastic. The settee had squirrel damage to the arm rests. We had old deck boards that we used to cut new ones. They look so good! We are in it a can of paint. They are so comfortable and now looking good! We should be finished painting them by the end of today. Yes I love using it up, taking care of what we have and fixing it ourselves when we can. Living without cable and internet…. I dunno. We don’t eat out or go to the movies. All I know is …. Life is good!

    • Manuela Williams says

      July 6, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      LOL! Well I know I couldn’t live without internet unless we were in very dire financial straits. Then I’d be willing to do just about anything. Your new glider chairs sound great! I love it when you can put some work into something and make it usable when others would have thrown it out!

  6. Cindy says

    July 6, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Very good ideas! And thanks for the budget binder ideas too:)

    • Manuela Williams says

      July 8, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      You’re welcome! I use that budget binder every day – it’s always on my desk. I’m an old fashioned paper and pencil person!

  7. Miss Millennial says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Awesome ideas! I love this! I’m totally going to find a clear jar…

  8. Miss Millennial says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Love this! Thanks for all the tips! I’ll be finding a clear jar now… 🙂

  9. Jayleen Zotti says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I love #5 … it’s just so true!

  10. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

    July 20, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    These are great tips. I couldn’t do without my internet, though. At least my bill is small. Thanks for sharing. Hello from Thrifty Thursday.

  11. Katy @ Purposely Frugal says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Great tips! We do most of these too. It’s great to think outside the box.

    • Manuela Williams says

      July 25, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Hi Katy,

      Thanks! Yes sometimes you’re already doing all the “normal” money saving things and you still need to find a way to pinch a little more. Thanks for stopping by!

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