Print in draft mode

You can save a lot of money on printer ink if you print in draft mode.

Shop for cheaper makeup

Makeup is a big expense. Shop for the places that sell your makeup at the best prices.

Cut your own hair

You may be able to cut your own hair depending on how you wear it. This is especially true for men with shorter hair.

Find cheaper apartment

Find a cheaper apartment if you are paying too much for your current one.

Use school gym

If you go to school, see if you can use the school gym to workout.

Brush teeth

Get kids to brush their teeth all the time. You will save money on dental expenses over your lifetime.

Extra mortgage payments

You can save some money and have your house paid off faster if you make extra mortgage payments each year.

Share apartment

You can pay half the rent of an apartment cost each month if you split it with someone.

Move to cheaper area

Move to a cheaper area if the taxes and cost of living is too high in your current location.

Grow your own vegetables

You can save money if you can grow your own vegetables in your garden.

Change own oil

If you can change your own oil, you can save a lot of money over the life of your car on oil changes.

Keep wheels in alignment

Keep the front wheels on your car in alignment. You can cause faster tire wear if the wheels are not aligned properly.

Keep lights down

You can open the blinds or shades during the day rather than keeping the lights on in some rooms.

Check car air filter

You can use more gas if your air filter is not clean or worn out.

Some cars are cheaper to insure

Before you buy a new or used car, check to see how much it will be to insure each year. Some cars are much cheaper than other to insure.

Share the items you buy in bulk

If you buy many items in bulk but can't use them all, then split them with another family member or friend. If the items come out cheaper per box or can, you both will be saving money.

Cut grass on low speeds

This can save you gas for your lawnmower. Most of the time you don't have to run them on high speed unless your grass is thick.

Drying clothes

You can save a little money if you use the dryer less often. Drying clothes until they are really warm just waste more electricity and causes more wear on the dryer. Dry clothes until they are done and no longer.

Don't run water long

Brushing your teeth while leaving the water running the entire time can waste a lot of water, especially if you have a big family.

Play games with just a deck of cards

You can play a lot of games with just a deck of cards. They cost very little and are great fun for kids and adults. You can save money rather than buying expensive toys all the time. I have some simple games I thought of on my Fun Card Games blog.

Share the house phone

If you share just one phone in the house you can save a lot of money. If you have kids and everyone has their own phone, you will pay much more per month for the additional lines. Use e-mail to save money on long distance. You can write around the world to someone for just the Internet cost per month.

Walking is great

Walking is great exercise and it cost nothing. If you don't have money to buy exercise machines, walking is a great way of getting fit for free.

If you rent a car

If you must rent a car on your vacation, check to see the prices for certain models and also if it is cheaper for renting the car for a day or the entire weekend.

Cut the vacation time short

You can cut your vacation short by a day or two and save money. Try to visit all the places you want to see in a shorter time frame.

Ask for a refrigerator

You can save money when you travel if you have a refrigerator in your hotel room. You can buy your own drinks and food at the supermarket and keep them cold in there rather than eating out all the time.

Don't rent a car

If you are travelling and just are going to be staying in the local area of the airport, you can save money by not renting a car for the week and using public transportation.

Buy soup

Buying soup is a good way to save money if you are on a budget. They have so many different kinds today. You can find any flavor you like. I buy a lot in the winter months to stay warm.

Save money on batteries

Constant flipping of channels with the remote for your TV waste the batteries much faster. If you do use a lot of batteries, try buying them in bulk to save more money rather than buying them with just two in a pack.

Stock up when food is on sale

If a certain food item is on sale at the store, see how long you can keep them before they expire. Food like rice usually last a very long time. When it goes on sale, just stock up on many boxes of it. This can save you a lot of money over time.

Yearly memberships

Some places like zoos are cheaper if you purchase a yearly or season pass. If you go often, see if you will save more money this way.

Pay cash when shopping

Most people will spend more if they are shopping with a credit card rather than a fixed limit of cash they have.

Buy your own gym equipment

You can save a lot of money this way. You also find some used at garage sales or online.

Use coupons for car repairs

Many local papers may have coupons for bringing your car in for oil changes and other repairs at local shops. Visit the websites also for any current discounts offered on car work.

Don't accelerate or brake too hard

If you accelerate too fast or brake too hard you will use more gas. Steady even acceleration is best. Braking slowly is better rather than slamming on the brakes.

Shop food stores for best prices

Check the prices of the same food items at different local stores near you. They may only be a few cents cheaper, but the money can add up to big savings over the year on multiple items.

Keep just one credit card

By keeping just one credit card rather than several, you can save money on the $25 annual fee for having it. Five credit cards with a $25 annual fee is $100 a year in fees.

Don't shop when you are hungry

If you go food shopping on an empty stomach, you may buy more food. I know I usually buy bigger portions of meals if I am more hungry.

Don't wear shoes in house

Besides making the carpets more dirty, you will have to spend more time to clean them more often. Carpets also wear out faster if you walk on them with your shoes on all the time.

Fly during off season

If you fly during the summer when everyone else usually travels, you will probably pay more money for the tickets. Flying during the off season is usually cheaper.

Public school is cheaper

Private schools usually cost more money than a public college. Find out ahead of time and compare each school and see the cost you will save.