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4 High Impact Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. Cut Down the “Eating Out”. If you analyzed your bank statement or credit card bill, you would probably find a large percentage of the charges would be fast food or other “eating out” type expenses. Therefore, they are expenses.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

For example, we just booked an Asheville trip, and the rate for Friday and Saturday was nearly double the rate Sunday through Thursday, so we adjusted our plans to pay the lower rate. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals. You can also download and check apps like Gas Buddy.

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. We’re also taking advantage of fuel discounts and very thankful for the lower gas prices we’re seeing this month! and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night!