60 ways to cut costs

60 ways to cut costs:

1. Cut back on eating out.
2. Make coffee at home instead of buying it.
3. Carpool, use public transportation, or walk rather than drive.
4. Use coupons when shopping.
5. Buy generic or store-brand products instead of name-brand products.
6. Reduce energy costs by using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances.
7. Cut back on TV streaming services and internet services.
8. Shop at charity stores, car boots and jumble sales.
9. Plant a garden to grow your own fruits and vegetables.
10. Use a programmable thermostat to save on heating and cooling costs.
11. Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
12. Unsubscribe from unwanted email and postal mail.
13. Make a grocery list and stick to it.
14. Cook at home instead of ordering takeout.
15. Use reusable bags, water bottles, and containers.
16. Take advantage of free entertainment options like parks, hiking trails, and community events.
17. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer.
18. Avoid buying bottled water.
19. Get rid of subscriptions and memberships you don’t use.
20. Use a library instead of buying books and movies.
21. Get rid of the landline telephone service.
22. Avoid impulse buys.
23. Shop for sales and clearance items.
24. Borrow movies from the library instead of going to the theatre.
25. Use a budgeting app or spreadsheet to track expenses.
26. Use cashback sites for online purchases
27. Use a refillable water bottle instead of buying bottled water.
28. Get a library card and borrow books, magazines, movies, and music for free.
29. Reduce water usage by fixing leaks and taking shorter showers.
30. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.
31. Use a clothesline or drying rack instead of a dryer.
32. Cut back on alcohol consumption.
33. Walk instead of getting the bus or train.
34. Reduce electricity costs by turning off electronics when not in use.
35. Have no spend months.
36. Save money on groceries by buying in bulk.
37. Cook in bulk and freeze leftovers.
38. Get rid of a car and use a bike or public transportation.
39. Use a reusable coffee cup instead of disposable cups.
40. Cut back on clothes shopping.
41. Use a rubber broom instead of a vacuum cleaner.
42. Buy in bulk.
43. Use cloth nappies instead of disposable nappies.
44. Buy seasonal produce instead of out-of-season produce.
45. Reduce heating costs by adding insulation and sealing windows and doors.
46. Use a BRITA: Water filter instead of buying bottled water.
47. Use a lawn mower instead of a landscaping service.
48. Use a backpack instead of a briefcase.
49. Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags.
50. Get a fuel-efficient car.
51. Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled water.
52. Use cloth towels instead of paper towels.
53. Use a slow cooker instead of an oven.
54. Use a rechargeable battery instead of disposable batteries.
55. Use a pressure cooker instead of a stove or an oven.
56. Re-use glass jar containers to store pantry items.
57. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer.
58. Use a bicycle instead of a car.
59. Use a programmable thermostat.
60. Use Freecycle or Trash Nothing to give away or replace items.

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