Whether you call it frugality, budgeting, or just being financially mindful, saving money is something many of us are making a more conscious effort to do. You could wait for the pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow, or get control of your finances yourself!
If your grocery budget is getting out of control, or you just want to be more mindful of your spending so you can increase your savings, here are some great tips for household budgeting so you can have a little extra gold in your pot this St. Patrick’s Day:
Tip #1: Look for discounted gift cards
Have you ever gotten a gift card for a store you didn’t like? There are online marketplaces where people can buy and sell unused gift cards, often at a discount from the sticker price.
Look for gift cards you need and you could save $10 or more on gift cards you need for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, and everyday essentials. (Or sell gift cards you don’t plan to use and trade them for ones you need.)
Tip #2: Try couponing
We’ve all seen those extreme couponers on TV. Couponing doesn’t have to be your full-time job and it can still help you save money. Set aside time every week when your flyers arrive and clip all the coupons for the products you need. Then you can plan your meals and grocery run based on what’s on sale and what has a coupon that week.
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Tip #3: Use daily deal sites
Deal sites have been around for many years now. These are those sites that offer a significant deal usually for 24-48 hours. You purchase the deal through their website and get up to 50-75% off retail prices for services, products, and even travel.
When your credit is less than desirable and it’s preventing you from buying a car, and home, or getting a loan, it can be difficult to raise your credit score on your own. Find a financial advisor, or service like CreditRepair.com who can help you increase your credit score!
Tip #5: Repair your credit
Another great tip to help you save money is to shop at stores that give you points or cash back with purchases. Slide is great service where you can earn cash back at over 150 retailers in 400,000 nationwide locations.
Another popular cash-back site is Dollar Dig who pays you to shop online with thousands of stores you probably buy at anyway. Sign-up for a Dollar Dig account today and earning cash back on your purchases right now.
Our final piece of advice is to start tracking how much money you are spending and what you’re spending it on. Set budgets for each type of expense and see where you can save money on things you need to buy anyway.
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