No one wants to redo their whole life just to save money. But there are some small lifestyle tweaks that you can do that make saving money feel effortless.
Effortless? That’s the way I like it!
Flip and Rotate Your Mattress
Mattresses aren’t cheap, but having a comfortable one is essential to having a good quality of life. The solution? Flipping and rotating your mattress once every three months. Doing this will increase its lifespan, keeping you from having to buy a new one prematurely.
Buy Generic Brands
There are usually multiple brand options for nearly every product we purchase. Take your time at the grocery store, compare prices, and go with the less expensive or generic brand. If you check the ingredients, you will see that generic brands are almost identical to the better-known name brands but cost a fraction of the price.
Swap To Energy-Efficient Bulbs
Your lights are on all the time. Swapping to energy-efficient bulbs is a tangible way to save money on energy costs. And the only thing you need to do is unscrew a lightbulb and screw a new one in to watch the savings roll in.
Make Coffee at Home
Maybe your morning latte feels like an absolute must, but trust me. Take the time to make your coffee at home. You’ll save significantly and enjoy your coffee whenever you want, exactly the way you like it. You can get an electric coffee maker with a timer so you get your coffee first thing in the morning without doing a thing!
Use a Programmable Thermostat
Although there may be an upfront cost to install it if you don’t already have one, programmable thermostats can help you save money in the long run. They can be set to adjust the temperature at night automatically or while you’re away from home, reducing your cooling and heating bills.
Set up Automatic Savings
One of the most practical ways to save money is to automate it. Many banks and apps allow you to automatically put a portion of your income into a savings account.
A Dime Saved Tip: Try not to use a paid app or service that claims to help you save money. You can do it yourself for free.
