Pinch Like You Mean It! 101 Ways to Spend Less Money Now by Dr. Penny Pincher - HTML preview

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Table of Contents

 

Dedication

Introduction

Disclaimer

Tip 1: Avoid sales tax on food

Tip 2: Save big at Kohl’s

Tip 3: Save 10% on milk

Tip 4: Make coffee at home, save over $500 per year

Tip 5: Pack lunch instead of eating out

Tip 6: Sharpen disposable razor blades

Tip 7: Cut cable TV or satellite TV

Tip 8: Buy less gas for your car

Tip 9: Enjoy cheap- or free- exercise

Tip 10: Save when eating out

Tip 11: Get pets at the animal shelter for almost free

Tip 12:  Have less stuff

Tip 13: Haircuts at home

Tip 14: Walk instead of drive

Tip 15: Credit card points

Tip 16: Avoid dry cleaning

Tip 17: A Subway $5 footlong is a good deal

Tip 18: Use energy efficient lighting

Tip 19: Improve home insulation

Tip 20: Reduce your house payments with a mortgage re-fi

Tip 21: Buy used items and save

Tip 22: Stop making car payments

Tip 23: Avoid recreational shopping

Tip 24: Cut small unnecessary purchases

Tip 25: Utilize free resources at your library

Tip 26: Free or cheap hobbies

Tip 27: Get an artificial Christmas tree

Tip 28: Plan meals, shop with coupons

Tip 29: Drop newspapers and magazines

Tip 30: Staycation instead of vacation

Tip 31: Stop buying lottery tickets

Tip 32: Stop smoking

Tip 33: Take shorter showers

Tip 34: Find out where your money is going

Tip 35: Avoid boarding your pets

Tip 36: Get multiple estimates for home improvement projects

Tip 37: Get enough sleep

Tip 38: Eat less

Tip 39: Cut down on travel

Tip 40: Install a programmable thermostat

Tip 41: Chew gum instead of eating a snack

Tip 42: Switch from soda to free water

Tip 43: Cut down on coffee

Tip 44: Pay off high interest credit cards first

Tip 45: Negotiate on hotel rates

Tip 46: Take advantage of kids eat free nights

Tip 47: Inexpensive foods that are healthy

Tip 48: Free stuff

Tip 49: Buy fewer things, but better quality

Tip 50: Avoid expensive clothing brands, especially jeans

Tip 51: When to buy food items at convenience stores

Tip 52: Sell unneeded appliances

Tip 53: Wait to buy materials for projects

Tip 54: Don't go for a test drive unless you want to buy a car

Tip 55: Watch out for high pressure sales pitches

Tip 56: Save on insurance with bundle discounts

Tip 57: Don't carry small bills

Tip 58: Wait 48 hours to buy

Tip 59: Use a black permanent marker to revive old clothes

Tip 60: Carry your best coupons in your wallet or purse

Tip 61: Spend more thought and less money on presents

Tip 62: Reduce/avoid knick knacks and collectables

Tip 63: Consider downsizing to reduce expenses

Tip 64: DIY projects to save money

Tip 65: Shop around for the best deal

Tip 66: Take good care of your teeth

Tip 67: Grow your own food in a vegetable garden

Tip 68: How to cut expenses quickly in a financial emergency

Tip 69: Carpool to save on vehicle expenses

Tip 70: Keep your car clean

Tip 71: Try not to move

Tip 72: Use old clothes for rags

Tip 73: Donate unneeded items and save money on taxes

Tip 74: Buy generic- why pay for advertising?

Tip 75: Don't go grocery shopping hungry

Tip 76: Get free checking, avoid bank fees

Tip 77: "Bank" at a credit union rather than a bank

Tip 78: Turn off unneeded lights and appliances

Tip 79: Can you eliminate an extra vehicle?

Tip 80: The art and science of the store return

Tip 81: Discount programs at grocery stores

Tip 82: When to apply for a credit card to save money

Tip 83: Fun night at home

Tip 84: Pizza can make you happy

Tip 85: Use coupons for oil changes

Tip 86: Get furniture for almost free

Tip 87: Shop on tax free day

Tip 88: No more late fees

Tip 89: No more postage

Tip 90: Duct tape and other cheap repairs

Tip 91: Repair shoes instead of throwing them away

Tip 92: Rent a truck instead of buying one

Tip 93: Get building materials for free

Tip 94: Save hardware odds and ends

Tip 95: Bake and decorate your own cakes

Tip 96: Stay off the hamster wheel

Tip 97: Avoid spending deathtraps

Tip 98: Don't throw away all the old batteries

Tip 99: Buy less stuff that is made to be thrown away

Tip 100: Use fans to lower your bills

Tip 101: Read Penny Pincher Journal

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