How to Save Money By Not Relying On Convenience

We usually do not think of these things as eating up money that we could be saving, but convenience comes at a price, here I am going to explore the amount of money we spend on some everyday purchases we make, that we could be pocketing and saving.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Stop buying your coffee and breakfast at a convenience store, or at a fast food chain. Even if you only do this a few times a month, it adds up. Make your coffee at home, get a travel coffee mug. Make your breakfast at home, it is cheaper.

2. Buy a bread maker. Make your own bread for your household, even your extended family. It will pay for itself after about 20 loafs, and save you money in a year.

3. Always clip coupons and compare prices, it is more convenient to go with the first one you see, for times sake. But you could save a lot if you do this with everything. Buy store brand food, it is often just as good.

4. Always think before you make purchases. Think of the big picture instead of convenience.

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on 4/6/2009 Yes! and so hard to do! I only shop at a certain store who's prices are 40-50% less then all the rest. And if they don't have it we don't eat it! I take my lunch to work for the week etc. It really helps! Thanks for the tips. I have recomn'd you. Pay it forward! :-)