How to Save Money by Spending Cash More Often

Today most people don't really carry cash. Most of us use a credit/debit card, or use checks. It's just more convenient. But perhaps by carrying just a small amount of cash for simple purchases we could save money in the end..

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cash
• a bank of some sort

1. Get a bank of some sort. (Its doesn't have to be a pig..) Any simple jar will do. Once you have your bank place it in a convenient area around your house.

2. Carry around a small amount of cash along with whatever credit/debit card or checkbook you might use. Use cash for small purchases like coffee, small household needs, fast food, and other simple buys.

3. Collect the change that you get from using cash for these purchases, keep it in your bank/jar, and allow it to add up. I didn't think that this could really produce so much "extra", but I've got a piggy sitting in my room that's collected about $80 just from saving the small amounts of change I get. Use the change you collect for something fun!

[justscott]

on 8/3/2009 very good advice!