OK, it had to happen, this is a spin off thread from photo Guys thread which started to become a "how to be a tightwad" discussion....
Here are some of my tips for saving money. I'd love to hear some other ideas.....c'mon Acey, let's have yours again, shall we?
1. When you go grocery shopping, take a written list and STICK TO IT!
2. If you shop weekly, try to shop every 8 days instead of every seven. By the end of the year, you will have saved 6 weeks worth of grocery money! YAY!!
3. If you have children, try to avoid taking them to the shops with you, they will always talk you into buying stuff you don't need
4. take your lunch to work from home, don't buy it at work
5. Try the "no frills" brands at the supermarket, they are often the same as the brand names, just with different packaging
6. Public transport is often cheaper, even if you have a car, can you walk or catch a lift with someone?
7. Never leave the house with money that is not already 'spent' ie: already allocated to something such as the phone bill you will pay this afternoon
8. Never read junk mail, or catalogues. You won't miss what you don't know about.
9. Don't smoke or drink alchohol. Your liver will thank you as well as your bank balance!
10. Check out St Vincent De Paul and other op shops for clothes. You have to go to the posh suburbs though! Vinnies at Mosman and Cremorne in Sydney often have designer labels for $5 and $10!
Hobbo
PS: Check out the sexy new avatar! Yep, that's really me
Here are some of my tips for saving money. I'd love to hear some other ideas.....c'mon Acey, let's have yours again, shall we?
1. When you go grocery shopping, take a written list and STICK TO IT!
2. If you shop weekly, try to shop every 8 days instead of every seven. By the end of the year, you will have saved 6 weeks worth of grocery money! YAY!!
3. If you have children, try to avoid taking them to the shops with you, they will always talk you into buying stuff you don't need
4. take your lunch to work from home, don't buy it at work
5. Try the "no frills" brands at the supermarket, they are often the same as the brand names, just with different packaging
6. Public transport is often cheaper, even if you have a car, can you walk or catch a lift with someone?
7. Never leave the house with money that is not already 'spent' ie: already allocated to something such as the phone bill you will pay this afternoon
8. Never read junk mail, or catalogues. You won't miss what you don't know about.
9. Don't smoke or drink alchohol. Your liver will thank you as well as your bank balance!
10. Check out St Vincent De Paul and other op shops for clothes. You have to go to the posh suburbs though! Vinnies at Mosman and Cremorne in Sydney often have designer labels for $5 and $10!
Hobbo
PS: Check out the sexy new avatar! Yep, that's really me