Here are some more Money Saving Tips.
Clean your house and organize your stuff. You will find things you didn't remember you had, and have room to use them. What's in your basement? Garage? Do your kids have toys that need to be sorted out? Once we cleaned our living room and sorted toys, the boys have been having a fun time playing with things they forgot they had. Same goes for grownups. When was the last time you used your sewing machine, scrapbook materials, or fancy cooking implements. If you go through and organize, you just may feel inspired.
Call the companies you do business with and ask them if they have a cheaper deal. Get a new auto insurance quote. Call the Cable company and ask what it would take to reduce your bill. Call your credit card company and ask if they have a lower rate available. Take advantage of deals to refinance your mortgage if your rate is high.
Are there any repeating bills you can cancel? Are you really going to the gym? Do you really need a home phone? Repeating bills are the scourge of the budget.
Don't neglect your deals and freebies. Check slickdeals.net and fatwallet.com. Find a local thrift store. Check out local consignment sales for kids stuff. Check out local book sales and used book stores.
Read your weekly grocery store flyer and see what's on sale this week - then plan your menu around what's fresh, in season, and on sale. Bonus - your will be a lot more likely to be eating local, in season, fresh fruits and veggies. Yum. Suddenly you've become a hip and trendy locavore and foodie. ;-)
