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If you still have car, student or credit card debt, focus on paying that down to avoid high 5-15% interest payments. Dave Ramsey recommends making minimum payments on all your …

It’s not always convenient, but you’ll save money on repairs, insurance, and other car costs ($8,469/year according to NerdWallet).  

This can save you hundreds per year! Don’t go shopping for fun or as a hobby. Shop when you need something and shop with a list. Don’t browse online shops …

Enjoy simple, free activities: go for walks, bike rides or roller blade outings, play at the park, have a campfire, play board games or video games you already own, go …

Shop thrift stores, used marketplaces and consignment stores. My favorite consignment store is Swap.com. Other new used marketplaces like eBay, OfferUp or the Facebook marketplace now offer plenty of options …

Buy refurbished or used when it comes to electronics, tools, lawn equipment, decor, and kids toys (really, anything that can be easily cleaned). eBay, OfferUp and Amazon Renewed have great …

check out books, e-books and movies for free. Did you know you could get free library e-books for free on your Kindle or ebooks apps?

Many restaurants have a less expensive lunch menu, which will often save you 20-40%. Not to mention you will probably save on alcoholic drinks 😉

Housing is probably your biggest monthly expense, so make sure you don’t overspend. Look at the most inexpensive options first and then go from there. You should not spend more …

Don’t be the first to buy new technology, movies, and games. By waiting a few months, you can save by buying an older generation phone in new condition for a …