How to save $600 a month
 

  • Avoid unnecessary dry-cleaning. Save $40 a month (assuming five business shirts that can be washed instead).
     
  • Dispense with Friday night takeaways. Save $120 a month.
     
  • Pack your lunch. Save $60 a month.
     
  • Dispense with one gym membership and jog, cycle or swim. Save $60 a month.
     
  • Buy sale items in bulk, eschew prepared foods, and try generic brands. Save $120 a month for a family of four.
     
  • Nix those cappuccino breaks. Save $40 a month.
     
  • Borrow videos, CDs and books from a library. Save $60 a month (assuming four weekly-hire videos at $3.50, one CD at $30 and one $16 book).

 

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2 Comments

felicia on 28 April 2012 ,07:49

1) save money for power - switch off light and unplug when not used 2) save money for water - shorten shower

patrolina on 13 March 2012 ,10:04

save money buy clearence sale,use coupons

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