1. Shop with a list.
2. Just say No to ATMs with fees- plan ahead for your cash needs.
3. Does your bank charge high fees? MOVE YOUR ACCOUNT.
4. Pay off that credit card balance!
5. If you must carry a credit card balance, shop around for a card with lower rate.
6. Look for lower premium on your insurance policy.
7. Consider higher deductibles for your home and auto insurance.
8. Do you have private mortgage insurance ? If you have built up 20% equity in your home, you can cancel it.
9. Use a mail- order pharmacy for Long - term prescriptions.
10.’’Doc, can I get that as a generic drug?
11. Check all medical and hospital bills for errors - many insurance companies offer rewards.
12. Rent- never buy-something you will only use a few times.
13. Turn your yard into a department store - have a rummage sale.
14. Switch long-distance carriers- then switch again.
15. Call waiting? Not usually? Cancel those add- on phone services you don’t need.
16. Email your friends instead of calling.
17. Skip the movies- rent a movie instead.
18. Dine out? Eat in.
19. Lunch is “ in the bag” - or it should be.
20. Don’t buy that book! Exercise your library card.
21. Free up space in your mailbox- cancel that magazine subscription you never read.
2. Just say No to ATMs with fees- plan ahead for your cash needs.
3. Does your bank charge high fees? MOVE YOUR ACCOUNT.
4. Pay off that credit card balance!
5. If you must carry a credit card balance, shop around for a card with lower rate.
6. Look for lower premium on your insurance policy.
7. Consider higher deductibles for your home and auto insurance.
8. Do you have private mortgage insurance ? If you have built up 20% equity in your home, you can cancel it.
9. Use a mail- order pharmacy for Long - term prescriptions.
10.’’Doc, can I get that as a generic drug?
11. Check all medical and hospital bills for errors - many insurance companies offer rewards.
12. Rent- never buy-something you will only use a few times.
13. Turn your yard into a department store - have a rummage sale.
14. Switch long-distance carriers- then switch again.
15. Call waiting? Not usually? Cancel those add- on phone services you don’t need.
16. Email your friends instead of calling.
17. Skip the movies- rent a movie instead.
18. Dine out? Eat in.
19. Lunch is “ in the bag” - or it should be.
20. Don’t buy that book! Exercise your library card.
21. Free up space in your mailbox- cancel that magazine subscription you never read.