Bringing your lunch to work or school instead of buying it there can save you up to 80% on the cost of food and beverages.
When you shop in the supermarket, you benefit from economies of scale. This means that you receive lower prices on groceries because the supermarkets buy enormous quantities of goods from their suppliers at deep discounts. When you shop at a deli, visit a restaurant or get your lunch from a vending machine, you are not benefiting from these types of discounts. Most places where you can buy your lunch include a 100% markup (or more) in the cost of their food and beverages. You are paying simply for the convenience of not having to bring your lunch to work or school. More »
Save money and maybe even make money by cleaning out your closets and your garage.
As time progresses, many of us collect many more items than we need. Extra clothing, electronic accessories, multiple pairs of shoes, tools, household appliances, auto parts and accessories, books, magazines, CD’s, kids’ and pets’ toys, exercise equipment and more. The sheer volume of “stuff” contained in the average person’s closets, garage and various other storage spaces is mind boggling. The entire mini-storage industry has built itself on helping people store their extra “stuff”. More »
What does reducing stress have to do with saving money? Like a lot of our tips, this one is not obvious at first glance. When you think about it, money and stress are closely linked in today’s environment. And reducing your stress can save you lots of money. More »
You can save a lot of money on gasoline by switching from premium grade gas to regular grade gas.
Unless you are driving a high performance vehicle, there is no need for premium instead of regular. Premium gasoline is not cleaner, it does not deliver better fuel economy and it does not make your car faster. What it does do is reduce “knocks” that occur in high combustion engines. If you drive a Honda or a Toyota or a Buick, you do not have one of these engines. If you drive a high-end BMW or Mercedes (or a Ferrari) you probably do have one. But hey, if you drive one of those vehicles, then you probably are not reading this blog! More »
