Name brand
products
Did you just pay $5 for a bottle of shower gel? Do you spend $7 on name
brand detergent? There are some products that you can't live without, but
luckily there's no reason to spend a fortune every time you go shopping. Usually,
the only difference between name brand products and generic ones is the
packaging they come in. Buying generic doesn't just begin and end at the
grocery store; it can also help save you money at the pharmacy. The vast
majority of name brand medications for diabetes, allergies, and other common
conditions have a much cheaper generic counterpart. Talk to your doctor about
switching to generic medication, and you'll be surprised at how much you'll save!
Transportation
The vast majority of you reading this are already thinking about how
terrible the public transit system in your town is. Most people rely on their personal
vehicles to get around, and switching to public transportation often isn't a
practical option. Dealing with an unreliable bus and train schedule isn't easy,
but carpooling is. Talk to a co-worker about a carpool schedule. You'll save a
surprising amount of money on gas and car maintenance.
Your cable, Internet,
and cell phone
One of the first things people phase out when they need to save money is
their cable. To an extent, cable is a "luxury," but you don't have to
give it up completely when trying to save money. Your service provider has a
lot of customers, and it's much easier to keep the current ones than to find new
ones. Many service providers are willing to jump through hoops to keep their
customers happy. Simply give them a call and say the magic words, "I'm
considering switching to another provider." You'll start getting offers
for lower monthly bills, and even new services that are free of charge.
