Saving Money

If you're one who cut the cord, or even if you haven't, look at your subscriptions monthly, and think about what you use, and what you're not using. Cancel any subscriptions you aren't using and cut costs that way. If you don't already, use LED bulbs or smart bulbs where you can, because you can have better control of the energy output. Set your thermostat to auto, keeping it at a temp range you're comfortable with. You spend more money turning it off, then you would if it were allowed to maintain. If you have a dishwasher, use it. You use three times less water, and a lot less power then you would, if you washed everything by hand.

well, other than hanging clothes to let them dry, I turn off lights when not in use

Only use heat or a/c if you really need it. We do pretty well. If you feel drafts in the house, put up heavy drapes.

Only buy what you really need, its easier said than done but its a start

Shop for the best prices, know what the best prices are, and run your pantry like a business so you are never out of something and can time your shopping according to what you need to replace wherever has the best price. If you shop at only one store, you are wasting a ton of money.

these are tips from my university days when we were far from the market. 1. mix shampoo, body wash with water so it is 1/3rd wash, 2/3rds water. It suds quick and washes off fast. 2. when you've used most of your toothpaste unroll the tube, cut off the bottom, and come in from that side. You get more than a week from an empty tube. 3. cut a bar of soap in half and use the one half until it is small, then put it in a container with some water and use the other half until it is small then squish the two together. When that is small put it in water and make liquid soap.

My biggest savings is that I cook everything at home, by scratch.And I don´t buy many clothes.

Cooking at home is a great way to save money. You can get a lot of food, especially pasta and rice in big quantities for cheap. Make bunch of meals at one time so you have them available to eat throughout the week.

There are some great tips in the responses and I'll be using those I'm not already doing. I use part of a bottle of shampoo then fill it with water and use it half strength. Shake it before using. If I don't do that, then I rinse out the container and get an extra three or four shampoos that way. If you can't get the lid off, squash the container as best you can then put the open end in hot water and it will suck up the water so you can get the last little bit out.