8 Ways To Save a Little Bit Of Money Each Day
Small steps can add up to big savings.
Every time you have a $5 bill, put it aside in an envelope. Simple and effective, at least when you're paying with cash!
When making any purchase, pause for 10 seconds to consider if you really need it, or could save the cost instead. This applies to your morning coffee, that impulse buy sweater at the mall, and everything you put in your cart at the grocery store.
Every time you start to call an Uber or a cab, consider saving that amount and walking instead -- good for your health, and your wallet.
This handy savings program creates a unique savings account for rules you create yourself. The easiest and most popular is the "rounding up" rule in which it automatically rounds all your purchases up to the next dollar or two dollars and saves the difference.
You can also link the program to many apps and save with everyday occurrences like meeting your fitness goals or completing your task list.
Choose one small sacrifice to make each day. It could be your afternoon Starbucks run, your fro-yo treat, or your drop-in spin class, but no matter the amount, set it aside to save instead.
It may seem outdated, but you'd be surprised just how much change you can find if you look. Check junk drawers, the street, jacket pockets, and of course, your wallet or purse for stray change. Collect it and watch your savings pile up.
It's that simple. Put it in a savings account you won't touch until you make your holiday purchases for maximum effectiveness.
Cards like Capital One's Quicksilver Card will earn you 1%+ cash back on every purchase with no limits. Just be sure that, like any credit card, you pay off your full balance each month to reap maximum cash back rewards.