Tips and tricks to saving money like a pro
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Have a “freezer week,” where you go through foods you already have at home.
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Try to have a “no-spend-day” every week.
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Take full advantage of supermarkets and visit about an hour before closing to get nearly-expired foods.
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Cook your meals in large batches to reduce waste and cut cost on cooking. Just don’t post meal prep photos on Instagram.
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Leave a little earlier than normal and drive at 55MPH for optimum fuel efficiency.
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Eat before you go food shopping. It’s common sense but people still go to the store hungry.
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For a low-cost (and environmentally friendly) cleaning product, mix water with white distilled vinegar or baking soda.
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No need to spend money on costly condiments. Most fast-food restaurants provide free sauces. This one might take you back to your college days.
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Have a good relationship with your neighbor? Ask about splitting the cost of an internet connection.
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Turn your electric oven off five minutes early for a perfectly cooked meal due to long cooling times.
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Don’t throw away fruit that has passed. Use it for smoothies or to bake with.
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Take full advantage of free food samples at establishments like Costco.
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Have an unused or extra bedroom? Rent it out on websites like Airbnb.
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Refill a water jug that you keep in the fridge instead of running the tap till the water is cold.