10 Basic Expenses To Cut And Save On

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It’s often when we stop spending money on the little things that we start really saving big! Check out these simple expenses that you can cut to start really saving money and meet your financial goals!

I’ve always loved this advice from Benjamin Franklin: “Beware of the little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.”  So good, right?!

When we want to stop spending money, we often look for big ways to save and forget that many times, it’s cutting the little expenses here and there that actually end up making a big difference!

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It’s also been instrumental in allowing us to live debt free while my husband pursued his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and now his Ph.D.

Bottled Water

Guess what?  Studies have proven that bottled water is no different than tap water.  So not only are you wasting your money buying it, all those plastic bottles are bad for the environment too!

No. 1

Appetizers, Drinks and Desserts

Obviously, cooking at home is the best way to save money.  But who doesn’t enjoy occasionally eating out? When you do hit a restaurant, keep it budget-friendly by skipping the appetizer, drinks and desserts.

No. 2

Coffee to Go

Buying a regular coffee just three times a week easily sets you back over $300 a year.  And if you are like me and prefer lattes and frappes, you’re going to be spending more like $780!

No. 3

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