Easy Ways to Save $100 a Month

by Taya Knight

Who couldn't use an extra $100 every month? Whether or not you're putting that money aside into savings or using it to pay a phone bill, it still equals $1200 at the end of the year! Now I don't think that number is something to take lightly!
I thought I would compile a list of simple and useful ways anyone can save an extra $100 a month. After all, a little here and a little there can really add up! I challenge you to use as many of the ways I have listed and see what you can come up with at the end of the month!

• Pack a lunch each day you're at work.
• Brew your own coffee at home. Dress it up with some homemade coffee cream.
• Use coupons for the things you need. Matching them with sale prices will get you the most savings
• Menu Plan, menu plan, menu plan! Not only time saving in the long run, but will save you big bucks if you're only buying what you need for the week.
• Go grocery shopping with a list, always.
• Use your local library.
• Rent or borrow movies.
• Purchase clothing from a thrift store or garage sale.
• Pay off your credit card each month. It's the interest that'll kill you!
• Try to do your errands all at the same time. This will cut down on your gas expense!
• Use cash for the majority of your purchases. Spending is harder to do if you're actually seeing cold hard cash leave your hands.
• Eat a meatless meal at least once a week
• Don't pay a professional unless you have to. Need an oil change? Learn to do it yourself.
• Cook at home. Learn to make your favourite restaurant meals at home.
• Eat your groceries. You're not saving money if you have to throw out your rotten produce at the end of the week.
• Walk whenever you can. Is work within walking distance? Stretch your legs.
• Entertain at home.
• Line dry your clothes whenever possible. And wash in cold water.
  

So, what are some ways that you save $100 a month?

Coupon clipping, menu planning and deal hunting are a few things Taya is passionate about.  She lives in Beautiful British Columbia with her husband who supports her vision and strange tendencies for living a debt free life.

She can be found at SimplyFrugal.ca where she brings Canadians the latest store deals, coupons, freebies and money saving ideas - daily.