Buy Prescription medication at Costco Without a Membership, usually cheaper
Find higher interest savings accounts especially TFSAs
Carry Cash when going shopping
Skip the Rental Car Insurance: A lot of private auto insurance policies and many major credit cards provide coverage for rental cars, particularly when rented for personal use instead of business.
Make a DIY Cleaner at home (vinegar, baking soda, water)
When buying pre bagged produce always weigh the bags before selecting the one you want to purchase. The weight marked on the bag is the minimum required by law, and some bags will likely weigh in higher, even though they cost the same.
Unless you have a large list, don't use a shopping cart (discourages excess shopping)
Collect Rainwater for your garden instead of always using the hose
Stay Away From Extended Service Plans
Choose the Store Brand if the ingredients are good. (25-40% cheaper)
Grow produce in your backyard or garden
Automate money into a savings account every month
Check if your company matches 401k/rrsps
When you get a raise use it to save more money
Plan non-spending days or non spending-weeks. (Only purchase absolute essentials)
Use Cheaper cuts of meat and protein alternatives (legumes, canned fish, Greek yogurt)
Buy some foods from online retailers
Try the baby isle for products like lotions and powders as they're cheaper with less chemicals too
Make coffee at home
Contemplate big purchases for 30 days before buying
Learn to fix things on Youtube
Sell excess clutter for cash (Garage sale, kijiji)
Thrift shop for certain items
Avoid pre packaged meals/foods
Wait for sale times of the year for big purchases (usually November-december)
Pay down credit card balances to avoid high purchase interest payments (costs 100ds-1000ds per year)
Contribute a portion to an emergency fund every month don't use it for anything else other than emergencies
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