Money-Saving Tips for Professionals

Saving money can be hard when you’re already working your butt off to make ends meet. You’re out the door in the morning and likely aren’t home until the mid-evening, and the last thing you want to worry about are the bills. However, there are simple tricks you can employ to really save some dough in just a few seconds. Try to work these into your routine. They’re small, but together, they really add up!

1)      Unplug It – Anytime you’re done using an electronic device, unplug it, especially if there’s a light telling you if it’s on or not—it’s sucking energy. Not only is this bad for the environment, you’re likely throwing away a few bucks every single month.

2)      Drop the Car – Do you really need a car? It may seem that way, but it’s often a surprisingly easy adjustment to get rid of it. Think of how much you’ll save in gas, insurance, car payments, maintenance, and parking. If you can’t get rid of it, try to drive less. Perhaps you can carpool or take public transit? A $30 monthly bus pass is a lot less than what you likely pay now. This will use less gas, decrease your likelihood of accidents or necessary maintenance, and perhaps lower your insurance if you cut into your miles significantly enough.

3)      A Few Degrees – In the summer, increase the temperature of your thermostat by two or three degrees. You likely won’t notice the difference, but you could likely save $5 to $10 a month. Do the same in the winter, but in the other direction.

4)      Recycling –Does your state pay you to return cans? If so, take advantage of this for both the environment and your pocketbook. You could take $5 off grocery bills if you take a bunch of cans and bottles with you every time. Saving money can be hard when you’re already working your butt off to make ends meet. You’re out the door in the morning and likely aren’t home until the mid-evening, and the last thing you want to worry about are the bills.

However, there are simple tricks you can employ to really save some dough in just a few seconds. Try to work these into your routine. They’re small, but together, they really add up!

1)      Unplug It – Anytime you’re done using an electronic device, unplug it, especially if there’s a light telling you if it’s on or not—it’s sucking energy. Not only is this bad for the environment, you’re likely throwing away a few bucks every single month.

2)      Drop the Car – Do you really need a car? It may seem that way, but it’s often a surprisingly easy adjustment to get rid of it. Think of how much you’ll save in gas, insurance, car payments, maintenance, and parking. If you can’t get rid of it, try to drive less. Perhaps you can carpool or take public transit? A $30 monthly bus pass is a lot less than what you likely pay now. This will use less gas, decrease your likelihood of accidents or necessary maintenance, and perhaps lower your insurance if you cut into your miles significantly enough.

3)      A Few Degrees – In the summer, increase the temperature of your thermostat by two or three degrees. You likely won’t notice the difference, but you could likely save $5 to $10 a month. Do the same in the winter, but in the other direction.

4)      Recycling – Does your state pay you to return cans? If so, take advantage of this for both the environment and your pocketbook. You could take $5 off grocery bills if you take a bunch of cans and bottles with you every time.