Are  your finances getting tight? Well, you are not alone. Everyone else is cutting back, trying to save, and trying very hard to make the most of every dollar. Well, did you know that you can also save a ton of money every single day by following just five simple rules? It is true. Shave hundreds of dollars per month, or even per week off of your spending platform so that you have more money for the things that matter!

1. Buy things in the cheapest manner possible. Did you know that you don’t really have to forgo the things you love? For example, soda. You don’t have to give up soda just because it costs money. But you can find cheaper ways to buy it. For example, if you usually buy it at the convenient store, try getting it at the grocery store instead. This will often save you a lot since soda is considerably cheaper at the grocery store. And if you usually buy cans, try buying two liters instead! This can save you even more money, because soda is cheaper if you buy it by the two liter bottle.

2. Buy generic brands. Name brands are great, but you pay for them too! Buying generic or store brands can save you TONS of money. And actually, store brands really don’t taste all that different, nor are they of lesser quality. And you don’t have to give up your favorite name brand things, just the ones you wouldn’t notice, like Spaghetti noodles, cooking oil, or bread. (more…)