Ridiculous Ways to Save Money #3

Making money is hard, which is why saving money should be a priority.  Here are another five ridiculous money saving tips to get you on the path to saving!

1. Camp out instead of staying at a hotel

Motel 6 may be cheap, but camping is even cheaper. Five to six nights at a campsite is the equivalent of one night at a cheap hotel.  Campsites typically offer shared bathrooms and showers. Even better, drive to a remote location and pitch your tent for free- just be careful to stay away from private property and keep your food away from bears. A night under the stars sure beats an old dingy hotel room any night.

Ridiculous Ways to Save Money #2

Did you already implement all of our ridiculous money saving tips #1?  Don’t despair, here's a fresh list to keep you saving money like nobody’s business:

1. Unplug electronics when not in use

Leaving your household appliances and electronics, like desktop computers, TVs, cable TV boxes, and toasters plugged in when not in use is a serious drain on your cash.  Even though they’re turned off, they’re still costing you money.  The Department of Energy estimates that 5% – 10% of energy goes towards these devices.

5 Money Saving Tips #2

Happy Friday!  Kick off the weekend with some quick money saving tips:

1. Install energy efficient light bulbs

Incandescent light bulbs might give off a more pleasant color, but most of the electricity goes towards heat.  Consider installing LED or fluorescent light bulbs to reduce your electric bill.  The initial cost might be higher, but the lower energy costs will save money over the long run.  Plus, the color from new LED bulbs is comparable if not better than incandescent light bulbs.

Ridiculous Ways to Save Money #1

There are many ways to save money with some being more practical and reasonable than others.  This list contains some of the most ridiculous money saving tips:

1. Use public restrooms

Why flush your cash down the drain when you can save cash by using a public or work restroom?  By not using your own toilet, you’ll save about 1.5 to 4 gallons per flush depending on the age of your toilet.  If this isn’t a viable option and it’s an emergency, at least consider not flushing when it’s only number 1.  If it's yellow, let it mellow.  If it's brown, flush it down.

5 Money Saving Tips #1

1. Check out movies and books for free at the library

It’s true, libraries carry many of the latest movies, TV shows, books, and e-books. With e-books, you don’t even need to set foot in the library to pick up the latest literary masterpieces.