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.

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.