Every now and then, well-intentioned plans to save money simply fail.
You think youre following the frugality playbook only to have it backfire.
Its when trying to be cheap ends up being expensive.
It happens to the best of us.
Thats just tossing money in the garbage.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
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The remedy:Meal prepa few days out rather than for an entire week.
Store food properly and freeze what you wont eat soon.
Make use of sauces and spices to add variety to staples like chicken and rice.
When you total everything up, you realize you could afford to dine out after all.
Buying Stuff Just Because Its on Sale
Sometimes the thrill of saving money can cloud your judgment.
you’re free to easily end up blowing your budget chasing deals and discounts.
If there was no discount, would you still want it?
Do you have a plan to actually use what youre buying?
Is it in your budget?
Budgeting methods likekakeiboandvalues-based budgetingcan help you become more mindful about how you spend.
Take advantage offuel rewards programsand discounted gift cards as other ways tosave money on gas.
Ditching your vehicle seems like it could help you save.
Research public transportation options in your area.
Consider carpooling orbiking to work.
Buying a used car isnt much better, though, especially withtodays inflated prices.
Buying used means your vehicle may not be in optimal condition.
You could potentially drive off the lot only to have your check engine light come on.
The remedy:When youbuy a used car, where you shop matters.
Check the Carfax report for accident history and past maintenance information.
And for the first week or 30 days, everything is great.
If not, set calendar alerts to remind yourself to cancel before you get charged.
You think youre saving money except your completed project turns out nothing like what you intended.
It goes straight into the trash.
On top of that, youve wasted hours trying to do-it-yourself, and we all know time is money.
Of course, the bigger the project, the more money you could lose doing it wrong.
And check out thesefree TV appsthatll keep you entertained without having to spend a dime.
Store cards hook you with the promise to save a percentage off each time you swipe.
The remedy:Check out thesequestions to ask yourself before getting a new credit card for the rewards.
Reporting from contributor Lyndsee Simpson was included in this article.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Deputy editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors updated this article.
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