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1. Stay out of the shops. I do my main shopping once a week, and go late when reduced prices are reduced again for the last time. If I went shopping every day, I would spend each time. It is easier and less tempting to just stay away.
2. Read newspapers online.
3. Cook more than one meal at a time. It takes less power to reheat or microwave next day, than to start from scratch. Use less meat and more veg. It is healthier and cheaper.
4. My immersion heater is timed for two hours morning and night. I don't need constant hot water when I am at work or asleep in bed.
5. Dry laundry outdoors. Folding items neatly reduces ironing to the minimum.
6. Do online comparisons for insurance renewals. My comprehensive car insurance renewal quoted €447, and an online search found equal fully comprehensive for €285 with a different insurer.
7. Wash your own hair at home, and delay haircuts for a further one or two weeks, or let it grow long.
8. Go to bed earlier. Saves light, heat and late night nibbles.
9. Wear what you have and don't buy more until necessary. Even then, check charity shops first. They often have new items donated.
10. Cook at home and don't eat out. Bring packed lunch to work.
11. Invite friends around to play cards or scrabble / watch videos / have a musical jamming session instead of going out on the town.
12. Find free or nearly free (concerts, exhibitions, talks) things to do when you do go out.
13. Pay anything saved as extra off credit card or other loans. Getting rid of debt saves a bundle of interest
14. Find a bank account which will give you interest on your credit balance, charge no fees monthly, and allow overdraft facility without penalty. This facility is just a comfort zone. Make sure you don't need to use it, by monitoring your account closely.
15. Join a credit union. If someday you do need a loan, you will qualify to get one quicker than with a bank.
16. If you have any other money over, pay more of your mortgage now while interest rates are low. This will benefit you in the future if those rates begin to skyrocket.
17. Research holidays well, before you book. I had a week in France for less than €200 including budget flights, meals out and all other expenses. I stayed in a youth hostel. That price would hardly cover a weekend away, at home.
18. Keep a budget record of your spending. I do mine on an Excel page. It helps identify where money has been wasted, and also to see clearly which were "wants" or "needs".