- Buying brand name products – Generic brands must be on the top of the list of the most underused ways to save money across a wide range of products. It applies to food, skincare, and even over-the-counter medicine. Chances are you’ll find cheaper options at the local grocery or drug store that are just as good. Check the labels, because, in most cases, the ingredients are identical.
- Paying someone else for simple car repairs – Basic car maintenance is something that not anyone can learn, maybe because our daily lives are hectic. So, we prefer to pay someone else to do the maintenance work. Assuming that you’re a car owner, money will fly out of your wallet every time you take your car to a shop for any little hiccup. Truth is, many car problems don’t require a professional mechanic to fix, and many routine maintenances can be done at home.
- Grocery shopping when you’re hungry – Or when you have plenty of time to spend. You should avoid both scenarios when you take a trip to the grocery store. If you make the mistake of shopping for groceries when you’re hungry, you’ll be more susceptible to buying stuff you don’t really need.
- Buying a snack at the gas station “every now and then” – And by saying “every now and then”, we say that you can’t keep track of all the little snacks you buy at the gas station. Picture all those bottles of soda and bags of chips you pick up when filling up your tank. Get in the habit of bringing plenty of beverages and a snack or two with you whenever you have to run errands or anything else that might keep you on the road.
