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Household expenses
Have you noticed that the cost of goods are going up? As I sit here writing this post I can tell you that our utility bill increased. As did our internet service. What about you have you noticed a change in the cost of things?
grocery costs increasing
The cost of goods at the grocery store has increased. The news is saying how this is increasing and that is increasing. But you don’t hear how the average wage is going up to compensate.
Average family
How is the average family suppose to get by in an economy where the cost of everything is going up? The simple solution is to cut back, live frugally and learn to lower your household expenses. Below you will find 45 ways to lower your household expenses to help you survive in an ever increasing economy.
how to increase your income
Have you ever thought about adding a side hustle or side job to your current 9-5 or maybe you want to cut the 9-5 and work from home?
side hustle
Adding a side hustle to my already busy schedule was one of the best things I have done. I am making a great passive income to help support my family and pay for cost increases.
passive income
Learn 5 ways you can earn money while you sleep. Discover 45 easy ways you can lower your household expenses.
45 Ways To Lower Your Household Expenses:
- Take count of where you are spending your money and stop buying what you don’t need
- Have open communication with your spouse regarding money, goals and life
- Contact your bank and ask for cheaper rates
- Cancel your landline phone
- Turn off apps and other services you don’t need
- Become a one car family
- Cut back on your entertainment expenses
- Plan a no spend weekend
- Enjoy a staycation
- Turn off the lights that aren’t being used
- Wash your laundry in cold water & hang to dry
- Fix the leaky faucets
- Find a happy medium on the thermostat
- Shop store flyers and sales
- Use Rakuten to save money while you shop
- Keep emergency cash on hand
- Grow your own food
- Shop local
- Drink more water, less pop and juice
- Learn what you can freeze to save money
- Learn to stockpile
- Purchase cheaper cuts of meat or plan meatless meals
- Brown bag your lunch
- Invest in a good coffee maker and bring your own coffee to work
- Opt to buy generic goods to save money
- Invest in a good meal plan and home cooking
- Do your own household repairs
- Use it, mend it, re-purpose it, recycle it
- Downsize your home if you can
- Make your own cleaning solutions
- Trade your goods and skills with others to save money
- Buy used, vintage and thrift clothing and furnature
- Purchase energy efficient appliances
- Replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs
- Maintain all gas and wood burning fireplaces and heaters
- Install low flow toilets and shower heads
- Ensure your homes weatherstripping and structure is maintained
- Start living well on less
- DIY your gifts
- Do your own housework, baking, landscaping and maintenance work
- Learn to sew, crochet and use household tools
- Workout at home and skip the costly gym memberships
- Purchase quality items that will last
- Learn to say “no”
- Invest in a budget and money saving plan
how to lower your household expenses
Lowering your household expenses is easier than you think and it’s something you can do right away and see results.
the more you do the more you save
One tip may save you $50 a week, another tip may save you $500 a month. The more simple changes you make to your everyday activities the more you could save. Learn how we saved over $1000 a month by making simple changes.
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Updated August 20, 2020
