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April 7, 2020January 23, 2022

45 Ways To Lower Your Household Expenses

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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?

Household 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.

Ways To Lower Household Expenses

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 Make More Money 

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?

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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.

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Learn 5 ways you can earn money while you sleep.  Discover 45 easy ways you can lower your household expenses.

Have you noticed that the costs of running your household are going up? Learn 45 ways to lower your household expenses. Simple easy steps to help you save money.

Ways To Decrease Household Expenses: 

  1. Take count of where you are spending your money and stop buying what you don’t need
  2. Have open communication with your spouse regarding money, goals and life
  3. Contact your bank and ask for cheaper rates
  4. Cancel your landline phone
  5. Turn off apps and other services you don’t need
  6. Become a one car family
  7. Cut back on your entertainment expenses
  8. Plan a no spend weekend
  9. Enjoy a staycation
  10. Turn off the lights that aren’t being used
  11. Wash your laundry in cold water & hang to dry
  12. Fix the leaky faucets
  13. Find a happy medium on the thermostat
  14. Shop store flyers and sales
  15. Use Rakuten to save money while you shop
  16. Keep emergency cash on hand
  17. Grow your own food
  18. Shop local
  19. Drink more water, less pop and juice
  20. Learn what you can freeze to save money
  21. Learn to stockpile
  22. Purchase cheaper cuts of meat or plan meatless meals
  23. Brown bag your lunch
  24. Invest in a good coffee maker and bring your own coffee to work
  25. Opt to buy generic goods to save money
  26. Invest in a good meal plan and home cooking
  27. Do your own household repairs
  28. Use it, mend it, re-purpose it, recycle it
  29. Downsize your home if you can
  30. Make your own cleaning solutions
  31. Trade your goods and skills with others to save money
  32. Buy used, vintage and thrift clothing and furnature
  33. Purchase energy efficient appliances
  34. Replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs
  35. Maintain all gas and wood burning fireplaces and heaters
  36. Install low flow toilets and shower heads
  37. Ensure your homes weather stripping and structure is maintained
  38. Start living well on less
  39. DIY your gifts
  40. Do your own housework, baking, landscaping and maintenance work
  41. Learn to sew, crochet and use household tools
  42. Workout at home and skip the costly gym memberships
  43. Purchase quality items that will last
  44. Learn to say “no”
  45. 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. 

Save 50 Dollars A Week

One tip may save you $50 a week, another tip may save you $500 a month. 

Save $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 May 2, 2021

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Hello, my name is Cynthia. I am a wife and mother to two. A frugal mom blogger. A lover of all things frugal living & DIY. A strong coffee and dark chocolate lover. An out-of-the-box thinker. Welcome to Saving & Simplicity!

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