Money Saving Tips for Military Wives - Create a financial budget to help you save
- See what free military financial services are offered at your installation.
- Do not use credit cards.
- Stop purchasing frivolous, impulse items.
- Don't buy anything just because it is on sale.
- Occasionally buy generic or non-name brand merchandise.
- Don't eat out as much as you'd like to.
- Do more activities at home (you wont be out spending!)
- Invest the money you save so that it earns money too.
- Stay busy - you have less time to spend money.
- Stop smoking.
- Don't try to compete with your friends and neighbors.
- Shop for clothes at thrift shops (especially for kids).
- Pay bills online. Its safe and I save $50 a year on stamps.
- Learn to refinish furniture or decorate with paint
- Buy a bread maker and make your own bread. Healthier & cheaper than $2.00 a loaf!
- Cancel magazine subscriptions. Read them at the library instead.
- Check out library books instead of buying them.
- If you wash your hair every day you don't need to lather twice. Saves shampoo!
- Buy only clothing not requiring dry cleaning.
- Get 3-6 quotes anytime shopping for item over $100.
- Shop tax-free at your local Exchange and don’t forget that they price match!
- Stay stylish by buying basic solid tees and skirts & then adding trendy accessories.
- Recycle plastic bags you receive at the grocery store for trash.
- Buy fruits and vegetables in season. They are less expensive and taste better.
- Shop your local commissary – you could save over hundreds a year!
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