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Common Money Wasters

Single-Cup Brewing
It is more efficient to brew one cup at a time and you can choose from a great variety. However, it can be very co…
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn is a great, healthy snack. Instead of buying popcorn in microwave bags, one can also pop corn at home for much…
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Bottled Water
Bottled water drinkers give 3 main reasons for their choice: Taste: Many claim their tap water tastes bad,…
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets are not that expensive but can cause other problems and health risks. Some of the chemicals used to p…
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Cable or Satellite TV
You don’t really need a cable or satellite connection to watch your favorite TV shows. Cheaper alternatives include st…
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Other money-wasters
Consider other money-wasters, for instance, in-app purchases in games, bank and credit card fees, or a lottery ticket. …
Top 5 Things That Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Measure your expenses
Take a hard look at how much you are spending day to day. Every time you spend money, write it down as it happens…
It's About Time You Stop Wasting Money
Aiming to save pounds, not pennies
Get a cheaper living situation: Live in a smaller house that needs less stuff to fill it or get a roommate. The person…
It's About Time You Stop Wasting Money
You Can Cook
If you can read, you can cook. If you can read and cook, you can use meal planning and prep to save time, money, and im…
It's About Time You Stop Wasting Money
Buy quality
Poor people buy cheap clothes that have to be replaced much more often than the more expensive clothes rich people buy.…
It's About Time You Stop Wasting Money
Spending on things you don't use
Spending subconsciously through auto-charge can be a waste of money. For instance, a gym membership. Other things could…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Invest in high-quality items
Buying low-cost, poor quality items might save you money short term, but you end up spending more if you have to keep r…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Pressure purchase
Many people are motivated by guilt and peer pressure to spend their cash when they don't really want to. Save money by…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Spontaneous purchases
When you don't plan ahead, you end up having to buy out of convenience. For example, buying a more expensive lunch on t…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Sale items
When you buy sale items without intention, you end up spending money you may not have spent at all. Consider whether o…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Buying things you already have
Being disorganized can cause you to waste money on things you already own. Take an inventory of what you have — and ke…
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Extra fees and penalties
Late payments that incur fees and penalties can be costly. Deal promptly with the payments you owe.
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Interest
Incurring interest on loans can become an expense that costs you daily. Make paying off your debts a priority.
10 surprising ways you're wasting money every day
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores add a huge markup because they don't purchase food in large quantities. They make you pay more for t…
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Cell Phone Plans
Using a cell phone plan that does not suit your needs, or paying for extra services that you do not use can be costing …
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Soft Drinks at Restaurants
Soft drinks have one of the highest markups of any restaurant item and thus provide lower value for your money. Dine o…
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Unnecessary Bank Fees
If you don't know what fees your accounts are subject to, spend a few minutes finding out. Examine the rules gov…
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Magazines
If you like to pick up your favorite magazine from the local store, consider getting an annual subscription. The…
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Annual Credit Card Fees
Most people should not be paying annual credit card fees. A host of Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards have no annua…
Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters
Brand name products
You don’t have to spend money on the big brand names. Your local grocery or drug store might have a store brand or se…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Basic car maintenance
You do not need a professional mechanic to sort out many of the simpler car problems. There are all sorts of easy and …
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Shopping when you’re hungry
We are more susceptible to buying stuff we don’t need when we are hungry. The same goes for a leisurely grocery tr…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Buying a snack at the gas station
We don’t keep track of all the little snack purchases made on the go. Get in the habit of bringing plenty of liquids a…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Expiration dates
An expiration date on a food item does not mean it can no longer be consumed. Dried goods, such as cereal, uncooked pas…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Paying for cable
Most streaming services are cheaper than paying for cable or satellite TV and you don’t get stuck with all the extra ch…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Credit/debit cards
Credit or debit cards are convenient, but you don't see your shrinking bank balance with every purchase. I…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
A drafty living space
If you pay heating and cooling bills, you might be paying more than you need to due to inadequate insulation. Ef…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Coupons
Don’t use coupons as an excuse to buy things you normally wouldn’t, even if they only involve small amounts of money. …
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Clothing
Rather buy better quality clothes that have been gently used instead of cheap new clothing. Cheap clothes break a…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Health and hygiene habits
Not washing your hands, alcohol and junk food habits, and just not taking proper care of yourself in general, will all …
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Energy drinks
If you have an energy drink habit due to poor sleep, think of the money your sleep habits are costing you as an extra m…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Grocery trips
Make yourself stick to a grocery budget. Do not allow little trips to the store throughout the week because you ran out…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Buying different cleaning products
You generally don’t need to buy a specific and often pricey product for every different surface in your home. Th…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Pre-cut or individually-packed
Individually packaged food, in general, is more expensive than making something similar yourself. Buy foods whole and …
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About
Disorganization
It can cost a lot of money to replace lost chargers and cables, expensive jewelry or losing keys and having to pay…
25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don't Think About