What's a good way to save money?

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  Cook at home

  This will save you money and improve your health!

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  Pros: besides the savings it's also much healthier and rewarding Cons: work
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  Don't buy anything you don't need

  It's really quite simple, don't spend it. Don't buy anything unless you need it.

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  Pros: Its really that simple, don't buy stuff you don't really need, ask yourself, do I need ... Cons: Its simple yet it takes self control
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  Read a book

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  Do you like this way to save money?

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  Pros: i like reading books but Cons: it's not cheap.
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  Track your expenses

  Categorising your expenses (for example, using a spreadsheet or a dedicated tool) lets you see where your money is going and will help you keep a handle on your spending.

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  Pros: I've found this an effective way of figuring out where I can save and of making ... Cons: Takes some effort to do this. May not be suitable ...
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  Cook your own lunch

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  Pros: Healthier than eat out and sometimes more delicious too Cons: If you are bad at cooking or just don´t have ...
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  Use cash instead of credit

  Don't carry your credit cards with you -- it will make you think before you make a purchase with cash only.

  Do you like this way to save money?

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  Pros: Maybe makes you more conscious of how much you're spending. Cons: Harder to keep track of where money goes, because you ...
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  Sleep

  Sleeping is free and reduces metabolic rates significantly. Unless you're prone to sleepwalking, you probably won't spend any money while unconscious, either.

  Do you like this way to save money?

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  Pros: Feels great and good for you. Cons: Not really a money-saving strategy.
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  Cycle or walk to work/school

  You'll get some exercise and you'll get to enjoy the weather. You may also get sweaty, rained on, or hit by a bus. But hey, no worries about ...

  Do you like this way to save money?

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  Pros: Really cheap in the long run, even if you initially have to invest in bike-related stuff. ... Cons: Can be inconvenient/uncomfortable compared to driving or hopping on a ...
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  Use Public Transport

  Public transport (or public transportation, public transit or mass transit) comprises passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public, as opposed to modes for private use ...

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  Pros: Good for the environment compared to driving. Gives you time to read and think. Cons: Not that cheap in many places. Can be stressful depending ...
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  Turn your heating thermostat down by 1-2 degrees

  Why don't you put on a sweater?

  Do you like this way to save money?

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  Pros: Easy to do, without altering too much of one's life style. Cons: Won't actually save that that much money.

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