10 Easy Ways to Save $250 in 30 Days
The secret to stashing dough is simple: Spend less. But what fun is that? A lot, actually, if you cash in on these effortless tips.
Save $14: Take a "vacation" from Netflix, and borrow DVDs from pals for nada.
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Save $21 to $31: Lots of brand-name birth-control pills have generic versions that are way cheaper. Ask your gyno if your designer Rx has a generic twin.
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Save $40: Drinking dinner? Bad idea. Getting a free meal while you drink? Awesome. Many bars now serve apps on the house to lure in crowds.
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Save $15 to $20: Little-known fact: The price of your cut includes a fee for drying. So if you ask to leave it wet, your stylist will usually bump down the cost.
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Save $10: Unlock your iTunes library - go to preferences and click share - and have friends and coworkers do the same. With so much music at your fingertips, you're less likely to buy a so-so CD.
Save $5 to $10: At the supermarket, skip things like sliced veggies and precut fruit, and opt for unpackaged produce. DIY slicing and dicing takes a bit more time, but you'll save a ton.
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Save $55 to $60: Take your old heels to a repair shop, and let the cobblers do their thing. Resoling stilettos will run you $15 to $20 - cheaper than a new pair.
Save $20 to $25: Many health-insurance plans will reimburse part of your gym membership. They figure shelling out $250 or $300 a year will save them from having to pay the bills you'd rack up while you're sick.
Save $60: Take turns hosting dinner parties once a week with friends. The cost of ingredients is less than dinner out. When it's your turn to host, executive chef Lon Symensma, of Buddakan NYC, recommends serving a stir-fry with vegetables and pork tenderloin (it's cost-friendly!). Sauté the pork in a wok with oil, adding the veggies when the meat is cooked. Drizzle on teriyaki sauce, and serve over rice.
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Save $15 to $30: Instead of buying new jewelry, reinvent what you have. Lost one of your dangly earrings? Wear it as a pendant. Have an old necklace? Use a ribbon to turn it into something new.
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