30 Things To Stop Spending Money On

If you’re still going over budget every month it’s time to look at what you’re spending.

Here are some ideas of things you can cut:

Bottled water – Get a refillable bottle! It’s better for the environment too.
Premade salads – the ingredients are cheaper and you could make salads for the week.
Pre cut vegetables, shredded cheese etc. – you can do this yourself!
Books – go to the library, or borrow from a friend.
Magazines – It’s all online and you only read them once anyway.
Cable – It’s so expensive and Netflix is not.
ATM fees – Withdraw from your own bank and save the fees.
Brand name products in groceries and toiletries – The store brand is usually cheaper and the same thing.
Over draft fees – don’t spend more than you have. Period.
Disposable feminine hygiene products – Buy a menstrual cup or reusable pads.
Daily lunch take out – Meal prep on the weekend to avoid laziness in the morning before work or school.
Lottery tickets – You’re just not going to win, it’s not an investment.
Extended warranties – You likely don’t need it.
Gym Memberships you’re not using – either get going or cancel it.
Subscriptions – FabFitFun, Magazines, Ipsy Glam Bag – Just not necessary and you’re probably not using everything in it.
Phone games and useless apps – please just don’t spend money on Candy Crush.
Vending machine and convenience store snacks – they’re usually not healthy or necessary.
Cigarettes – Smoking is just not good for you, and it’s expensive.
Daily take out coffee – It’s too expensive to do everyday! Save it for a treat and make it in the morning at home
Interest on credit cards or loans – You’re literally giving your money away. Pay off that credit card or loan ASAP and don’t give them any more of your money.
Heat or AC when you could put on the sweater or shorts – Obviously you need heat/AC sometimes but there are times you could just dress warmer or cooler
Over night shipping – You can probably wait a few extra days.
Cell phone data you don’t use – If your plan has 5g of data and you only use 3, change your plan!
Going over on your cell phone data – If you’re always going over on your data, change your plan or change your habits.
Plastic bags – Bring your own reusable bags to the grocery store and save the 5¢ or whatever it is. You’re probably going to throw out the bag anyway.
Dryer sheets – I bought reusable wool balls and they work great!
Disposable razors – Buy ones you can use multiple times or get an electric razor (yes they make them for women too).
Dry cleaning – just don’t buy clothes that are dry-clean only.
Leased cars – it’s way more expensive to lease.
Paper bank statements – Most banks charge now to mail these to you. You can get them online for free and print at home if needed.