Ways That You Can Save That Take Less Than A Minute

[jeffrey]

One issue many people have is they believe saving money takes a lot of time and effort. What are the ways that people can save money that take less than a minute of time to implement?

For example, it takes less than five seconds to switch the nob on your washing machine from hot to cold.

What other ways do you know that will save anyone money that take less than a minute to implement?

[cschin4]

1. Keep fast food coupons in your car. Whenever I get those I make sure to put them in my car because there are times when I just want to pick up something to eat.
2. I keep bottled water and soda handy as well. When the kids and I are heading out somewhere, we just grab one and it saves us from having to stop and buy a drink somewhere. That is one savings that can really add up.

[rob62521]

When you are cleaning up after supper, box some leftovers for your lunch tomorrow. Or if you are eating out and don't eat everything, have the restaurant box your leftovers for your lunch.

[getforfree]

Pay your bills online or by phone, save a stamp, and it takes same amount of time as writing a check.

Walk around the house, unplug the items you are not using and turn off the extra lights.

Whenever I watch tv, I turn it off during the commercial, and if I forget to turn it back on, oh well, save even more electricity.

In the summer time, I make sure I carry a bottle of water with me in my car, but in case I run out of water, I just go thru the drive-tru and ask them to refil it.

Packing lunch takes a little more tnan 1 min, but it well worth the 2-3 $ you save.

I do my laundry only when I know it's going to be no rain. Checkin the weather online takes about a minute, but it saves me almost $1, because than I can hang it outside.

[Aleta]

Closing off Air Conditioning vents in rooms you are not using.
Lowering shades on the sunny side of the house.

[disneysteve]

Buy store-brand items at the grocery store.
Choose the cheaper gas station in your neighborhood, often next to or across the street from the pricier one.
Have a club card from each supermarket where you shop.
Don't order soda or alcohol when you go out to eat. Drink water instead.
Adjust the thermostat by a degree or two.

[Ima saver]

Turn the hot water heater off except when you are taking a shower or running the dish washer.

[Aleta]

Clean the dust from your lightbulbs and they will last longer.
Keep your car clean and it uses less drag

[Ima saver]

I eat half my meal at a restaurant, the rest is for lunch or leftovers for my dogs.

[cschin4]

Make and bring your coffee. I love my travel mug and make a small pot of coffee "to go" before I leave anywhere. I am just one of those people who likes to sip coffee. It has been years since I bought a cup of coffee at a convenience store.

[nanamom]

The first one that came to my mind is saying NO. When I feel like splurging or my little one asks for an extra treat when we are out, saying NO can save alot!

[Aleta]

Before leaving the house, pace some snacks crackers with cheese or peanut butter and bring some water bottles. Include raisins as well. It takes less that a minute to do and saves time and money by not stopping at fast food restaurants.

[Ima saver]

When I go to the drive thru window at the bank. I always turn off my motor to save on gasoline if I am stopped more than 30 seconds.

[rob62521]

Originally Posted by Aleta

Before leaving the house, pace some snacks crackers with cheese or peanut butter and bring some water bottles. Include raisins as well. It takes less that a minute to do and saves time and money by not stopping at fast food restaurants.

For those of who work outside the home, buying snacks and taking them to work can be money saving instead of hitting the vending machine.

[Ima saver]

I know, if we are going to be riding around looking at property, I always take some ice water and peanut butter crackers, just in case!

[Elgin526]

It takes less than a minute to whine at my husband to fix my car when it breaks, instead of taking it to the shop. It takes him longer than a minute to fix it, of course, but that's his problem!

Seriously? Plan my errands so I use the least amount of gas (and make said errands take less time). Clip a coupon or two. Check junk mail for coupons/offers before tossing it. Double check bills/reciepts for errors. Adjust a thermostat. Turn off a light switch. Change a light bulb to the new florecent kind. Turn off water while brushing teeth/lathering hands. Start a pot of coffee to take to work.

[MoneyHoney]

Before I leave the house I try to make a list of things I need to do. This sounds very simple, but it's saved me a lot of time, energy & gas.

[Homebody]

It takes less than a minute to whine at my husband to fix my car when it breaks, instead of taking it to the shop. It takes him longer than a minute to fix it, of course, but that's his problem!

Oh too funny!

Mine would be to think about dinner. I was cooking dinner tonight when some friends walked by a husband and wife... I went out to say "hi". The husband asked if I was cooking since I had a towel thrown over my shoulder. Yes, told them what I made (I still am so proud of myself for cooking at all after DH doing practially all for the last 27 years). Wife says... mmm. yeah we don't know what we are having....

Dinner is something that normally happens every day. Take a minute and look in your frig or freezer instead of waiting until 6:15 at night, and then end up making a costly decision (with the exception of Ima Saver, of course).

[cbmeeks]

turn off the freaking TV!!! (kids, are you listening??)

Turn off the lights. Even when you are in the room. Use your judgment. Sometimes you can do things when it is very near dark.