Comments on: Ten Ways to Save Money on Your Family Road Trip This Summer http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/ten-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family-road-trip-this-summer/ Frugal, Simple, Debt-Free Living, and Generous Giving Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:06:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ellen S. http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/ten-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family-road-trip-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-6121 Ellen S. Sun, 09 May 2010 12:52:06 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/ten-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family-road-trip-this-summer/#comment-6121 The concept of "saving money" is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is 'easy and logical' for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others. If you're looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in "baby-steps" because it won't happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out. 1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don't believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html) 2. Use coupons when grocery shopping 3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com) 4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/) 5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do) Good luck and happy savings! The concept of “saving money” is easier said than done for most people. I understand that it is ‘easy and logical’ for some people, but I also understand it can be a difficult habit to break for others.

If you’re looking to save money or change your lifestyle, my advice is to take it in “baby-steps” because it won’t happen overnight. Here are some tips that helped me out.

1. Always pay more than the minimum on any credit card payments – if you don’t believe me you can calculate it for yourself (http://www.csgnetwork.com/creditcardmincalc.html)
2. Use coupons when grocery shopping
3. Try online shopping – it’s saves on gas & they have bigger markdowns (http://www.shoptivity.com)
4. Read a book – it’s cheaper than going to a movie (http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/)
5. Know your budget! (https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BudgetCalculator.do)

Good luck and happy savings!

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