Great Ways to Save Money-The Thirty Day Rule

This is the first article in a series about great ideas for saving money. The cost of living is sure going up, so most of us are becoming more and more concerned about ways to hold on to our hard earned cash. There usually isn't much money left over after the bills are paid.

Actually, saving money is not all that hard. It's mostly a matter of being creative and learning what options are available.

In addition to the obvious step of putting money aside in a retirement
fund or savings account, there are hundreds of ways to save money. Although some ways of saving may not seem like much, once you add them up at the end of the year, you might be surprised at the total amount.

Keep in mind that saving involves more than setting aside a lump sum of cash. Saving is something we should do in our everyday life by the way we live and the choices we make.

The good news is that it is never too late to begin saving, regardless of your age or income level. So let's get started right away with the first money saving tip.

The Thirty Day Rule

Whenever you’re considering making an impulse purchase, wait thirty days and then ask yourself if you still want that item. Quite often, you'll find that the urge to buy has passed and you'll have saved yourself some money simply by waiting. It may seem simple, but this one idea can go a long way towards improving your finances.

Stay tuned for more money saving tips in this series.