150 Frugal Living Tips for 2022

USE UP LEFTOVERS

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The average American spends roughly $20 a month on bottled water. That's $240 a year you could be saving.

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The best way to save money at the grocery store is to STAY OUT of the grocery store.

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INSTALL LOW-FLOW SHOWER HEADS

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In many cases, generic products are just as good as their name-brand counterparts.

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You can save an average of $200 a year and extend the life of your clothes with this tip.

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INSULATE YOUR HOT WATER HEATER

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Set the thermostat to 68 degrees (or lower) in the winter and 78 (or higher) in the summer.

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Heavier vehicles use more fuel than lighter vehicles. Resist the urge to use your car as a storage container.

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150 Frugal Living Tips for 2022

USE UP LEFTOVERS

TIP 1

40% of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste

The average American spends roughly $20 a month on bottled water. That's $240 a year you could be saving.

AVOID USING DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS

TIP 2

The best way to save money at the grocery store is to STAY OUT of the grocery store.

GROCERY SHOP LESS OFTEN

TIP 3

INSTALL LOW-FLOW SHOWER HEADS

TIP 4

This tip alone can save you up to 40% off your monthly water bill

In many cases, generic products are just as good as their name-brand counterparts.

MAKE THE SWITCH TO GENERIC

TIP 5

You can save an average of $200 a year and extend the life of your clothes with this tip.

HANG CLOTHES TO DRY

TIP 6

INSULATE YOUR HOT WATER HEATER

TIP 7

Save up to 16% off your electric bill by covering your water heater with an insulation blanket

Set the thermostat to 68 degrees (or lower) in the winter and 78 (or higher) in the summer.

ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT

TIP 8

Heavier vehicles use more fuel than lighter vehicles. Resist the urge to use your car as a storage container.

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD WHEN DRIVING

TIP 9

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