5 Daily Money-Saving Habits You Won’t Even Notice

You might not realize it, but appliances use electricity even when you’re not using them. So if you want to save on your electric bills, unplug appliances that don’t need to be plugged in when you leave the house or aren’t using them (not the refrigerator). Good appliances to unplug include the toaster, microwave, television, cell phone chargers, etc.

Coffee is a daily habit for most people, and many include going to the local coffee shop as a part of their daily routine. While it doesn’t seem like much, that $3 you spend each day on a cup of joe ends up costing you nearly $1,000 each year. Switch over to making your own coffee at home, and you’ll end up saving hundreds in the long run.

Another great way to save money on your electric bill is to switch out your light bulbs. Using LED bulbs or Energy Star certified light bulbs requires less energy to light your house, which means that your electric bill will go down and your savings will go up.

Rather than meeting your friends for cocktails at a bar or restaurant, have them over to your home. Sure you’ll have to buy food and drinks, but supplying your own refreshments can save you fistfuls of bills per night out. Also, hanging out in your own space can be a nice way to get to know people better, and it’s convenient to not have to go very far to get home at the end of the night.

Sending texts is a great way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues, but using SMS messages on your phone’s plan uses up your plan’s data. Instead of sending texts, utilize texting apps like WhatsApp that send texts via WiFi. This doesn’t use up any of the data you pay for, and can help ensure you don’t get charged for extra usage or go over your plan.