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EVERYTIME I HAVE SOME CHANGE LEFT OVER I PUT IT IN A JAR AND SAVE IT I ALSO PUT 25 DOLLARS IN MY SAVINGS ACCOUNT EVERT MONTH IT ADDS UP

I shop at Harris teeter on Thursdays to get senior discount. I usually buy items that are already discounted. The rewards I earn, I use them to buy gas from the Harris Teeter gas station next to the store.

Buying store brands instead of name brands saves money!

Earn those awesome AARP rewards. Hurry and do the EXTRA CREDIT at the first of the month before they are gone.

I buy giftcards from Aarp reward program at a discount so I could treat my family out for a good dinner.

Take advantage of AARP's 50% off Walmart+ membership: only $49 a year. With it, you get 10 cents off a gallon at Murphy's gas stations. Before filling up, log into Walmart, select "services," then "gas savings." You'll get a code to type in at the pump that automatically takes 10 cents off a gallon. Within 4 months this will have paid off your membership cost. In addition, you get free shipping on online orders, AND FREE Paramount+ or Peacock streaming. (If you're paying for either of those, cancel and pocket those saving too.) For those who like to order groceries from Walmart on-line, you'll also get free delivery of groceries if the purchase is over $50 - easy to do in this day and age. It's a win-win.

I save loose change every month in a jar and invest it 

Growing my own citrus gives me so much healthy orange and tangerine juice!

I love a locally made rustic sourdough bread that is very pricey. When I go to the store, I look at the “sell by” dates on the loaves in the bread department and make a note to go back early on the date when most of them will end up in the 50% off bin. This week I snagged a sliced sourdough boule and a sliced whole wheat sandwich loaf! I keep some in my bread box and wrap packets of the rest and freeze until I am ready to eat them. Half price and no waste! 💪

I use the Fetch Rewards app to earn points just by scanning receipts from grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations and retailers.  It’s an easy way to turn everyday purchases into little rewards.  I also use the Libby app to download books directly onto my iPad, which helps me keep up my reading habit without spending any money. Together, they make daily routines a bit more rewarding and enjoyable.  

I contribute to my HSA every year and invest the funds.  When I use that money for qualified medical expenses, the withdrawals are tax free.

 
Recently I wanted to replace a wreath on my front door that was starting to look worn out, so l began searching for a replacement.  I needed a thin one that would fit between my front door and storm door, but I couldn’t find anything I liked.  Instead, I decided to refresh my old wreath by dyeing the silk flowers and adding a new bow.  I went to Michaels with a 40% off coupon and picked up dye and ribbon for just $6.  I also used a $10 AARP gift card I had won through an instant win, so the project ended up costing me nothing- and I even have some money left over for my next trip to Michaels.  In the end my wreath looks brand new.