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ATM Smart Savings Sweepstakes
We know that saving, especially for retirement, isn’t easy! That’s why the editors of AARP The Magazine created a digital magazine all about savings and retirement. AARP The Magazine’s Special Money & Retirement digital issue is here to help you better save for what lies ahead. Post your favorite savings tip in the discussion below. Just by posting you’ll be entered for a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000!
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Try to save every penny not used---It will add up Quickly !
Never, and I mean never, go grocery shopping when you are hungry
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Post to the “AARP Smart Savings Sweepstakes” discussion board.
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My ATM Smart Savings Tip = Go out for lunch not dinner - the menu portions are healthier (smaller) and less expensive. Or if you get take out, our favorite trick right now is to get the chinese-dinner-for-4 (4 entrees with rice and 8 appetizers) on sale as take-out from our local mega-grocery store. That purchase becomes 4-5 meals for the two of us at home, once I make extra rice for the meals after the first two. Its a great savings and we have good vareity in choosing four different entrees.
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Go out for lunch not dinner - the menu portions are healthier (smaller) and less expensive. Or if you get take out, our favorite trick right now is to get the chinese-dinner-for-4 (4 entrees with rice and 8
appetizers) on sale as take-out from our local mega-grocery store. That purchase becomes 4-5 meals for the two of us at home, once I make extra rice for the meals after the first two. Its a great savings and we have good vareity in choosing four different entrees.
At the end of the day, I empty my change into a container. Last time I cashed it in on my way to vacation, I had enough to pay for parking at the airport for 8 days. I also have a little taken out from each pay and put directly into a savings account which I don't have a ATM card.
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Make sure you deposit some money into a savings account every paycheck and try your best not to touch it. Don't focus on that account much, out of sight out of mind.
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The bank that I use has a "Way to Save" plan. Since I'm still working I have allocated so much a month to go into that plan. It has been a great way for me to save!
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Saving through your workplace is the easiest way to save. It is taken out of your paycheck before you ever see it so you don't miss it. Also, if they do any matching, the minimum you should save is the maximum they will match. It is the fastest and highest return you will get on your savings. Many employers will match 25-50% of your savings which gives you the highest returns you can get. The earlier you start the faster and higher the money will grow. By starting with just a few dollars each pay period, your money will compound and grow for many years. By the time of retirement, you will be surprised at how much you can have in your retirement account.
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What a great issue! I think learning about spending, saving, investments, etc. should be taught early. It takes some of us awhle to truly understand and appreciate the value of being "smart" with your money.
I shop at Aldi, much lower prices on all food staples as well as good quality food. I also stock up on chicken, beef, pork, fish when they are on sale. I rarely pay full price for anything, always shop during sales and I don't buy something just to buy it, has to be a need for it. I was able to retire early at 55 and can easily stay within my budget allowance.
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One of the best decisoins I 've made is to sign up for Suze Orman's "Save yourself" ideas and open a savings account. It is incredible how quickly 50 dollars a month can add upake it out of the paycheck before it hits the checking account, and put it into savings, it will never be missed!
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Set up separate savings accounts for items that are long term such as vacation, car insurance, new windows, etc. and then pay each of them each month just like it is a bill. The money will then be there when you are ready. Be sure to divide the time before something happens by the number of months so you can save exactly what you will need.
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Set up separate savings accounts for items that are long term such as vacation, car insurance, new windows, etc. and then pay each of them each month just like it is a bill. The money will then be there when you are ready. Be sure to divide the time before something happens by the number of months so you can save exactly what you will need.
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Many super markets have a "damaged goods" section often featuring items with little damage. And no damage at all, perhaps just things they want to sell out. Befroe I start my shopping I always check that section of the store. And find something I can use a good part of the time.
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I use the AARP discounts as well as all the senior discounts that are offered. Everything from groceries on senior discount day, movies and restaurants like Carrabas and Outback 15% AARP discount, airlines and hotels.
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I always ask myself these questions before I purchase
1. Do I want it...well of course!
2. Do I need it...well not really!
So I dont buy it!
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This has probably been said, but throw all your change in a jar at the end of the day. By the end of the year, you'll have a nice little nest egg to either use or keep saving upon.
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