10 Ways to Save $1,000 This Year (Without Living on Rice and Beans)
Trying to increase your savings rate without giving too much up or burning the candle at both ends can be difficult. The goal isn’t to stop living; it’s to stop leaking money on things that don’t bring you value. Here are ten strategies—plus a bonus for parents—to keep an extra $1,000 (or more) in your pocket this year. 1. Stop Paying the “Lazy Tax” on Your Cash Most people leave their emergency fund in a standard checking or savings account earning 0.01%. This is a massive mistake. You need to move that cash to where it works for you, not the bank. ...