1.) Brown bag it to work: Instead of eating our for lunch, bring your own.

2.) Use the Library: Instead of buying books, check them out. The library often also has DVDs (depending on your area), saving you even more.

3.) Stay home: Being a homebody may not sound like a lot of fun, but it certainly can be. Staying home can save tons in eating out expenses, shopping expenses, gas and incidentals.

4.) Cancel your subscriptions: With the wealth of information and entertainment online, do you really need magazine subscriptions? With all the news online, do you really need a newspaper subscription? If you can get DVDs for free or cheap, do you really need a Netflix subscription? Don’t flame me if you think you do need any of these — I’m just asking you to consider whether they’re really essential — the answer might be yes. Also consider other subscriptions you might be paying for — I’m not saying you should cancel everything, but seriously consider whether they can be canceled without much loss of value.

5.) Cut your own hair: This one isn’t for everybody. Personally, I use electric clippers to shave my head. It’s easy, it’s cheap, it’s minimalist, it’s care-free. I don’t worry about my hair getting messed up, or having to fix it in the morning. However, I’m not saying you should shave your head. Many people cut their own hair, in many simple but nice hairstyles, long or short. Saves money, and time.

Just thought I would throw a few more suggestions out there for your readers. Thanks!