Extreme cheapskate ideas

[brian8713]

So, since many of us here are willing to complete a half an hour survey for 30 cents (lol), I'm betting I'm not the only extreme cheapskate here. What are your tips to save money? Me, I like to coupon. I like to follow investment gurus and put as much of my extra income towards retirement as possible. I try to live thriftily, even if it means missing out on some of the comforts/experiences that friends my age have. What about you guys? I'm always down for a new way to save a penny or two.

[surveypro2016]

We have a Kroger in our town and I watch for their "Mega Sales" that they have. I went on a stock up trip the other day and got $144 worth of stuff for $47 with the sale and coupons! I bought laundry detergent, fabric softener, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc. I currently have 13 tubes of Crest Pro Health toothpaste that I got for free! (over time of course)

[sherryinutah]

I like the "cash back" concept so I spend time on GPT websites; like FusionCash and I use "cash back" credit cards so I can earn gift cards.

Also, I'm usually in "earning mode" or I'm sleeping.  That way, I'm rarely in spending mode.  It's important to find things to do where I'm not spending unnecessarily.

 

[snuggleycutejc]

I like to shop at the sales. I decide on not going somewhere I want to go some times. I wear normal cloths I like good shoes though. I don't wear expensive bling, but I want to.

[brian8713]

I don't have a Kroger in my town, but do a lot of couponing at Giant. I take advantage of cash back on my credit cards, and always shop the sales. Since it's my "birthday month," I got gift cards from Express and Kohl's. I combined the gift cards with sales/other coupons to get clothing and stuff for my house on the cheap.

[amyDAST]

I use receipt hog on my phone to upload all of my receipts from shopping. They actually pay just to have your receipts,  I get five dollar GC every two months so it's not a ton but it's better then just throwing shopping receipts away!

I only run major appliances when it is off peak hours (all electric companies are different on off peak times but the website of your electric company will tell you the off peak hours)
I wash all my clothes in cold water only. I also hang my clothes out on a line when weather is nice.

I bought two plastic tubs that fit in my kitchen sinks, one for washing dishes in soap water & the other for rinsing them off in clean water. This has saved a lot on my bill because of the amount of water & electric used to run a dishwasher! And when I am done washing dishes I take both tubs outside to pour out. Not only am I saving money on water usage but also on sewage bill because I take them outside vs pouring them down the drain.

My family & I also do not take showers in our house until off peak electric hours (my family wakes up really early so it wasn't that hard to change our habits) the hot water heater uses a massive amount of electric & taking showers during off peak hours has made a big difference on our monthly electric bill.

[Skyisbluetoday]

Try my best not spend anymore than I need to!

[bretay]

i like using savings catcher and a few of the cashback sites

[Tresbn00]

Everything I do is done with thoughts of whether it is necessary, how does it improve my financial picture, and can it be done in a less expensive manner that ultimately benefits me. For instance, yesterday I picked up two cases of Budweiser for Thanksgiving-necessary for entertaining (purchased almost three months early). The following benefits were gained: Membership at the liquor store provides a twenty percent discount on items purchased on Sundays; the twelve packs were only seven dollars and ninety nine cents (six fifty nine after the discount); I received two dollars in rebates from one site (down to six dollars and nine cents per twelve pack); I received a fifteen cent credit on a receipt crediting site; I used a credit card that pays me back two percent on every purchase; the aluminum cans will be taken to the recycling plant (which has a pre-tax value forty eight cents); I own stock in Budweiser so, although it was a relatively small purchase, it contributes to the dividends that I earn from stock ownership. This purchase resulted in a winning combination that far exceeded my decision making criteria.

[sbenkoski]

Watch for sales , stock up on good deals, clip coupons, hit thrift stores, buy at a close out store.  I also save all my veg scraps in a freeze bag and make my own stock, And i never eat out i do all my own cooking.

[dancer139]

I'm not a cheapskate,,,,   but I do clip coupons,,,  watch for good sales on meat and can goods.  I hate to shop so if I do have to go it better be worth my time and have good sales !!!  I always stock up on things when ever I go so my coupons help a lot.

[vg7405]

Unfortunately, I am not a cheapskate. However, I readily admire those who are and are thrilled by the prospect of savings (or free) items. This is why I love watching the show Extreme Cheapskates on TLC. I always wanted to adopt couponing, but it is difficult to find coupons for the groceries that I mostly purchase.

[camellia0]

I go to dollars stores and get canned stuff and cleaning stuff. I shop around to see where I can find the lowest price.

[mrisha]

Coupons is a good way to help out on the finances.  The problem is that I always forget my coupons.

[makeblessed]

Like you, I do coupons and look for sales. I also shop at different  supermarkets for certain items on my grocery list as I find better deals depending on  what i am shopping for.