500 Great Ways to Save for Dummies - by The Experts at Aarp (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Get smart and start saving--without sacrificing the things you love

With high prices for everything from food to gas, how can you make ends meet--and still have enough for the things you love? 500 Great Ways to Save For Dummies is packed with creative ideas for cutting costs in small and big ways, in dozens of categories, ranging from groceries and healthcare to education, travel, and major purchases. This fun book helps you get into a saving mindset, know where your money goes, and whittle down debt. These quick tips are so easy you can start saving today!

• Reduce everyday costs of groceries, restaurant meals, gas, utilities, home maintenance, healthcare, and insurance
• Save money on fitness, pet care, entertainment, and all your hobbies
• Cut costs on big-ticket items including vacations, cars, and appliances
• Find free stuff, special discounts, and money-saving apps

This is the only book you need to save money throughout the year!

From the Back Cover

Discover creative tips for savings--so you have enough for the things you love

With prices climbing for everything from gas to groceries to housing, how can you have enough money for the things you need ... and the things you want? 500 Great Ways to Save For Dummies is your guide to cutting costs, with surprising tips on spending less for everyday expenses and major purchases. Save a few dollars on food, a few more on utilities, a few hundred on appliances--you get the idea. It adds up, and before long you'll discover a serious surplus in your bank account. This book--based on the AARP Bulletin's popular "99 Great Ways to Save"--also gives you a rundown on the basics of budgeting and saving so you can build a retirement fund, start dreaming, and stop worrying. Whether you're 25 or 55 or 85, you'll manage your spending, stabilize your finances, and live the life you want.

Inside...

• Finding great coupons and sales
• Buying clothing, household goods, and furniture cheap or secondhand
• Saving on internet, streaming services, and cell phone plans
• Vacationing in style while on a budget
• Paying off debt and investing
• Discovering dozens of money-saving apps

About the Author

AARP is a nationwide organization with nearly 38 million members. AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.