Six Ways to Save Money on Everyday Costs

One of the toughest aspects of shrinking your budget is cutting costs from your daily routine. Here are six ways to save money from the moment you wake up:

Time your showers: Limiting showers to 10 minutes can save you a significant amount over a year. Set a kitchen timer when you shower in the morning. Each extra minute you stay in the shower adds to your water and heat costs.

Use fewer personal care products: Advertisers want us to think that we need all the lotions, conditioners and hygiene products they promote. But we don't. In fact, we often use too much of even basic toiletries, such as toothpaste and shampoo. Using a little less shampoo each time you shower will stretch your supply. ...