Step 7: Cut Everyday Costs Without Feeling Deprived
Small changes create big room in your budget. Here are proven “everyday savings” strategies from Citizens Bank and NerdWallet:
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Cancel unused subscriptions
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Reduce eating out from 3×/week to 1×/week
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Renegotiate contracts (phone, internet, utilities)
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Buy generic instead of brand-name groceries
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Batch cook to avoid food waste
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Use cashback apps
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Set a weekly spending limit for wants
Cutting costs doesn’t mean cutting joy. It means being intentional.
