We’ve all heard those time-tested ways to save money – dine out less, or switch off the lights when you leave the room. But in today’s digital world, there are some ways to save that you may not have thought about.
From swapping wireless carriers to shopping electronically, here are several new ideas to save cash on your digital lifestyle.
Make Your Discount Work for You. Today, around 50 million people take advantage of discounts from their employer or affiliated organization to save on talk, text and data plans. Consumers don’t think to comparison shop to see if they could save more by switching. In fact, approximately 30% of wireless customers with discounts say they stay put because of their deals. Take a look at what’s out there – you might just be surprised at what’s new. For example, TMobile recently announced it will match or beat eligible wireless discounts from other major carriers when you switch to their Magenta plan, which is packed with benefits like unlimited talk, text and data, a Netflix subscription, and mobile hotspot. T-Mobile’s Magenta plan also has taxes and fees included, so you’ll also save money each month there. The company promises that once you switch, it will match or beat the discount: up to $15 for one line or up to $30 for two or more lines. Plus, T-Mobile typically has special offers on phones for those switching carriers.
Make Your Home Smarter. You used to save money by simply turning down your thermostat in winter and up in summer. Now you can make your home smart by using a smart thermostat, such as those from Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell or other home automation companies. These devices help you wring more savings from your thermostat than traditional temperature management. Some models come with sensors to place around your home to finely tune the temperature, and control them from your a device.
Shop Better Electronically. First there were physical coupons, then online coupons. Now there are couponing apps & web browser extensions to make it easier to save.
For instance, Ebates empowers you to earn as much as 40% cash back when shopping at over 2,500 stores – including Kohl’s, Sephora, Old Navy, Walmart, Amazon, Gap and others – without having to keep track of points or fill out forms. When shopping through the mobile app or via a plug-in through your web browser, you automatically save. Stores pay Ebates a commission for sending you their way, and that money gets shared with you. Just don’t shop so much that you buy things you don’t need!
Re-examining your routine can help you find new ways to save on almost every service or staple you use. Try these ideas to save more and spend less.
~ Provided by StatePoint