8 Easy Ways to save 10 a Day ...

If you want to know how to save $10 a day, then start by making a packed lunch to take to work or college. When you buy lunch every day, even a modest meal of sandwich, drink and cake can soon add up. That could be your $10 daily savings target achieved in one go!

Are you addicted to your daily coffee? Getting into the habit of picking up a coffee on your way to work can be an expensive one. It's also tempting to pick up a muffin or other cake as well, thus spending even more money. Drink coffee at home or work instead.

Commuting by public transport can be an expensive business. If you use buses, trains or the metro regularly, then look into getting a travel pass. Buying a monthly, quarterly or even annual pass can save you quite a lot of money. It's expensive to pay for in advance, but you will make overall savings.

Are you in the habit of whiling away your lunch hour browsing the shops, or going shopping after work? This is a pretty good way of spending quite a lot of cash. So find an alternative way to spend your lunch break. Read a book, go to the park, or take a walk.

Buying a daily newspaper and/or magazine might not cost you $10, but it adds up. Combine that with your coffee habit, and it's easy to blow that $10 a day. So read the news online, borrow someone else's paper, or read the library copy. Make buying periodicals an occasional treat, not a habit.

Do you get a massive cellphone bill every month? Make sure that you are getting the best deal for your cellphone. If you use it a lot, you could be spending more than you need to. So cut down on your use or switch to a package that includes sufficient call time.

For a lot of people, driving is the only option for getting to work. So if you need to travel by car, see if you can offer a ride to someone else or share their car. With the price of gas constantly rising, this is an excellent way to save money on your commute. It'll be less wear and tear on your car, or help you subsidise the costs.

Utility bills also add up to a lot of money these days. Look at how much you spend on gas, electricity, water and internet - you'll be shocked! So check out the various suppliers and look for the best deals. If you have a choice, you can make significant savings by switching providers.

Try some or all of these tips, and you will find it very easy to save $10 every day. In fact, you will probably save even more. Hopefully it will inspire you to find even more ways of making savings. It's so easy to throw away money without realising, so make a few changes to your lifestyle and save it instead. What would you do if you wanted to save any amount a day - be it $5, $10 or $20?