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3 Easy Ways to Save $300

Wouldn’t it be nice to have three-hundred extra dollars to play with or to have stashed for a rainy day? Of course. How many of us have this extra cash just lying around? Surprisingly, very few. With this economy, that is definitely understandable. However, there are still things you can do to save some cash.

1. Pack your lunch for two months.

Let’s be real. Even though you say you don’t have money, how often are you in that line at Chipotle? I’m not judging. I’m guilty too! There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a nice meal, but how often do you spend money on a lunch that you could have very well packed yourself?

Let’s do the math. Getting a yummy burrito bowl with a drink at Chipotle can cost you at least $10. Getting a sushi lunch special can run you $15. If you keep this up 4 times per week, that’s $40-$60. As you can see, getting lunch on the go adds up. After two months of lunching out, that’s $320-$480 you could have saved. Basically, you need to buy a cute lunch box, get a loaf of bread and start making those sandwiches! If you have access to a microwave at work, cook some extra dinner and pack it up for the next day.

2. Stop paying for the gym.

Raise your hand if you have a gym membership. Okay, now how many of you actually go? I know when I had my gym membership, I spent a pretty penny on it, but I probably went about 5 times a year. No bueno! I know that there are countless people out there who have the same issue. The gyms are racking up your money that you could be saving!

If you can count the number of times you go to the gym per year on one hand, freeze your membership. Some of the more affordable facilities charge about $30 per month. That adds up to about $360 per year that could be in your pretty little wallet. Try working out at your local park, purchasing some resistance bands or attending free yoga classes in your city. If you want a more intense workout, find a friend who has Insanity of P90X and mooch!

3. Get a piggy bank.

The easiest way to save $300 is to put it away. This can be done little by little. If you save $2 every day, you’ll have $300 in less than 5 months. If you save $5 daily, you’ll have $315 in nine weeks.

Think twice the next time you say you don’t have any extra cash to spare. All it takes is planning, a little discipline and time. These are just a few ideas on how to put away $300. Of course, you can modify these tips to fit your lifestyle and savings goals. If you can save more, do it!