让你成为“勤俭节约”标兵的6招

Instructions

1

Track your spending for at least 2 weeks. You won't really know how to live a thriftier lifestyle until you know where your money is currently going. Write down every time you spend money and take a look at it at the end of the month. You will see obvious ways to reduce the small daily expenses that many of us accrue.

至少记账2周。只有知道钱都花在哪了你才知道如何节俭。每次花钱的时候都记录下来，月底看一遍。减少每日所产生开支的方法会显而易见。

2

Scour the Internet when you have to make purchases. Because of the easy access to information, you can compare prices from more stores in less time. Check your local stores as well as online providers to find the best price.

买东西前上网查一下。因为这是最简单、最省时的获得信息和比较价格的方式。上网查看下本地商店和网店的价格，寻求一个最便宜的价格。

3

Turn off the lights and other electronics in your home when you are not using them. Open a window and let in the natural light instead. Leaving electronics on can use a tremendous amount of extra energy, costing you money. Also, unplug chargers when you are not using them. Your cell phone charger is still using a residual amount of electricity when it is plugged into the wall.

在家不用电的时候要关掉电灯和其它的一些电器。打开窗户用自然光代替灯光。开着电器不管会耗费大量能源，增加你的开支。另外，充电器不用的时候也拔掉。手机充电器如果不拔，还会用些余电。

4

Cut back on your cable. You probably don't really need 500 channels. Reduce your cable package or eliminate it altogether and save a large chunk of money every year. If you decide you really can't live without it, call your cable company and see if there are any promotions or discounts available to you.

减少有线电视的频道。你不一定能看完500个频道。减少有线电视或取消有线电视每年可以节省一大块费用。如果你觉得有线电视对你来说不可缺少，打电话咨询下有线电视公司，问问他们是否有促销活动或优惠供你选择。

5

Use coupons when you do your regular grocery shopping. Many websites offer free printable coupons you can take with you to the grocery store. Check sites like BettyCrocker.com for coupons of a variety of name brand products. Combining manufacturer's coupons with store discounts can lead to major grocery savings.

平时去杂货店的时候用优惠券。很多网站都提供免费的可打印出来的优惠券，你可以带着这些优惠券去杂货店。上网看看，如BettyCrocker.com有各种不同牌子商品的优惠券。有供货商的优惠券再加上商店的折扣，会为你省下一大笔去杂货店消费的费用。

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Eat at home most nights. When you do go out, look for available deals and discounts. If you are a frequent restaurant diner, consider purchasing an Entertainment Book for local restaurants. These collections of coupons typically cost around $30, but provide 2-for-1 deals at local restaurants and places of interest.

每晚在家吃饭。如果你一定要去外面吃，也要寻找一家能打折的地方。如果你经常在饭店吃饭，考虑买本当地餐厅的娱乐杂志。杂志上的优惠券一般是30$，但会在当地饭店或名胜地点提供买2送1的优惠服务。