Spring brings warmer weather and makes people want to go outside and enjoy it. It also brings opportunities to save some money (that were not possible during the snowy, cold, winter). Try these savings tips before the summer comes and it gets too hot to spend time outdoors.

How to Save This Spring

Use Cash Instead of Credit
The warm spring weather makes a walk to the nearest ATM feel like less of a chore than it would have if the snow were still on the ground. Start your next shopping trip at the ATM. Pull out only what you think you will need. Leave your credit cards at home.

Making yourself use cash to pay for things forces you to be money-conscious. It often makes people question if the price of an item is really worth it. Do you actually need the thing you are considering buying? You might discover that your shopping decisions are more economical when you use cash.

Using your credit card is easy, but it comes with a price. If you aren’t able to pay off the entire balance of your credit card this month – you will get hit with an interest rate charge. This doesn’t happen when you use cash.

Walk Instead of Drive
When the weather is freezing cold, and the snow is deep, it is easy to see why people need to drive everywhere they go. Spring weather gives you the opportunity to take a walk instead. Consider walking to the restaurant that is just a few blocks away instead of driving to it.

Walking has several advantages. It leaves the gas in your vehicle’s tank for a little longer. The more often you walk, the less often you have to spend money filling up the tank. You won’t have to pay for parking if you walk. Walking can be great exercise!

Drop Your Gym Membership
Be honest, how many times have you used the gym membership you purchased in January? Most people have given up on their New Year’s Resolution to lose weight by the time spring hits. If you aren’t using it – you should cancel your membership. Save the money for something else.

You can get some exercise for free by talking walks, or going for a run. Make use of the bike paths where you live. The weather will soon be warm enough for you to get some exercise by swimming.

Avoid Takeout
Ordering takeout from local restaurants is easy. It can also be expensive! Meanwhile, the groceries you purchased sit in the refrigerator and go bad. Spring is a good time to get out the grill and make a tasty dinner for less money than it would cost to get takeout.

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