馬上就能實踐的30個省錢妙招
Everyone's making plans for a fresh start this year, and if one of your goals is to save money, make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot of money. Remember the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money and pick a few for a frugal 2014.
為了今年有個全新開始，每個人都在制定計劃。如果你的目標之一是省錢，在各方面做些變化就能省很少或很多錢。要記得積少成多!看看下面單子上的省錢建議，為了2014過得節儉挑選一些吧。
1. Bring lunch to work
1. 上班自帶午飯
2. Take public transportation
2. 乘坐公共交通工具
3. Make your gifts
3. 自制禮物
4. Cook more and eat out less often
4. 自己多燒東西，少在外面吃
5. Be aware of bank fees
5. 注意銀行費用
6. Make a list before grocery shopping
6. 在超市購物前列好清單
7. Explore free activities on the weekend
7. 看看周末有沒有免費活動
8. Wait on purchases before buying them
8. 在買東西之前先等一陣子
9. Seal up air leaks in your home to cut heating and cooling costs
9. 為了減少暖氣和冷氣費用，把家里漏風的地方封起來
10. Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
10. 在旅行時關漫游用無線網
11. Turn off lights that aren't in use
11. 不用燈時把它們關了
12. Unplug electronics when not in use
12. 不用電器時把插頭拔了
13. Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
13. 把衣服掛著自然吹干而不是用干燥機烘干
14. Hand wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner's when possible
14. 如果可能的話，自己洗衣服而不是給干洗店洗
15. Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
15. 取消有線電視，在網上看你最喜歡的節目
16. Work out outdoors, or go to a friend's gym instead of paying for a gym membership
16. 在戶外鍛煉或者去朋友的健身房，而不是付錢成為健身俱樂部的會員
17. Google coupons before buying something online
17. 在網上買東西前先百度下有沒有優惠券
18. Make your own coffee at home
18. 自己在家做咖啡
19. Sell your old things
19. 賣掉你的舊物件
20. Buy used items
20. 買二手貨
21. Upcycle your old items instead of throwing them away
21. 改造你的舊物品而不是丟了它們
22. Always comparison shop
22. 總是貨比三家
23. Book trips early
23. 盡早預訂行程
24. Stock up on holiday decor after the holidays
24. 假期過后把裝飾品保存好
25. Don't feel obligated to say yes to every invitation (this includes weddings, dinners, etc.)
25. 不要強迫自己答應每次邀請(包括婚禮、晚宴等)
26. Eat right and exercise and get enough sleep, so you won't have to pay with your health
26. 正確飲食、鍛煉以及有充足的睡眠，這樣你不用花錢買健康
27. Pay bills online to save on postage
27. 在網上支付賬單以節省郵資
28. Stop smoking
28. 不要抽煙
29. Keep plastic takeout containers for future use
29. 把外賣快餐盒留著以供將來使用
30. Travel during an off-peak season or time
30. 在非高峰季節或時間旅行
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