It’s the little things
If you just stop and think about all of the little purchases/expenses that you make on a daily basis, you’d be surprised at the amount of money you could save by making small adjustments that could add up to huge savings in the long run.

A trip to the movies could be keeping you in debt. Stop and think about the last time you went to the show. Did you get popcorn and a drink? Did you go to the evening show? Always try to go to the movies on a full stomach so you won’t be tempted by the seductive smells of the concession stand. The reality of a medium popcorn and drink could triple your movie cost.

Try to go to the first show of the day or the matinee. And if you’re a student, be sure to inquire about student rates. Some theater chains, such as AMC, offer a Movie Watcher card, which builds points towards prizes (such as free popcorn or movie tickets) for every purchase.

Stick with the main focus
No matter the occasion, when we’re in a restaurant, we think it’s time to splurge. We go ahead and order a drink and what the hell, get an appetizer or two. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert, because this restaurant is famous for their hot apple pie. If this sounds remotely familiar, your “out to eat” habits may be starving your bank account.

Pay attention to the price of restaurant beverages. Do you really need a Diet Coke with your soufflé? The prices of soft drinks in restaurants have risen drastically over the past few years and what might have cost 60 or 85 cents five years ago, now costs $2.15!

Do you always take your food home in a doggie bag? Were you stuffed before your main course arrived? Rethink the appetizers next time, since they served as a meal in themselves.

Do you love dessert? Make the decision before you enter the restaurant. Consider splitting that piece of pie with someone at the table. This will not only cut down on your cost, but also on your serving size.