Twitter Messages: Finding Money to Save/Reducing Expenses

1. America Saves Website: http://bit.ly/ASaves

Messages

1. Save >$2/day by not buying fancy coffee. In 1 year, U could "find" $500 to save. Wake up & smell the coffee! http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
2. Keep your car engine tuned & tires inflated to proper pressure to save >$100/yr in gas. More savings tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
3. Avoid expensive purchases on impulse. Think it over for 24 hours. Avoid buyer's remorse & save $$. More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
4. Make a list B4 you grocery shop & stick 2 it. Annual savings could B 100s of dollars. More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
5. Are U a homeowner? Refinancing your mortgage @ a lower rate and/or shorter term could save big $$$. More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
6. How energy efficient is your home? "Find" $$$ to save by conducting a DIY home energy assessment: http://bit.ly/C37Eq #eXasw
7. Save dollars a day by packing your lunch & bringing your own beverages 2 work. For more America Saves tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
8. Find money 2 save with DVD rentals. Use the public library or low-cost kiosks. For more America Saves tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
9. How much money could you save over time by not smoking? Check out this poster: http://njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/pdfs/upinsmoke.pdf  #eXasw
10. Could U take 10% off your food bill?  Many people can with less junk food, coupons, & weekly sales. More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
11. Want 2 save 10% of your income?  Try making small cuts 2 variable expenses (clothing, gifts, food). More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
12. Be healthy & wealthy! Serve smaller meal portions & save money on food. Learn more about other ways to save: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
13. Need 2 "find" money to save? Track your spending for a full month 2 see where $ is going. More saving tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
14. Plug ur spending leaks & save: snacks, soda, lottery etc.$5/ day = $1,825/ yr + interest. Small amts add up: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
15. Do U track your spending? Try it for a month. Review purchases 2 identify $$$ 2 put into savings. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
16. When U splurge on lattes etc, put same amt in a jar. If U can't afford match $, U can't afford it! More tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
17. Finding it hard to save money?  Learn tips for reducing everyday costs to "find" money from America Saves: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
18. Want 2 increase your savings? Flexible expenses are often easier 2 reduce than fixed ones. America Saves tips: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
19. Pay attention to where your nickels & dimes go each day. Small #savings really adds up over time! More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
20. Save $6 a day on "empty calorie" foods & beverages & you'll #save over $2,000 in a year! More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
21. Eat less food. Instead of eating 4 cookies/day, eat 2/day. #Saving $3/day on food = > $1,000/yr. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
22. Step down 2 #save $: dept. store, discount store, factory outlet, consignment shop, thrift shop. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
23. Clip & #save. Scan newspaper ads 4 #coupons, ask neighbors 4 old papers & check online #coupons. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
24. #Save home energy $$$. Close off unused rooms, upgrade attic insulation, & turn thermostat down. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
25. Try 2 negotiate lower prices on purchases 2 #save $$$. Ask "Is this the best price available?"  More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
26. Turn things off to #save $$$. When #computers, etc. are not used, use power strip to disconnect. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
27. #Save $$$ eating on the road. Pack granola bars, etc. or select hotels with #free #breakfast. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
28. #Save $$$. Become a local tourist with daycations (1-day trips) & staycations (trips near home). More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
29. Find $$$ to #save in your #food #budget. Review grocery receipts 2 identify spending leaks. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
30. Break yourself of "brand habits" to #save $$$. Generic or store brands R generally better buys. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
31. Use #coupons 2 #save $$$ on food. If a $2 newspaper saves $20, it's worth it. Get online coupons 2. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
32. #Save $$$: identify your #spending leaks: small expenses that drain income & add up over time. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
33. "Find" $$$ 2 #save. Review #tax withholding & ask employer 4 W-4 form 2 make changes if needed. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
34. #Bundle services 2 #save $$$. Some utility cos. have #discounts if phone/TV/Internet R combined. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
35. Unless U can increase your income, U need 2 spend less 2 #save more. Set #goals 4 motivation. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
36. Cut energy costs 2 find $$ 2 #save: lights out when not needed & thermostat down at night. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
37. Try #saving the amount U save at the supermarket with #coupons. Your receipt will show how much. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
38. Try scaling back costly habits 2 find money 2 #save-daily lunches & coffee out & lottery tickets. More info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
39. Need money 2 save? Call your insurance agent 4 a policy review 2 try 2 lower premiums. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
40. Successful savings is shaped by daily spending decisions. Wise Spending = More $$$ 2 save. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
41. Got saving goals & a tight budget? Small changes in spending can free up money to save. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
42. To "find" money to save, consider ways 2 increase income, trim spending, or both. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
43. Need 2 "find" money 2 save? Start with a major variable household expense: food. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw
44. Free up money 2 save by spending less. Shop at thrift/consignment stores 4 lower prices. More savings info: http://bit.ly/ASaves #eXasw