How to Save $50 – $100 Per Week at Work

1. Bring your lunch – $40 per week savings

  This is probably the biggest money saver.  Going out for lunch each day costs about $10 or more.  That’s a big expense, and also probably contributes more to your waistline than you need.  Bringing your lunch 3 times a week enables you to eat healthier food, keep portions in check, and save money.  Related to this are bringing morning and afternoon snacks.  If you can cut out trips to the vending machine, you eat healthier and save a couple of dollars per day. This tip alone can be worth $40 per week in savings. Take a look at the savings calculator at this link to see how much you can save by bringing your lunch to work.

Lunch Savings Calculator

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The Avocado Dream sandwich you brought from home looks yummy!

2.  Iron your own shirts – $10 savings

  If you pay to have your clothes dry-cleaned and pressed each week, look at ironing shirts or blouses at home rather than sending them out.  Dry cleaning wears clothes out faster, is bad for the environment, and costs you $2 or $3 for each item. 

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A simple thing like coffee can save a few dollars a day.

3.  Join a coffee pool – $15 savings

   If you are a coffee drinker, look into joining a coffee pool at work if one is available. You can quickly save money by paying a monthly fee rather than buying coffee by the cup.  You probably will be able to drink more coffee as well.  If no coffee pool is available, bring in a small coffee pot to put by your desk.  You can find used ones cheaply in most Thrift Stores. You can easily save $3 per day by using this money-saving tip. 

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Some places offer special carpool lanes and preferred parking.

4.  Cut your commuting costs -$10 savings

  Look into ways you can save money on your commute. Considering the price of gas, you can get some big savings here.  The best way to save is to carpool at least a day or two per week. If you can share rides with coworkers 2 days per week, and your trip is 20 miles, that’s 4 gallons of gas you save, or about $10 dollars at today’s prices.  If you already take mass transit, buying a monthly pass rather than paying per ride will always save you money on the cost of each trip. If you drive, see if you can get free or reduced parking in the area, even if you have to walk an extra block or two. Convenience always costs more.  If you get stuck in traffic every day, see if leaving 30 minutes earlier helps you avoid the heaviest traffic, thereby giving you better gas mileage. See my related article “How I Save $2,000 Per Year By Carpooling.”

5.  Keep a refillable water bottle at your desk – $10 savings

  Drinking water rather than soft drinks or bottled water is a good idea at work.  Bottled water is an expense you can easily cut out.  Keep a glass bottle or a safe plastic water bottle at your desk and fill it with tap water or join a water cooler service. This tip will keep you healthier, help you lose weight, cut down on disposal of empty bottles, and save you a couple of dollars per day. 

  See if there are other ways you can save money at work.  A couple of dollars per day can easily add up to a few hundred dollars in a month’s time.  That’s the equivalent of a monthly raise just for thinking frugally.  Leave a comment if you’ve found other good ideas to save money at work.    

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