 TITLE: What Is the Best Way to Save Money? CONTENT: How to Save Money Daily\n-----------------------\nFiguring out how to save money each month starts with smaller, daily decisions. When you cut daily spending, you can supercharge your budget, potentially helping you reach your savings goals sooner. Check out these five areas where you might be able to save money on a daily or weekly basis.\n*   **Groceries**  \n    When it comes to groceries, there are almost countless ways to save. You can plan your meals around your grocery store's sale flyer, clip coupons, use price comparison apps to find the best prices on the ingredients you need, or shop at a store that offers price matching. One of the best ways to save on groceries is to make a weekly meal plan—for all your meals—and stick to it. Without a plan, it's easy to justify hitting a fast-food restaurant on your way home from work or going out to lunch more, which can add up fast. You don't need to cut out all meals out (see below), but find the best strategies that work for you so you can enjoy the savings.\n*   **Transportation**  \n    One way to offset expensive fuel costs is to open a credit card that offers attractive rewards for gas purchases—as long as you only use it for gas expenses and pay it off each month. Apps like GasBuddy can help you compare fuel prices at your local gas stations as well. Finally, if you live near a coworker, don't overlook the fact that carpooling can be great for your wallet (not to mention the environment).\n*   **Entertainment**  \n    You don't have to give up everything you enjoy, but entertainment is an area where you might be able to spend less. Consider downgrading to basic cable, or cutting the service altogether and swapping it for a more affordable streaming service like Netflix or Hulu. If you don't already have one, get a library card—it's your ticket to free books, audiobooks, movies, TV series, games and music. If you like museums, find out which day of the month they're free to the public and go then. And look for discount tickets on entertainment websites.\n*   **Restaurants**  \n    Reducing the number of times you eat out per week is a great way to put some money back into your budget. Instead of dining out for dinner, consider doing so for lunch when prices tend to be less expensive. You can also brown-bag your lunch on workdays to cut down on food costs. With more fast-casual restaurants than ever—offering some delicious choices—opt to bus your own plate in return for a great meal at a lower cost. Or make it an earlier—and cheaper—night by hitting up a happy hour instead of going out to an expensive dinner.\n*   **Apparel and services**  \n    If you're willing to buy used clothes when you need them, the amount of money you can save on your clothing bill could be substantial. For new apparel, check sales and websites like RetailMeNot in advance to see if any discounts might be available for your upcoming purchase. When it comes to services, see if there's anything you can forgo to make your budget stretch. Cutting your own grass or adding a week or two between haircuts might add up to more savings than you realize. END