It’s the dawn of a new year and here at Budget Bus we would like to wish our customers all the very best for 2011! If, like most of us over the festive period, you’ve piled on a few pounds whilst losing weight from your wallet at an alarming rate, why not make spending less your new year’s resolution for 2011? Yes folks, this year frugality is the new black! And, to help you on your way, here are our top five money saving tips. Put them into practice and you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.
eBay
There’s truth in the old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, so why not go home, purge your wardrobe of anything you won’t wear and your home of anything you won’t use, and sell to someone who will! eBay provides us with a wonderful way to clear our lives of clutter and earn cash doing so, so start selling!
Stop smoking
Despite the obvious benefit of dramatically improving your health, any ex-smoker worth their salt will also tell you that quitting the weed will strengthen your bank balance. Think about it; even if you’re a “part time smoker” who only puffs on 20 a week, you’ll save nearly €500 in a year. And, if you’re on 20 a day, you’ll enjoy a massive saving of €3,000 per year. It’s a no brainer really.
Make your own lunch
If it sounds so simple, that’s because it is. All it takes is a little bit of forward planning and your pocket will reap the benefits. Rather than running to the shop for a ready meal every time you feel peckish, do a weekly shop and bring a packed lunch to work with you every day. You’ll save hundreds every year and, with the added benefit of knowing exactly what’s going into your sandwich, you might lose a few pounds in the process!
Get outdoors
Why not consider giving up your gym membership in 2011 and enjoy the great outdoors instead? Go walking with a friend, have a jog on the beach or cycle to work every day. Pack in your gym membership, get some fresh air and save hundreds this year!
Secret Santa 2011
If, like many of us, your credit card took a battering this Christmas buying gifts for parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and everything in between, consider Secret Santa for 2011. Not only does it reduce the stress of buying dozens of presents for friends and family, but buying a present with a set budget for just one person will keep the debt collectors from knocking on your door next Christmas.
And of course, let’s not forget that hiring a coach with Budget Bus in 2011 is another sure-fire way to save you money! We are committed to keeping our prices low, so don’t forget to contact us for all your Dublin coach hire and minibus hire in 2011. We are offering 2010 prices on coach hire for schools, sports groups, weddings, events and corporate travel, so call us on 01-8227265 or email hello@budgetbus.ie for your low cost Dublin bus hire quotation.