30 Ways to Stretch the Ringgit

Today's On-line Star has explored 30 ways for you to save and be thrifty when spending the diminishing ringgit this year.

This piggy stays!

Here goes:

1. Drink water. Stop ordering expensive drinks.
2. Batch your errands. Always have a shopping list.
3. Stay home more. Spend time with your family.
4. Cancel subscriptions. You may not even miss them.
5. Do it yourself. Learn to be a handy man or woman.
6. Stop paying interest. Pay in cash or don’t buy if you can’t afford it.
7. Travel on a budget. Budget travels can be fun.
8. Use cellphone sparingly. Optimise on free messaging services.
9. Cut or colour your own hair. Ask a friend to help you.
10. Maintain your things. Pay for fewer repairs.
11. Save energy. Do a good deed for the environment.
12. Buy bargain clothing. Dress down.
13. Plan ahead. Buy in bulk.
14. Cook ahead. Freeze the extras.
15. Don't wash clothes so often. Re-wear them at least twice.
16. Save on groceries. Shop on discount days and discount vouchers.
17. Frugal festivals. Keep them simple.
18. Look for used items first. They can be as good as new.
19. Eat out less except on weekends.
20. Bag lunch to work. It’s healthier.
21. Don’t window shop. Don’t get tempted.
22. Use the library. Read online.
23. Find free entertainment on the Internet.
24. Find frugal exercise like walking.
25. Stay healthy and keep medical bills low.
26. Carpool, walk or cycle if you can.
27. Look for discounts. Don’t be shy to ask.
28. Sell your clutter. Get organised too.
29. Reduce smoking. Protect your lungs.
30. Stop clubbing. Care for your liver and eardrums too.