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Are you over-spending every month? Do you want to start saving money instead of constantly saving it? Unfortunately, money doesn’t save itself. You’ve got to make a conscious effort to stop bleeding money. Here are some easy budget cuts you can make today.

1. Stop ordering drinks out. Savvy drinkers have identified pre-drinking for a reason: restaurant or bar drinks are expensive. Can you really afford to spend $10 on a cocktail? $6 on a glass of wine? Unless you’re a lightweight, that money adds up fast. Try pre-gaming or having in-house parties instead. Remember to always have a designated driver, however.
2. Stop drinking so much, period. Alcohol is expensive. Stick with healthier water and you could lose weight and gain money in your bank account.
3. Look at your monthly entertainment expenses. How many Netflix DVDs do you really need in a month? Is the unlimited disc plan working for you? How much are those premium channels costing you? Are you still going out to the movies anyway? These are questions you need to ask yourself.
4. Make your own coffee. Take it into work in a travel mug instead of buying it on your way there. It’s better for the environment and your wallet.
5. Whatever it is, don’t buy another one. Do you have a shelf full of unread books, but you keep buying new ones? Are you halfway through three video games and you’re contemplating another one? Don’t buy that purchase until you’ve finished what you already have.