What I've done to save money

I've decided to become a saver about a year ago. Before that, I didn't really pay attention to my money. Here are the things I've done in the pas 12 months to save money:


- opened different ING saving accounts (EF, vacation, scooter, RRSP, TFSA)
- Opened ING 1 ½ year GIC at 4%.
- Changed my credit card to get 1% cash back.
- closed my landline and got a good deal on a cell phone plan
- bought a soy-milk maker
- Bought a yogurt maker (combined with the soy-milk maker, a yogurt cost me 0.03$).
- Bought a bread maker
- Subscribed to Opinion Outpost and PineCone (surveys companies).
- Got hired by 3 mystery shopping companies and make 3 or 4 assignments a week.
- Babysit on occasions.
- Worked on an Excel spreadsheet to create a good budget
- Asked for a raise
- bought a Diva Cup
- bought white vinegar and baking soda to clean my apartment
- Got used to bringing my lunch everyday at work.
- Shopped at Goodwill for clothes.
- Used coupons at the grocery store

And last but not least

I read PF blogs everyday to keep going!!!

Opened my very first GIC :)

I opened my first GIC with ING :)

It is not a long term one, just a year, at 3.65%. I took $1000.00 out of my condo saving account a placed it in a GIC.

I'm planning on doing the same with the next $1000.00 I'll save up so that I'll get the most interests out of it :)

ABC video 'How to be a Millionaire'

Here is a video from ABC news, about 'How to be a Millionaire'
'Cash-saving tricks to help you hit the jackpot'

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?rn=222561&cl=8717449&ch=224106