50 Frugal New Year Tips

Everyone's making plans for a fresh start this year, and if one of your goals is to save money, make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot of money. Remember the little things do add up! Here are my top 50 frugal picks for saving money in 2015 from SavvySugar.

1. Drop your landline and rely on your cell phone
2. Make your own gifts
3. Cook more and eat out less often
4. Be aware of bank fees
5. Make a list before grocery shopping
6. Buy generic products
7. Explore free activities on the weekend
8. Shop your wardrobe
9. Wait on purchases before buying them
10. Seal up air leaks in your home to cut heating and cooling costs
11. Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
12. Know the right things to buy in bulk
13. Turn off lights that aren't in use
14. Use cold water to wash your clothes
15. Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
16. Hand wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner when possible
17. Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Consider investing in a filter
18. Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
19. Work out outdoors, play sports, or go to a friend's gym instead of paying for a gym membership
20. Shop at the farmers market
21. Swap clothes, bags, and accessories with friends
22. Google coupons and promo codes before buying something online
23. Renegotiate your cell phone plan, find a new carrier, or cancel some features to save money

1. Read books and magazines from the library
2. Return the purchases you need to return
3. Sell your old things and buy used items
4. Automate payments so you won't forget and be charged with late fees
5. Negotiate a lower APR
6. Upcycle your old items instead of throwing them away
7. Always comparison shop
8. Find a good rewards credit card and use it smartly
9. Don't feel obligated to say yes to every invitation (this includes weddings, dinners, events, etc.)
10. Eat right and exercise and get enough sleep, so you won't have to pay with your health
11. Pay bills online to save on postage
12. Compare gas prices to find the most affordable gas with sites like GasBuddy.com
13. Avoid out-of-network ATMs
14. Keep track of your money with a spreadsheet or Mint.com
15. Keep your receipts or take a pictures of them in case you want to return an item
16. Vacation closer to home
17. Don't check in your luggage
18. Check out Airbnb or HomeAway instead of hotels
19. Travel during an off-peak season or time
20. Use reusable grocery bags
21. Join loyalty programs
22. Feed your pet the right foods and keep it in shape to reduce vet bills
23. Review your receipts to make sure you're not being charged for odd items
24. Check your bank account daily to make sure there aren't any weird charges
25. Don't use your credit card overseas unless it doesn't have foreign transaction fees
26. Rent movies instead of going to the theater