10 ways to save money in July

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Too expensive summer camps, the high cost of traveling during the high season and high electricity bills are just a few of the reasons why people consider July to be an expensive month.
Fortunately, there are many ways to save on these and other expenses.

1. Review your appliances

Hot July days can lead to an increase in water and energy consumption, which results in expensive bills. But if you change the way you use your basic appliances, you will be able to offset the rising cost of utilities.
For example, take a hot water heater. According to the Department of Energy, you can save 3-5% heating costs by lowering its temperature by 10 degrees. In the summer there is no need to take a hot shower or wash clothes in hot water.
In addition, the time has come to extend the life of your dryer in July. Hang clothes on the street or balcony so that they dry in the wind.

2. Grow your vegetables

According to the USDA latest food expenditure report, a family of four can spend up to $ 295 a week on food. In summer, it is easy to drastically reduce your product costs.

Of course, you can buy seasonal fruits and vegetables at low prices, but why not increase your savings even more by arranging your own vegetable garden.

Growing your own food is twice as economical. First, you save money because you don’t need to buy as many products. Secondly, if you plant something in the yard, then the area of ​​the plot occupied by the grass is reduced, so the lawn care expense is reduced.

3. Change your mobile plan

For example, if you use much less services than you pay, you can lower your data plan.
You can also save by changing the mobile operator. If you find that your current company charges a high roaming fee, consider switching to an operator using WiFi-call. Companies like Republic wireless or Project Project Google, automatically switch the client's phone to Wi-Fi, when it is necessary. In addition, they can work with Wi-Fiwhen you travel abroad to avoid additional costs.

4. Summer sales

July is a great month to purchase clothing and other items at low prices.

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At the beginning of the month, shops sell barbeque grills, furniture and other items for outdoor entertainment at a discount.

Overstock Sizzling Summer and Christmas in July continue the whole month. Look for deals on jewelry and off-season clothes. You can even save money on swimsuits at the end of the month.

5. Wash your car yourself

In the summer, you can save about $ 20 dollars for washing your car.
If you do not have time for this, delegate the task to your children as part of their responsibilities. But during the washing it is necessary to monitor the use of water, otherwise you will be upset by the water bill.

6. Find an alternative to expensive summer camp

The challenge that most parents face in July and throughout the summer is how to entertain the children without losing a fortune.

The good news is that you can send children to less expensive centers, where they will also have fun. For example, YMCA and other local youth centers. Many cities and municipalities also plan activities for children and young people.

7. Join a power reduction program

Perhaps one of the lesser-known ways to save money in July is to join an energy savings program.
When you join such programs, a technician comes to your home to install a remote power limiter. At any time when you consume more energy, the power company has the ability to turn off the power to you. At first glance, this may seem unattractive, but outages do not happen often, and the monthly bill decreases.

8. Look for free or discount entertainment

July is a great time for free community events. For example, in New York there are free concerts in Central Park. Denver also boasts free musical entertainment during the summer.

In addition, interesting events for each day of the week can be found in our calendar. Come, learn, share with friends.

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9. Do not take a vacation in the summer or travel to unpopular places.

The best way to avoid paying peak travel prices is to avoid traveling during high season. July is just like that.

If you can not refuse from vacation in the summer, then go to those places that are less popular at this time of year. For example, you can cross the equator and visit Argentina, which is now the height of winter. Or, if the extreme heat does not scare you, you can go to Florida or the Caribbean, where Americans like to relax in the winter.

10. Save on ice cream

July is the best month to collect delicious ice cream deals because it's Ice Cream Month. Additionally, the third Sunday of the month—July 16 this year—is National Ice Cream Day.

Brands like Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Graeter's and Lindy's, offer special coupons that will help you save on frozen treats. In past years, ice cream shops, such as Baskin Robbins, Carvel, Coldstone Creamery and Dairy Queen, also offered special prices on the National Ice Cream Day and throughout the month. In addition, you can save on ice cream thanks to special promotions in grocery stores.

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