How I’m Saving Money at the New Job

Hello Readers!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, I know. But I’m on Week 3 of the new job, and it’s kept me quite busy. I’ve been enjoying myself immensely too, which you’ll be happy to know.

I wanted to share with you all a few ways that I’m saving money at the new job.

Money Saver #1: A public transit monthly pass

This one’s a no-brainer. Because I can now take public transit to work, I’ve bought myself a monthly transit pass. If I only just took transit to work, this would not be a good deal for me, however I also take it at least once or twice a week extra, so I come out ahead every month. PLUS, I can also claim the pass for a tax credit on my taxes next year. (Or rather, for tax year 2009, which of course I do in 2010.)

Money Saver #2: Brown-bagging my lunch

Yes I know, it’s a bit of a cliche, and I’ve talked about it before, but as long as I bring my lunch at least 3 days a week, I’m saving money. I’m actually aiming for 4 times a week, which is difficult considering all the wonderful food places in the food court in the basement of the building. There’s even an Indian take-out food restaurant! Mmm, Indian food is one of my weaknesses.

Money Saver #3: No more buying gas for my car

Taking public transit to work means I don’t have to take my car to the office, which means I don’t have to fill up the gas tank as often. When I was commuting, I was filling it up every 3 days or so, but I’ve only stopped at the gas station twice in the last 4 weeks, and didn’t even fill it up either time!

Okay, so those weren’t new or earth-shattering money savers, but it’s things that I’m doing (or not) that are helping me save money and put it where it’ll do more good: towards my debt.