This post originally appeared at SavvySugar.
It's true: the little things add up. As anyone who ever had a piggy bank knows, small everyday actions can help you save big.
Hoping to create a financial cushion for yourself this season?
We've come up with 18 easy tricks to help you save at least a dollar a day:
Video chat to save minutes
Rather than spending an hour on your cell phone, use free services like Google Chat and Skype to catch up with your friends.
Hold the milk (especially soy)
In your coffee, that is.
If you regularly stop at the coffee shop on your way to work, order it black to avoid any extra costs.
Go generic
At the grocery store, pick the generic variety of different foods to save big on pantry staples.
You could also try cutting out grocery stores altogether.
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