Up to 40% of food in the United States is never eaten, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. While the amount of food your family is throwing out may be lower, we're all guilty of having to toss salad greens that wilted or leftovers brought home after a dinner out.
Cut the cost: Look through your refrigerator before you head out to the supermarket. Then plan your meals (and your shopping list) around the items you already have. That way you'll not only be sure to use those items before they go bad, but also less likely to purchase new groceries that go to waste.
While extended warranties on your car, appliances, or other electronic devices may offset the cost of future repairs, they're not always a great deal for consumers, according to Ramhold. Sometimes the cost of the plan will exceed the cost of any potential repairs, or it doesn't cover the issue that you have, Ramhold said. Plus, many credit cards include extended warranty coverage for some purchases, so you may be paying for coverage you already have.