If you’re looking for ways to save money, thesimpledollar.com is a great. The website, the work of Trent Hamm, who went through a “complete financial meltdown” and clawed his way back, offers valuable tips for pinching pennies in ways we all can put into action.
The site is written in easy-to-understand terminology and Grafton has plenty of resources to help put some of his methods to work for you.
A good way to reduce the impact on your budget is by shopping for used items whenever possible, points out Mr. Hamm. Sports equipment is a perfect example items that are much cheaper to buy used.
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Close to Grafton, try Kleen and Hard Sports on James Street in Worcester or Play It Again Sports in Leominster before heading out to an expensive specialty store. For clothing — especially a dress you might only wear on special occasions — try hrift shop, Worcester Street, North Grafton.
Instead of expensive trips to the movies or going to the mall (where you might be tempted to spend), see what the town offers for free entertainment.
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offers a day for dogs to swim and a sandcastle contest at Silver Lake Beach this summer; the senior center has chair yoga and Scrabble; and the library has museum passes to loan and a poetry slam for those 12 and up on the calendar.
Lastly, Hamm says, master the 30-Day Rule. If you are tempted to buy something, wait 30 days before purchasing. Chances are, you will forget all about it. And if you don’t write the item down, there is a better chance you will.
By combining expert tips and using resources all around us here in Grafton, you can make some small changes that hopefully add up to big savings.