Want to build up your savings or cut costs in 2024? From filing taxes and saving on insurance to buying a car and saving for travel, I'm bringing you 10 ways you can save at least $1,000 this year. And some of these can potentially save you $10,000 or more. The best part? These are strategies you can learn and do on your own. Of course, you can enlist the help of a financial expert if you want more support on your journey.

Just know that you have the ability to stash away a good chunk of money this year… and who knows, maybe you'll finally be able to take that vacation you've been dying to go on! Plus, you'll learn how to get a limited-time discount on our investing course, Six-Figure Debt to Six-Figure Net Worth.

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How to lower your tax bill with tax-loss harvesting

• How car buying services (like Costco or Sam's Club) can save you money on a new car

• The best way to save on flights, hotels, car rentals, and other travel necessities

• When to put off income recertification for income-driven repayment plans

• Why the stock market's 26% gain in 2023 could be bad news

• If you should increase your policy deductibles

• Why "shopping around" for insurance policies is more than a marketing gimmick

• The effect of the difference in tax rates for saving vs. investing

• Why you should open a retirement account if you're self-employed

• When to opt for a brokerage account instead

• How to file taxes the smart way

• Why you're uniquely positioned to weather a potential stock market downturn

Links mentioned:

• More ways to save money and cut costs with our Six-Figure Debt to Six-Figure Net Worth course

• Membership clubs like Costco and Sam's Club

• Travel discounts at Hotwire and Hotels.com

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