Zen Habits shares the 10 ways he saves money.
The dude has six kids and doesn't ever go out or travel, but he does have a few good ideas. On his site, he goes into greater detail about his spartan ways.
I've always wanted to cut my own hair...
1) I cut my own hair. Annual savings: $580.
2) No Cable TV. Annual savings: $780.
3) Became vegan. Annual savings: $900.
4) Don’t use the gym. Annual savings: $420.
5) Rarely go to the movies. Annual savings: $780.
6) Quit smoking. Annual savings: $1,825.
7) Don’t drink much. Annual savings: $800.
8) Never go out. Annual savings: maybe $500.
9) Stay healthy. Annual savings: probably $1,200.
10) Don’t go shopping. Annual savings: probably $2,600.
11) Have only one car. Annual savings: unknown, but perhaps $5,000.
12) Bring my own lunch. Annual savings: $1,800.
13) No magazine or newspaper subscriptions. Annual savings: $360.
14) Rarely buy new clothes. Annual savings: maybe $400.
15) Never travel. Annual savings: $1,500.
16) No more lattes. Annual savings: about $1,000.
Estimated total savings: $20,445.
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