There’s too much week at the end of my money, goes the old joke. Sometimes we all feel like we need more money these days in this tough economy. One of the toughest things everyone deals with is the brunt of our weekly expenses. Often your weekly expenses and getting these under control means that your budget is back under control. Fortunately there are some things you can do to save money on your weekly expenses.

Plug up any holes. Many of us have moments during our days when we grab a $5 coffee or we “always” grab lunch. These things add up. A $7 take out lunch every week adds up to $28 a month. That can easily pay another bill you have - while you eat a delicious meal from home that costs much less. Now is the time to plug up any holes in your budget and remove the fancy coffee drinks from your week. The best frame of mind is to leave yourself one or two special treats so your week isn’t completely bleak - because that’s when you’re likely to blow your budget to pieces.

Batch your errands. One of the most common challenges people find is that they run all over during the week - wasting time and gas going everywhere. If you can do a little planning and batch your errands you’ll save time, gas and money in the long run. When you know the post office is next to the drugstore and you are going on Tuesday - this helps you to plan a bit better. Stop criss-crossing all over town and your county. You’ll wind up with more money in your pocket, more time for yourself and more gas in your tank.