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Sharing Circle checklist

16 ways to start saving with the people around you.

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Share things

Borrow before you buy.

  • Invite a few households to a sharing circle Guide
  • Find your nearest tool or library of things Guide
  • Join a local buy-nothing group Guide
  • Try a babysitting swap with another family Guide

Share the ride

Fewer cars, lower costs.

  • Work out what your commute costs alone Guide
  • Ask coworkers or neighbors about a carpool Guide
  • Check your auto insurance for carpools Guide
  • Ask HR about commuter benefits Guide

Buy together

Bulk prices, no waste.

  • Split a bulk buy with friends Guide
  • Look into a food co-op or a shared farm share Guide
  • Check your memberships' sharing rules Guide
  • Review family plans and drop unused ones Guide

Save in circles

With people you trust.

  • Learn how lending circles work, and their risks Guide
  • Find a savings buddy Guide
  • Check credit unions you could join Guide
  • Try a meal swap Guide