Saving money can be easily incorporated into every day life and doesn’t mean giving up things you enjoy doing beyond your bills. We’re bringing you easy ways you can save money each month that won’t put a huge crimp in your daily life. Use these easy tips to find out how easy it is to save money each month. Before you know it you will have enough money saved to make that big purchase you’ve been thinking about!
Pay Necessities First
This may seem counter productive but one of the best ways you can save money each month is by paying for necessities and bills first. Late fees, credit card interest, fines, and penalties can all add up. When you receive your pay checks or other income, pay the bills first. You can save money each month by not having to pay extra interest and fees on your bills. This can save you more than you might think!
Shop Smart
You are going to have to buy groceries, you are going to want to buy snacks, and go out to eat with your friends. Those things are all fine, you can still save money each month when doing all of that! Shop smart. Pay attention to where your money is going. Make little changes that can really add up. Don’t order more than you will eat, order water if you don’t really need or want to have a soda or adult beverage, and don’t buy more groceries than you will actually use before they spoil. By shopping smart you can save yourself a lot of money each month. This goes for clothing and accessories too! Shop at local thrift stores or shop the sales. If you want to save money but you still like to shop, these are some ways you can save a little bit of money while still enjoying your shopping trip.
Make a Budget
Making a budget is about more than restricting yourself. If you make a budget you will know in advance how much expendable income you have. When the time comes to make a purchase, you will know if you can or cannot afford the purchase in question! A well laid out budget can also help you know when bills are due, which we already talked about…that saves you anywhere from $25-$75 at a time!
Split Costs
Did you know that if you share the costs of your everyday purchases with someone else you can save money each month? Splitting rent and utilities is one thing but you can find ride sharing, split the cost of transportation with someone, and even buying in bulk and sharing product can be cheaper in a lot of ways. Find easy places in your life where you can share the everyday expenses with a roommate, friend, or coworker.
Clip Coupons
Clipping coupons has moved into the digital world! You can clip coupons on Amazon now! There are so many digital coupons online that shopping without them is almost silly. You can save money each month on the things you are going to buy anyway, just by clipping some coupons. There are many apps available now that make using digital coupons a breeze! Target has their own app called Cartwheel that shows you available coupons for all the items in your cart! You don’t even have to clip them ahead of time! Put that smartphone to good use and save yourself some money the easy way.
Common Sense
I know common sense is not so common anymore but it can really pay off if you shop around. Don’t allow your impulses to drive your purchases. Take a day or two and shop around. Find the better deal. By delaying gratification just a very little bit, you can potentially save yourself a lot of money.
Another common sense tip you can use to save money each month is to make sure you are paying the best price. You can negotiate almost any rate with any company. Make sure you give your utility providers a call once every few months to be sure you are paying the lowest rate available!
So save some money next month! And make sure to follow us on Facebook for more tips and tricks!
