A list written by: Lee Sonogan
“Money should be ones demand and not command, one should not become a slave of Money because we made money to help us trade and not to make us, we’re already made even without money.”
― Auliq Ice
We made money so we can trade and purchase with others. So we can sell own stuff. To run our own businesses. While spending money can give you experiences and happiness, savings can give you a piece of mind and the opportunity to invest into something or yourself. I recommend to everyone to save their money in ways they see fit.
- Use a Piggy Bank
- Use your credit card wisely
- Clear your credit card debt
- Clear you education debt
- Cut the cost to your energy bills
- Get less take out food
- When buying a new car, look at only the used models
- Use solar panels on your house
- Get rid of the home phone and stick with a mobile
- Consider installing a water meter
- Use pre-paid option on mobiles and pay as you need it
- Always have a look in the discount bins in supermarkets and other shops
- Make a shopping list
- Write down everything you spend
- Do not buy the designer labels
- Stop collecting and start selling
- Learn to say no to yourself
- Walk/ catch public transport
- Quit smoking cigarettes and doing other vices
- Only have one paid streaming site to watch shows
- Fight your parking tickets
- Shop online and only buy cheaper deals
- Grow own vegetables and fruits
- Bulk cook meals and then freeze them
- Become a hunter and store your own meat
- Buy Xmas presents throughout the year
- Go to free festivals and events
- Get into camping
- Cancel gym membership
- Learn how to cope with stress without spending
- Bottle your own water
- Monitor your bank balance
- Review your insurances
- Install energy efficient light bulbs
- Wash your own car
- Car pool when you can
- Try using cash only
- Use your local library
- Do not make big purchases instantly
- Get help from a financial counsellor
- Use a ATM only from your bank
- Volunteer at festivals and events
- Make gifts yourself
- Get excited about leftovers
- stash snacks in your car
- Invest in ‘Smart’ power strips to help charge devices with less energy
- Collect coupons and join loyalty programs if you go that a certain place a lot that does that
- Do your taxes and get a tax refund if possible
- Stay focused on saving money
- Earn more money – A second job or provide an extra service to make more money
I have a tiny amount of savings in the bank laying there when I need it. This gives me a peace of mind for my future and anything I need to do in the present. I hoped this list was helpful and gave you some ideas about saving money.
“Money is a very dangerous thing, you have to get know how to look after it or else you will loose it with ease and remember how you would’ve it in hard times.”
― Auliq Ice
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