Purchases
Avoid branded products
Buying less popular brands instead of well-known brands can save you a lot of money. Take the time to study the ingredients of an expensive yogurt or body milk and compare it to an unadvertised alternative.
Use bank cards as little as possible
Many people are used to paying for purchases with cards because they are more hygienic and secure, and you don’t have to carry a wallet with you. It is much easier for a person to part with invisible numbers than with authentic pieces of paper. However, numerous studies show that the constant use of bank cards is fraught with the risk of losing control over one’s expenses.
Buy only what you need
Often, buyers make purchases only because there is a promotion for the product. It is tough to overcome the temptation of a personal discount sent by the seller directly after receiving a salary. However, it is worth considering that a coupon is not a reason to buy. Buy only what you need, and only when ready for it.
Replace store-bought beauty products with homemade ones
All advertising refers to the naturalness of the ingredients used in cosmetic products. Therefore, customers without a twinge of conscience give half of their salary for cosmetics. But why spend money on processed natural beauty products when the web is full of easy skin and hair care recipes?
Try shopping together
Many stores offer the scheme 1 + 1 = 3. If you take two things, the third one goes to you for free. It would help if you did not buy second pants to get a discount. Most likely, the same buyer walks around the store, looking for someone to dock with and get benefits.
A Car
Try to solve the problem yourself
Purchasing a personal vehicle is only the beginning of a long journey of further maintenance. The first breakdown comes, and the money you saved goes right to the service desk cashier. However, many malfunctions do not require the hands of a level 85 specialist.
House
Spare no money on expensive equipment
A large percentage of utility bills are related to heating and electricity. Winter comes, and everyone starts turning on the heaters. Summer comes, and everyone clicks the air conditioners. Remember: the miser pays twice. We saved on cheap windows and electrical appliances of a low energy-saving class – your money will run away from you hour after hour.
Pay attention to the energy efficiency class of electrical appliances when buying.
Do not spare money for expensive equipment. These costs will quickly pay off.
Reuse containers
Many people remember how Soviet homemakers dried packages for reuse. Don’t let that seem like overkill. The identical plastic boxes for sushi or cake cost little, and they can come in handy in many situations in the future.
Food
Eat Before Going to the Store
It would help if you did not go to the supermarket even when half-starved. In this case, your brain becomes greedy for unreasonable reserve purchases. Don’t wander around the store because of idleness: you will put something extra in the basket.
Don’t buy from perishable products
Many of us buy more of those pears sold at half price on sale. Of course, fruit is a must, but don’t take on more than you can consume. Already tomorrow, a perishable product can appear unsightly and become disgusting in taste.
Get rid of the habit of buying energy drinks
Try to get acquainted with the composition of energy drinks. There is nothing secret and supernatural in it. So, you will save your body from getting used to a harmful drink and save a lot. Take some time and find natural energy drink recipes on the internet.
Habits
Reduce the number of in-app purchases
Avid gamers are undermining their budget by spending a lot of money on in-game purchases. Let’s look back and remember that the $5 heroic sword from the old game that everyone forgot about was not worth the money. And how many things, pumping accelerators and bonuses, have you collected over the years of passion for matches? It’s scary to count.
Skip laundry service
Some people prefer to do laundry in Laundromats instead of bothering with this troublesome task at home. It’s not that hard to throw your laundry in the washing machine and then hang it on the balcony. Others, on the contrary, also buy drying chambers for the washing machine. Both options result in a loss of funds.
Become more collected
Phones, chargers, and wallets require the same attention to themselves. They should be worn and stored in a specific place or pocket. Pat, your clothes before leaving, make sure everything is in place and calmly go on your way.
Don’t create a size-less wardrobe