No more excuses: Tips to curb spending
By: Kaneisha Mitchell
Everyone wants to save money, but to do so you must go about it the correct way. Saving for your future is important. Here are some tips to curb your spending.
1. Adjust your mentality
In order for you to change your relationship with money you must form new habits and a new way of thinking. Know what triggers your spending (i.e. spend more when out with friends or walking in the mall). Ask yourself, do I need really need this item? Do I love this item, or do I like just this item?
2. Create a budget
You need to know where your money is going. You need to make sure your spending aligns with your priorities and goals.
3. No spend day
One day a week, pick a day not to spend any unnecessary money. If you need gas or groceries that is acceptable. If you truly are not spending money on things you do not need “No spend day” will be successful.
4. Research deals
Call your service providers and negotiate on services. Ask for the retention department and inquire about additional discounts or “we don’t want to lose your service” deals.
5. Gift budget
Don’t go broke trying to show people you care about them. Create guidelines and spending caps on gifts.
6. Meal planning
Plan your meals and shopping lists ahead of time. People who go grocery shopping with lists spend less money. It also saves you time because you are not going up and down each aisle trying to figure out what to purchase.
7. Coupon
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Remember curbing your spending helps you eliminate patterns that hold you back from reaching your financial goals.
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