Healthy Tips on how to Save More.

in Project HOPElast year

I am sure you have read about savings before, we already understand how highly significant it is for us to save, but it remains a significant topic to talk about as there is so much to write about over there, one sure thing is, the most difficult part of saving is that the beginning is often the most difficult side to it, so it is necessary to have a consistent spirit when it comes to saving as it is very mandatory to do so.


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The first thing is to have your expenses recorded, with a record of expenses it becomes easy for you to watch how much is being spent, expenses also include little things like coffee, cash tips, and monthly bills, because these little things you may regard as being insignificant might be taking more than usual from you when appropriately added up. You can record and observe the data of your expenses however convenient it I for you, with the use of a manually created spreadsheet or the use of online materials, it will be easy to have an organized way of observing where your money is going into. Sometimes, you may miss out on certain recordings, but with the help of your bank statements, it will be easier for you to remember what exactly you used the money for.

The second point I will like to mention is to have savings included in your budget. There is no reason why savings should not be a part of your budget on a normal day, since your budget should show your expenses relative to your income, this will help you in planning your spending as well as help you limit any act of overspending that you have. Make sure to include expenses that regularly come up like your car maintenance and with this in mind, also make plans to increase your level of savings by at least 15-20% as much as it doesn't affect what you do.

The third way is to limit spending, if you cannot get to save as much as you would like to save, then it is probably time to reduce how you spend. Check out for some of the non-essentials you have, maybe you are spending so much on entertainment, or phone plan, it may be time to cut down on them and check out for ways to increase how you would be able to save even more.

You can also cut back on your spending habit by; reviewing recurring charges, examining the cost of cooking at home compared to eating out, checking out for free-to-use options instead of always paying for everything, then waiting before you buy, stopping the act of impulse spending.

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I am really glad coming across this post, for sure it will act as guide when it comes to my saving lifestyle.

Thanks buddy, I am happy you liked it.

This was short but precise. Thanks for the tips gbenga🙏

Thanks, buddy.

Savings are very important, like you said, it is not easy to start but it is very possible.

Yes, it is very possible to achieve.

Hello @gbenga!
Certainly the hardest part of saving is to start and not get carried away by impulses to spend, so it is important to follow these tips, seek information on how to manage finances and set goals. Thanks for sharing

I must agree, thank you.

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