How to save your money and avoid overspending

Jacksonjnr

New member
Most of the time, you may be motivated to save money but there are times you overspent and before you know it, you have already spent the amount that was supposed to be added to your savings account. Here are some helpful tips on how you can avoid temptations and be able to save money:

Try hard to avoid those things that keep you from saving. If you are fond of buying item even if you don't really need them, try very hard to stay away from them. Always think before buying, something like: do I really this item am buying am just buying it?.

When going to grocery stores. Always bring the exact amount and bring with you a grocery list. If you have limited money in your pocket when in grocery stores, you will be forced to buy only those important things that you need. Preparing a grocery list will also help you get organized and will help you in deciding the things that need to be prioritized. It's also when buying from your card.

Go to the malls only when needed. Do not go shopping if you do not need anything important to buy. Window-shopping will only tempt you to buy the dress you saw in the boutique even if you don't really need it.

4. Do not bring with you your credit cards all the time. Having a credit card in your pocket will only tempt you to buy things that are not necessary. This will also help you lower your balances and have a good credit score.

5. You may want to save money in the bank or invest in time deposits. You will not be tempted to get money from the bank every time you need cash, if they are placed in a time deposit account. Unless it's a situation you can't help.

6. You may also want to consider consulting a financial advisor. There are a lot of programs that offer these services for free. They may be able to help you and give you advice on how you can avoid overspending and save more mone
 

Yusra3

VIP Contributor
Mindful spending habits can easily be put into practice by means of needs-versus-wants evaluation and avoidance of all impulse purchases. Allocate a part of every paycheck to a high-yield saving account bank. Begin to save money for emergency situations to avoid any kind of burden from debts. I plan my meals regularly and cook them at home to save on dining and groceries.Unsubscribe from unneeded services. Keep close tabs on credit card usage and take a close look at spending patterns. Downgrade large items such as a house, transport and hobbies. Discover free options of the fair. Forbidding "yes" every now and then makes cutting down on wasteful spending easier.
 

Leah Kelvin

Active member
Saving money and avoiding overspending can be achieved by following a few simple strategies. To begin with, develop a budget that can help you keep track of your revenues and outlays. It would enable you see the places where you can cut back on expenses and save money. Prioritize your needs over wants and avoid impulse purchases. Another thing is to think of yourself first before thinking about any other person in terms of use some amount but for saving life and unnecessary things that are not paramount to us we should always try to be our own paymasters first by setting apart some cash from the total amounts that float around us as non-essential spending funds or savings before we rush into purchasing things which are not important to us. Moreover, another measure could involve automating your saving process as well. Also comparison shopping, practice mindful spending, and setting financial goals are other ways that may help in saving money and avoiding overspending.” Always remember, minor alterations in your shopping habits could cumulatively result into huge savings later on through time.
 
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