Start a jar for your spare change and single dollar bills.
There are plenty of ways for you to save money simply by managing it. It does not necessarily mean that you have to be frugal, but rather you simply have to be wise in the decisions that you make. Too many people these days are finding that they were never taught how to manage their money, which makes saving and investing a lot more difficult in the future. Here are some tips that will allow you to go beyond basic budgeting, learning how to more efficiently save your money for greater returns over time.
- Begin by creating a money jar.
Every day, make an effort to gather all of your change and single dollar bills and put them into the money jar. Any money that you save when out shopping should also be put into the money jar as well. Many of us are excellent at saving money, but not at allowing the money to build up over time. We end up spending the money that we save someplace else or on something else. If you save money by opting against a purchase, put those savings in your money jar and watch your savings add up.
- Save any bonus money that comes your way.
Money gifts, rebates, tax refunds, bonuses and other little money bonuses should be put into your investment accounts or your savings accounts. This way, this extra money will go to work for you, earning additional income for you. If you spend that money, it won’t do anything for you in the long run.
- One of the easiest ways to manage your money and save is to have money withdrawn automatically from your checking account every month, and moved right into your savings account or investment account.
Most employers are more than willing to have this done for you, which makes the process even simpler. Take advantage of this offer by moving money into your investments, savings or 401(k), because money that you never see is money that you never miss.
- Your checking account and checking registrar should be balanced at all times.
The more in tune you are with what your checking account looks like, the better off you will be. Writing bad checks and over drafting your account is just throwing out good money into fees and other deductions that don’t do you any good. If you know how much money is in your account, you will not make mistakes by overspending, which is a great way to save money over time.
- Shop on sale whenever possible.
Do not purchase things just because they are on sale if you don’t need them, but do make an effort to use coupons, buy discount, and find the best deals for the things that you do need. This is an excellent way to save money while still getting the things that you need.
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Originally posted 2008-11-19 05:59:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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