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How To Save Money

These days, everything is becoming more and more expensive. It is getting harder to be able to afford such luxuries and also save money.

So here are some valuable tricks you could try in order to save those pennies and convert them into pounds…

Cook at home

Not only will it save you money but it will also be healthier because you will not be living on fast food!

 

Make your own lunch from home

Try out making yourself a sandwich or a healthy salad instead of spending more money on your lunch break. If you are smart, try making your whole weeks lunches on a Sunday.

Don’t join a gym, go jogging/cycling

You will find that you will enjoy the scenery and love the fresh air as well as keeping fit.

Buy your own booze and drink at home before going out clubbing/pub

Alcoholic drinks are getting more and more expensive in pubs and clubs, so why not have a few drinks at home before you go out. Save your money with cheap soft drinks in the clubs.

Attend boot sails, markets, second hand shops or eBay/Amazon.

I assure you, it’s not all junk!

Set up a standing order

 

So every week/month your bank puts aside a small amount of money Example: £15/£20 into a saving account so you know you have money saved up for a rainy day.

Write a list before you go shopping and stick to it!

 

If you have Orange, make sure you take advantage of Orange Wednesdays.

We all know how expensive the cinema is these days. Enjoy Orange’s two for one deals and enjoy!

Switch lights/ TV/ Stereo off if not needed

Save energy as well as electric.

Grow your own vegetables and fruit in your back garden

If you have a garden why not, go for it! Not only will you have a new hobby but you may. never have to do fruit and vegetable shopping again!

Enjoy the changes in your life!

Sedef Salim

 

 

 

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