easy ways to save money?

taylorboldt

I have been spending just a bit too much these days on unnecessary things, which I know is dumb due to the pandemic but I need to start saving up my cash in a way thats easy. what are your fav tips?

natalia.l

tips

You can use rakuten for cash back on purchases you were making anyway. Use appropriate credit cards for certain purchases (like if you have a mastercard with 2% cashback on groceries, use that one for food purchases only and a visa with points on everything, use that one for all other purchases) Premake your grocery shopping list before you go to the store so you don't over-shop.

You can use apps like Kijiji and Bunz for either selling or trading stuff you don't want or need anymore. I've managed to de-clutter considerably using those two. You can find cool new things and get rid of your old useless stuff in one go.

Before you buy anymore clothes, look through what you already have. Sometimes you forget things you already own because its in the back of your closet. If you reorganize your things you might discover pieces you forgot you had and it'll kind of feel like a new purchase.

Goberino

Me too

I have also been spending really unnecessarily through this pandemic as I've been staying home a lot more and have more opportunity to see things I wouldn't want to buy normally. I've found my largest expense is given through fast food and eating out, and if I go shopping and meal plan for the week I am significantly less likely to go and order out when I'm feeling snackish.
I also found if I give though my closet and find clothes I havent worn in a while that I'm less inclined to go shopping for more, it's easy to lose track of your favorites at the back of your closet and feel like you need to go and buy more.

Niella

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Cashback apps and websites can be a help, as can survey sites depending on how regular you do them it can soon mount up. x

Christine Kempt

Ideas

Taking advantage of rewards cards is good. PC Optimum lets you earn points in multiple stores, from groceries to household items. The points do add up quickly if you incorporate the app, sales and coupons. Checkout 51 gives you cash back when you shop for certain items. PC MasterCard lets you earn points on anything you buy,you just have to pay off your purchases right away to not incur a large balance or high interest charges