Have you ever experienced the joy of adding up all your income, subtracting every expense, and discovering money left over?!
If you answered, “Yes,” then you know the joy of growing your wealth with a budget. However, you know that budget busters can creep up on you. They are those small, seemingly insignificant purchases that add up quickly.
A simple way to cut your expenses is to rotate your streaming services. Watch a show or two on Netflix and cancel.
Check the sales, create a list, and stick to it. Don’t shop for groceries while you are hungry, you will shove more food into your cart.
Comparison shopping could have prevented that sinking feeling in your gut. On the one hand, the internet makes it a breeze to compare prices. On the other hand, there are so many retailers that it can be time-consuming, and time is money.
To avoid the temptation of needlessly blowing money on wants instead of needs, you should automate your savings. Life is easier to navigate when you have money saved if you need it, so put your savings on autopilot.