Money saving ideas which may keep you out of trouble
Quite literally every person in the UK has had to reassess their lifestyle and cost of living over the last few months as the economy continues to fall and incomes come under more and more pressure. But there are money-saving ideas out there, many which are very simple to put into practice, which can save you substantial amounts in the longer term. Some of the more popular money-saving ideas include:-
Pause for thought
This is a rather bizarre, simple yet highly effective means of ensuring that you only buy what you really need. The pause for thought theory sees you wait four days before acquiring an item which is not a necessity but something you are considering buying. Not only does the four-day gap allow you to reconsider your options it also allows you to compare prices from different suppliers. A very simple yet very effective means of saving money!
Monitoring your spending
This is a very simple way to save money although one which only a handful of people in the UK have probably carried out. If you go one month and monitor every single penny which you spend you would be surprised to see how much you spend on newspapers, juice from the shops, sweets and many other items and services which you may not always need.
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