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A Few Tips For Budgeting Your Money

Saturday, February 5, 2011


For most people, creating a budget can be a difficult task. But, for the most part, planning a budget is as simple as giving up some old and bad habits and adopting some new ones. In other words, the process of creating a budget involves a lot of discipline and follow-up work. Unfortunately most parents don’t teach their kids to start budgeting at any early age. If they did, perhaps we’d all be better off. But it’s never too late to start, and once you think through process of budgeting your money and designing a monthly plan, you’ll soon discover that it isn’t as hard as it seems.

It may be hard to admit, but you might even discover that creating a budget is a fun experience because it eases your mind and saves you money. Peace of mind in this economy is a cherished asset that everyone strives for.

Here are a few good tips for creating a budget and saving money.

Instead of shopping impulsively, create a brief list of the things you intend to buy. That way, you’ll end up purchasing the items you need, instead of the items you want or wish to have. Don’t stray too far from your list; only to discover that you’ve spent too much money.

Although store brand merchandise is much cheaper than name brands, people still purchase the name brands. The next time you go shopping, try purchasing store brands. You’ll find that store brand merchandise offers the same quality as name brands, but for much cheaper prices.

If you were to add up your monthly bill for restaurant tabs, you might be quite surprised, even shocked. Eating meals out can be very expensive. The next time you have the urge to dine out, stay home and prepare your favorite gourmet meal instead.

Instead of falling prey to ads and commercials that lure you into buy a new outfit, wear your old one. A lot of young people these days pay top price for jeans with holes in them. Keep wearing your old jeans until you have holes in the knees, and you’ll be in style with everyone else.

Sometimes it pays off to buy in bulk. Store “clubs” like Costco offer everything in bulk—from socks to fresh salmon, they have it all. When you buy perishable items in bulk however, be sure to put them in you’re freezer for later use.

You can always save money by performing odd jobs around your home, but it’s always a good idea to know your limitations. But remember not to tackle a project that is too big or requires a skill you simply don’t have. Sometimes you’re better off finding a plumber to fix your leaky faucet if you don’t know how to fix it on your own.

With a little conscious effort, you can always think of ways to save money. Learn to tighten your belt a little. It takes discipline, but over time, it’s well worth the effort.

And read more about great tips for winter here.

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