Posted by: Scarlett Lu
People tend to spend thousands of dollars on items that they don't need. The items may seem like they do not cost much but the cost of each item adds up. We sometimes go to stores and look for what we want and forgetting what we need. Always think twice before purchasing an item, ask yourself if your really going to use it. Sometimes we buy things that set on our desk for months and end up throwing it out in the end; this can be prevented we evaluated what we need to buy before actually buying it. Saving can make a big difference in your income. Every penny counts.
Some ways to save money is to not use money on things you don't necessarily need to. Instead of spending money on bottled drinks drink tap water, diet products are expensive and may not work, you can obtain vitamins from what you eat so you don't need to buy vitamins, brand cosmetics are the same as store brand cosmetics. Store brand cosmetics are cheaper, buying the brand ones are not necessary.
When shopping for groceries, making a list can help you eliminate what you don't need. You can start with creating a meal plan of what you are going to eat within a week, so you don't end up wasting money on food your going to throw away. Also look through grocery store ads to find coupons and see where you can get the best deals.
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I agree with it, small things can make a big difference. While working at P&C I have seen people who come to the store for 1 item and end up buying a lot.- Anshu Dixit
ReplyDeleteI agree, impulse buying has become a serious problem, especially for Americans.
ReplyDelete-Jennifer Chang