Saving money can be fun, try these great tips
Putting money away is easier said than done. Here are some tips to help you along the way:
Always take a packed lunch You can buy lunch or snacks at school but making something at home will always work out cheaper and healthier. If you’re trying to save money, eat at home before hanging out with friends. Only order a drink or small snack when you eat out – that way you spend less.
Make second-hand your friend Never be ashamed of wearing second-hand clothes, it’s actually very fashionable right now especially if you have a good eye! Look out for good quality pieces your older sister, mom, gran and aunts don’t wear anymore. Clothes from a past era can be really stylish especially when mixed with modern pieces. Get handy with a needle or sewing machine too, you’ll find many great items just need a little fixing to be good as new again.
Avoid shops, markets and malls When you’re trying to save, even window shopping is a bad idea, especially if you tend to buy stuff when you’re stressed, angry or feeling sad. It’s a fact that many people overspend on things they don’t need when they’re emotional.
Collect leftover coins We all have coin money that we carry in our wallets. Start putting these coins aside in a jar. Once people know you’re collecting coins you’ll be surprised how many are happy to hand them over to you. When you have enough coins, exchange them for paper money at a local store or deposit it into a bank account so you don’t spend it.
Stay away from debt Borrowing money for treats and nice things that are not an investment in your future like school or books is how bad money habits start. People with lots of unnecessary debt seldom succeed in life – avoid it and rather be patient. If you want it, save for it, you will have more money in the long run.
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Hmm Excellent
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
Hmm wonderful
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
Yea
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
I really wanna start saving. Cos am really broke.
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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Hey Cherry! Saving can be fun when you follow the steps listed in the story. Also, it is best to save for a particular project e.g. a new bag, shoe or even to have something to spend. This is a good way to save. We hope this helps.
Collection of leftover coin is necessary...Cos it fix little shit:mess...instead of forming big
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
interesting
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Stay out of atm gals
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Never try to copy friends or impressing them ,, you lost at the end
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
you can also start selling petty thing especially wen u are in college.Also set priority have a scale of preference.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Winny! Very true! Thanks for sharing this.
wow dis is all I nid in my savings, now I can make a powerful savings steps 4 myself
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
that is great...i will try
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hmmmm....nyz 1
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Never be in a competition with your friends if you know you are #saving.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
what if your parents don't give you money to take to school or if she alway give you either #10 or #20 to school for you to manage,what should i do then.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Enny! Thanks for opening up through this comment. It may be difficult but it is doable. You can pair up with a friend that receives almost the same amount too. You both can choose to save once a week or even twice a week. On a particular day, you both can spend one person's money and on another day, you can spend the other person's money so that it will be easier to save. You can also choose to take food to school on that day so that you have something to eat. Like we said, it may be difficult but we believe you can do it. We hope this helps.
people don't use coins again,so how do i get it
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Minaj-slimzy35! Just ask around. You never know who has them. We hope this helps.
ok,tanks
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey...
Big sis,pls how can someone change coins and where?
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Minaj-slimzy35! We cannot say but we advise that you ask around your community. You never know who has. We hope this helps.
If i save a money between two day i will spend it all how do i stop it ma?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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well try restricting yourself, hiding your money in places that are safe and you can't easily remember, and tag your money so you can know how important they are, so you don't have to use them
Hey Lightwood! We understand that saving money can be difficult sometimes. The trick to saving is to save towards something (a new dress, phone, a gift for a friend etc). This way, you are not so tempted to spend the money you get. You can also make a piggy bank to save money. With this, you will not be able to get the money out until you break it. You can tell a carpenter to make it or you can buy one. We hope this helps.
thanks big sis
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Hi big sis. Each time I try to save money it doesn't turn our good cos I always find myself lending the little I have to people. How do I stop it? Because it's not good to lie. I can't say I don't have when I have
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Pearl_Martins01! You do not have to lie to people that you do not have money to loan them because that is the truth. The money you are saving is not yours at the moment because you are saving towards a goal. So when you say you do not have money to loan them at the moment, you are actually telling the truth. If you must loan then, you can take out of your personal upkeep money but not the money you are saving. Sometimes, you have to create strict rules and lots of self discipline when it comes to saving. We hope this helps.
I'm saving money but I don't know what to do with it.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Chizzy! Keep saving it. A time will come when a need will arise. However, we advice that you make a plan to use it right so that you don't end up spending it on something not worthwhile. We hope this helps.
I wanna you to advice me cuz I like to save money but whenever I geh more money I spend all my money on clothes cuz i really luv swag
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hi, u ve to determine wot u want to use d money for b4 keepin it else u ll continuing spendin d money.
y is it dat when i got smal money my mind wil b there to spend it.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hello, u need to discipline ursef on ow u spending.
Hey Mhizta_Prosper_Obot! We understand that saving money can be difficult sometimes. The trick to saving is to save towards something (a new dress, phone, a gift for a friend etc). This way, you are not so tempted to spend the money you get. You can also make a piggy bank to save money. With this, you will not be able to get the money out until you break it. You can tell a carpenter to make it or you can buy one. We hope this helps.
Pls What Is Money?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Full Meaning Of Money
money is power. money is respect money is freedom money is dignity money is love money is wealth money is friendship
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Thanks, I really learnt a lot
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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yes
my salary in a month is 10,000,how can i save and i need to buy some things
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey gift! Thanks for the comment. This is a personal decision. You should save according to what you can afford and not what another person will tell you. How much are you willing to spare every month for saving? Also, you can try to save towards something like a new phone, a dress etc. We hope this helps
My salary in a month is just 8k and and am living on my own how can i manage it ?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
Big sis wat can i do becos if i keep money my sister wil come an take IT
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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If u have a roof all to ursef u can look fr a special place to hide it.
sorry I meant room
Thanks
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Really inspiring I love that thanks it's a good tips
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.