$ Money $And How To

Save It

By. Shyan Salkhordeh

• Cook at home often• Make your own coffee• Brown bag lunch at least a few days a week• Make a list before going shopping• Go grocery shopping while you are in a hurry• Watch out for expiration dates on perishable

goods• Buy in bulk whenever possible

Get Organized!!

• Organization is the key to efficient money management.

• Most banks have online banking to help you track your incoming and outgoing money.

• Monitor your accounts on a regular basis.

Cut Spending Waste

• Track your spending habitsDaily Spending JournalWrite It DownKeep ReceiptsUse Debit CardsMonitor your ATM use

How Credit Affects Us

• Good use of credit when you’re young allows you the opportunity to purchase more costly items-Homes, cars etc. when you are ready.

• Bad use of credit can affect us emotionally and financially for many years. And in most cases makes you incapable of receiving a loan.

• So pay off your bills, ON TIME!!!

• Buy appliances based on reliability, not what’s cheapest at the store. It’s worth the time to do a bit of research when you buy a new appliance. A reliable, energy efficient washer and dryer might cost you quite a bit now, but if it continually saves you energy and lasts for fifteen years, you’ll save significant money in the long run.

• Do holiday shopping right after the holidays. Wait until about two days after a holiday, then go out shopping for items you need that are themed for that day. Get a Mother’s Day card for next year the day after Mother’s Day. Get Easter egg decorating kits the day after Easter. Get wrapping paper and cards and such the day after Christmas. The discounts are tremendous, and you can just put this stuff in the closet until next year, saving you a bundle.

Tips• Air up your tires.• Start a garden.• Take public transportation/Carpool.• Get a crock pot (if you don’t know what this is you’re

insane.• A crock pot is perhaps the best deal on earth for

reducing cooking costs in a busy family. You can just dump in your ingredients before work, put it on simmer, and dinner is done when you get home. There are countless recipes out there for all variety of foods, and every time you cook this way, you’re saving money as compared to eating out.

But Most Importantly….Design A Personal Budget

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