Wednesday 7 September 2011

Saving Money

If you were like me and have troubles with saving your money and spend it on EVERYTHING including stuff you'll probably never use like an electric nose trimmer, the read these tips on ways to save and budget your dollars
1. Find a piggy bank:
It doesn't necessarily have to be a cermanic pig with a slot on it's back-It can be ANY type of contanier  (empty of course cos' money and leftovers don't mix) I keep my money in an emptey metal chocolate contanier. Ask your mum or dad or anyone older than you if you can seal the edges. ( put a slot through the top first and be sure it can be cut through cos' that would be akward)
If you're a creative type of person you can paste or tape images of whatever your saving up for so not to temp you and remind you of what you really want.
2. Think
When you see something really cool in a shop, you should think. Ask yourself, Do I really need this? When will I use it? Is there a cheaper version someplace else? If you really both NEED and want it, you should save up if your not already saving up for something such as your formal dress or a new car.
3. Ignore the little things:
The 'little things' are things like popcorn at the movies or a bottle of pepsi while your waiting for the bus. If you are going somewhere and are probally gonna be hungury, pack some food of your own. If your at the movies and didn't bring any money for popcorn but really want some, ignore it. you don't really NEED it. There are people staving everyday in places like Africa who would KILL for some popcorn so pass.
4. Do something else:
Do you spend a FOURTUNE on goign to the movines each year? well, next time you get together with your friends, do something outdoors because its free and its good to get outside for a while. If you had your heart set on watching a movie then watch a movie at a bestie's or at your house. Free and entertainig!
thankyou!

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