Help yourself save money: discover 7 behaviors that affect spending
It is obvious that everyone is interested in saving money. There are, however, those who are better at doing this than others. Many give in to temptations of numerous kinds, ending up depleting their budgets.
There are some behaviors and habits that have the ability to influence our finances, negatively or positively. Are you curious to understand what these are? Here are some which are related to shopping:
The supermarket (and similar places) are certainly not friends for our wallets. Often, we pop into shops for just one thing and exit with bags of groceries. Or we buy things which, at the time, seem necessary (but later turn out not to be). The only way to avoid falling into temptation and making unnecessary purchases is to prepare a precise and detailed shopping list at home (perhaps by planning meals for the upcoming week, for example). Try this and you will see that you save money.
Large-scale retrail distribution relies on the haste and laziness of today's society. There is a disproportionate increase in the consumption of ready-to-eat foods and pre-prepared foodstuff (like already-shredded lettuce). These are all products that cost more and are a lot less tasty. Try to buy wholesome foods and seasonal products. You will need to put in a little more effort to prepare them, but you will certainly gain financially and bolster your health.
Liquid soaps have taken the place of solid soaps in recent times. They are apparently more practical, but cost much more and are big polluters. If you want to save money - and pollute less - go back to using solid soap in your home. You will notice a financial gain.
Replace disposable cotton pads (used to remove make-up) with microfibre pads which can be washed and reused. Some say these performance better and are good for the skin. And, of course, they are much cheaper in the long run.
And how much money do we spend on detergents and hygiene products? They are amongst the most expensive things we buy. But their is a way to deal with this. Start buying concentrated detergents and products you can refills. And choose multipurpose cleaners instead of a specific product for every "special" need. Both the environment and your family's budget will benefit.
Advertising is said to be the soul of commerce. This is true to the extent that it definitely influences our choices. Try not to be swayed by famous brands and false "miracles" that certain advertising campaigns promise. Choose wisely and judiciously, according to your needs and not according to what marketing makes you believe you need.
Always supply your own shopping bags. In addition to creating less pollution, you will save a lot of money in the long run.
Do you already use any of these tips?
