Two of the biggest things we have to deal with as we grow into adult life and saving money and saving time. As we grow into adulthood it seems like our lives suddenly become twice as busy and twice as expensive.
It can be difficult for young people transitioning into adulthood to cope with the amount of money they have to spend each month and not to go completely crazy. However, if this year you want some help with saving money without having to put too much time into it, here are some ideas.
Remind Yourself
Honestly, one the simplest ways you can save yourself some time and aggro with your bills is to remind yourself to pay them. All you need to do is put a reminder on your phone to either tackle your bills, forward my mailbox or to even put a certain amount into your savings account. It will only take you a minute if you have a banking all on your phone, and it will be so much less stressful.
No more waste
One of the ways that too many of us end up losing money is by throwing food away. Often we will either make up a large portion of food and not be able to finish it, or you might simply not plan out your meals well enough during the week.
The key to saving food is by freezing it. If you want to make a curry or a big batch meal, make sure you put the extra portions in the freezer right away and don’t leave it for too long in the fridge. It means that you won’t waste food and you can simply defrost and reheat the meal in the evening when you want it.
Also, remember that when looking at fresh produce- the dates don’t mean a thing. Don’t throw away your lettuce because it is a day out of date, instead, look at the lettuce and you will see whether it is rotten or not. Thinking in this way will make a big difference to the amount of food you save and in turn, the money.
Be smart about clothes
When the new season reigns in it can be all too tempting to reach for the sales and buy a ton of new tops and dresses for it, but this is exactly where you are wasting money and your time too.
Instead, think about your clothes like an investment and only buy things which you absolutely love. Make sure you buy items which are good quality because they will last much longer and they won’t go out of style!
Laundry
Make sure that you never do a wash just for the sake of it. At the end of the week, make the time to do all of your washes at once and then hang them in the garden or the radiators rather than using the dryer. Your dryer uses up a lot of energy and money, and it sometimes takes longer to dry clothes than if you have them outside!
