Ballin’ on a Budget — 7 Tips & Tricks
Let’s face it, times are tough, and things seem to be going up in price all the time. Ballin’ on a budget doesn’t have to be hard, complicated, or make you any lesser of a person. “Mo Money Mo Problems” doesn’t seem so true for my growing family right now!
Life is too short to be unhappy and financial hardships seem to be a common theme that cause all sorts of problems — health, relational, emotional, etc. So let’s explore 7 tips and tricks together to help us on our journey to meet our financial goals.
∘ 1. Cut corners when you spend
∘ 2. Create a realistic budget
∘ 3. Check what you’ve spent vs. budget MONTHLY
∘ 4. Stop eating out (as much)
∘ 5. Start eating in more
∘ 6. Find other ways to make money
∘ 7. Start saving for the future
1. Cut corners when you spend
Look for the cheapest items or best deals before purchasing anything. Ask yourself if you really need that something or can get along reasonably with something else. This may be obvious but it will save loads of money if you use a little due diligence.
For example, look for the best gas prices in your local area. Shop for clothes and…
