Saving on a daily basis is up to you, and in this article we offer some tips that will make it easier for you.
Inflation is increasing every month and it is becoming more and more difficult to save on a daily basis.
However, there are some very simple tips to put in place in your everyday life to manage to spend less.
Find our 5 tips to help you save money every month:
Avoid food waste
Planning and organization are key to saving on food purchases and avoiding waste.
If you plan your meals by establishing a weekly menu, you will have a better overview of the foods you will actually eat.
In addition to storing each food correctly, it is worth doing some kind of inventory or regularly reviewing the stocks of products you have in the cupboards.
On this occasion, also review the recommended consumption times and expiry dates.
This way you avoid going over the expiration date and save some money on food purchases.
Finally, to avoid waste in shops or supermarkets, there are applications that allow you to buy batches of unsold products, close to their expiry date or whose packaging is damaged.
To do this, take a look at mobile applications like TooGoodToGo or Phenix.
Beware of commercial offers and discounts
We often buy impulsively, when we have no real need behind it.
Before spending, ask yourself why.
Supermarket aisles, packaging and commercial food offerings are designed to entice us to buy.
If we make purchases without having a defined objective based on our real consumption needs, it is very easy to fall into unnecessary purchases and spend more than necessary.
To avoid falling into this trap, we recommend that you make a detailed shopping list, based on your weekly menus.
Use second-hand sales or clothing barter apps
Saving money on clothes is not as complicated as it seems.
These days, you can get affordable clothes by shopping online, at outlet stores, or second-hand stores.
There are many thrift stores that offer excellent quality, almost new used clothing.
If you're going to the mall with your friends, you're likely to stroll through the shops, try on clothes you like, and get carried away with the excitement of the moment.
Lack of planning leads to impulse purchases, which you don't really need.
Instead, try to take an inventory of what you already have, in order to identify the products you are missing.
Finally, there is a smartphone application for selling second-hand clothes: Vinted.
It is a concept of sale between individuals, just like LeBonCoin, which allows you to buy clothes in very good condition and cheaper than new.
Choose public transport or carpooling
Gasoline being more and more expensive, it is not necessarily interesting to take the car for short trips.
Cycling, walking and using public transport are ways to save money on a daily basis.
The carpooling option is also economical, both for drivers and passengers.
For this, the French application Blablacar offers a turnkey solution.
Optimize the consumption of your indoor equipment
In winter, it is enough to keep the temperature at 20ºC.
Each additional degree increases fuel consumption by 10%.
At night, or if you'll be away for long hours, turn down the thermostat.
A cost-effective option is the heat pump, which consumes 30% less than a radiator.
Make full use of the capacity of the washing machine: clothes deteriorate more with friction.
And use the optimum temperature: 40º for colored clothes, 60º for whites, and 90º only for heavily soiled clothes.
Do not forget that the dishwasher saves 30 liters of water per day (about 35 € per year) compared to washing dishes by hand.
You can also control your expenses by adopting simple gestures: turn on the lights only when necessary (we waste around 60 euros per year on unnecessary lights), make the most of natural light and use energy-saving bulbs, such as LEDs.
Painting the walls of your home in light colors helps to better illuminate your interior and thus save money on a daily basis.
Finally, unplugging multiple sockets and wifi at night also reduces your consumption.
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