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Small Changes That Will Make a Big Difference to Your Wallet

February 23, 2016 by Amanda Blankenship

Small Changes to Save Big
You have probably heard about people making small changes that changed their entire lives. Whether it be cutting your grocery bill down by switching to a cheaper store or getting rid of cable and saving the cash every month, there are a lot of little habits you can change to make a difference in your financial life.

Saving money can be extremely hard, however, if you are having difficulty, you can take a few steps to make it a little easier on yourself. Some of the ways to save more money is to simply cut your bad habits.

Stop Wasting Time

If you get into the habit of simply doing something when you say you are going to do it, it can really help with your financial goals. If you keep saying that you want to stop buying groceries from the more expensive (but more convenient) supermarket, why keep putting it off? If you say that you want to stay in more and spend less, why put it off any longer? When you continually put these things you’ve been wanting to do off, you can really put a harmful dent in your long-term financial goals.

Spend Time Not Spending

Instead of spending time doing things that will make you spend more money, why not spend your time doing things that cost no money at all (or help you save money). There are plenty of free days at national parks, you can go to the public library or even look up cheap arts and crafts on Pinterest to pass the time. Of course, no one wants to sit at home and do nothing, but you don’t have to spend a ton of money.

Cut Down Your Activities

Sometimes you like doing an activity for fun. However, that activity is not always a great way to save money. Everyone has something they like to do, but when you stop to think about it, if you participate in the activities you really like all the time, they become less special. Many of these activities also hold very little long term value, so you aren’t getting much from it. If you are participating in something that you enjoy, maybe just dial it down (or cut it out if it is something you can really do without). It can help you save a ton of money.

Find Ways to Make Extra Money

This is another way to change the way you spend your time. If you spend some of your extra time working a second job, blogging for cash or even babysitting, you can earn some extra money. During the time that you are earning extra income, you won’t be out spending money. This is like a win-win for your wallet and your savings goals.

Small Changes Make a Big Difference

Even the smallest of changes, like the ones mentioned can have a huge impact on your life (and especially your wallet). It will take some time to form new habits, but it will be well worth it in the end. Saving money can be hard, but once you get into the swing of things, it can really change your life.

Photo: Flickr: 401(K) 2012

Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship is a full-time stay-at-home mom. Her family recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world. She loves writing about various topics, including politics and personal finance. In her spare time, Amanda loves to play with her kids, make food from scratch, crochet, and read.

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