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Ways to save? What small things make a difference

30 replies

GymNewbie · 25/03/2023 13:36

Shop tesco / aldi.
Rarely brands.
Don't have coffees out. Although i do often buy a cold drink in a shop like a small bottle so obviously this can change.

One car between us. Dh has a work vehicle so doesn't cost us

Like to try save 100pm min

OP posts:
JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 26/03/2023 09:35

Sell unused items and clothes on local Facebook groups.

Okunevo · 26/03/2023 09:42

BarbaraofSeville · 26/03/2023 08:51

I don't understand suggestions like this. Surely if you don't 'save the change' the money just remains in your current account?

I don't either. It just makes every purchase more expensive. You could put £30 into savings at the start of the month instead. To save £30 doing this would mean an average of 60 transactions a month! Easier way to save would be to stop some of those small purchases.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 26/03/2023 16:11

If you need anything check FB marketplace/ Vinted/ charity shops first
If it's still essential( sometimes you decide you can manage without it after all)
Look for discounts/ sales/ cheapest prices
All my furniture is secondhand and clothing from Vinted( except underwear obviously)
I'm on permanent disability benefits and consider every £1
Granted, I only eat once a day

MrsSkylerWhite · 26/03/2023 16:14

GymNewbie · Yesterday 13:38Also only replace clothes when absolutely needed and then its supermarket mainly.”

Try charity shops and second hand sites.

WoWsers16 · 26/03/2023 20:26

I'm loving Vinted at the moment too - for selling and buying :) x

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