Ordinary citizens always want to have a little extra money in stock, which they could then usefully use, for example, to upgrade a car or fly on vacation.
But the fact is that no matter how we try to save money by cutting daily expenses, inflation and price increases always hinder this. Acting on the rule “earn more and spend less” also does not always work.
Numerous studies have been able to find out about 10 things that are worth giving up so that extra money appears. You can find them in our article.
10. Throw away unnecessary things
Old things and a lot of trash in the house are often stored on the balcony, mezzanine or pantry, of course, it not only takes up extra space, but also does not bring joy to its owners.
Today, many psychologists advise getting rid of it. But this trend does not lead to wealth. There is nothing terrible in giving this or that thing a new life, for example, repairing it, sewing it up or cleaning it from stains.
Of some things, you can build cute interior details that you don’t have to spend extra money on.
You can also try to sell boring pieces of furniture or clothes on sites such as Yula or Avito. People often buy used things for rented apartments or for a summer residence.
9. Wash frequently
Frequent washing spends not only excess electricity, water and washing powder, but also spoils things themselves. It also makes the washing machine work again, which affects its service life.
Each wardrobe item is designed for a certain number of washings. Wash daily underwear or socks is a normal practice, but do not wash your jeans, sweaters, trousers and sweaters after the first wear.
Small stains can be cleaned gently with a stain remover or cleaned with water and a small brush.
8. Wash dishes immediately after eating.
Many housewives do not tolerate when in the sink there is at least one unwashed plate or dirty glass, they immediately try to wash them. The love of cleanliness and order is commendable, but does not contribute to saving.
Lean housewives prefer to soak the dishes after eating and wash the accumulated pile in the evening.
The fact is that when washing a lot of dishes and each of its objects, approximately the same amount of water leaks separately, it does not make sense to wash each fork and spoon separately.
Also, to save money for washing, you should pour them into bottles with a dispenser, this allows you to spend less of them.
7. Count the value of things in money
To save money, scientists advise not to consider the cost of a particular thing in money, it is better to translate its price into labor costs and hours.
For example, for a full 8-hour working day, a person receives 1,500 rubles, a jacket that he liked, costs 15,000 rubles. It turns out that he has to work 10 days to buy it.
Psychologists argue that this method allows a person to more soberly assess the need for such a purchase and to understand whether he is ready to pay for the thing with the days of his life.
6. Lead an instagram for yourself
Almost every person leads social networks today, it is known that they take a lot of time, so researchers advise him to spend it with benefit, trying to earn extra money.
You can monetize your profile by running your own blog, which will cause interest from other people, receive income from it, and place ads.
Also, some people, with the help of the same instagram, are engaged in trade, selling, for example, toys, clothes or jewelry made with their own hands.
5. Avoid private services
You can save money by avoiding the services of private traders or intermediaries. For example, if you want to get from one city to a neighboring one, then you should not call a taxi, but use the “bla-bla-car” service.
This service helps to find a fellow traveler who can pay half the cost of gasoline, which is beneficial not only to the traveler, but also to the car owner.
In addition, many advise renting apartments directly from the owners, so as not to overpay realtors.
4. Boil a full kettle
Frequent boiling of a full kettle leads to an excess consumption of not only water, but also electricity, which is bad not only for humans, but also for nature.
Therefore, it is recommended to boil only the amount of water that is necessary in order to brew a cup of tea. It will also allow the kettle to last longer without accumulating scale on the spiral.
The formation of scale in a teapot often indicates the hardness of the water that is boiled in it. The ingress of its small particles into the human body is harmful to his health.
3. Going to the store in comfortable shoes
The researchers found that those people who go to the store, putting on comfortable sneakers or sneakers, often make extra rash purchases. Shoes with heels allow the buyer to make more balanced decisions about buying this or that thing.
In addition, shoes or high-heeled boots do not allow you to look into unnecessary departments of supermarkets, since your legs can get tired of them and people tend to get home faster and not get extra items.
Researchers also advise eating mint candy before going to the store, it is believed that it will protect against impulsive acquisitions, as its smell will interrupt the aromas of various products that are so often used in marketing to attract customers.
2. Save money every month
It’s quite difficult to save a large amount every month, so scientists advise putting a little money into the piggy bank, but do it every day.
Studies have shown that it’s much easier for a person to throw 20 rubles into the piggy bank every day than once a month to immediately set aside 6,000 rubles.
1. Shopping on sunny days
Statistics showed that in the light of the sun, people become more prone to risk, so researchers do not recommend making large purchases on sunny days, so as not to act impulsively.
Big acquisitions are best done in cloudy weather. Daily small expenses can not be coordinated with weather conditions.