Sometimes regular budgeting just isn’t enough. If you need extra money, then some extreme lifestyle changes can be made to find some extra money within your income. If you’re looking to enjoy yourself this summer, you might want some extra money in your savings account. Here are ten extreme ways you could save money to such an end.
- In The Shower
This option is practical because it can be done to different extents. For example, in extreme cases, you could shower every other day, but simply learning to take quick effective showers can shave a surprising amount on the water bill. Further reductions can be made by skipping the shower on a Sunday – if you’re not going out it can occasionally wait till Monday.
- Your Mobile Phone
At the end of the day, a mobile phone needs to make calls send texts, and, depending on your immediate needs, access the internet. Since most phones can do this these days, there’s no need to upgrade to this year’s latest smartphone. By downgrading or keeping your phone, you’ll save money.
- Grow Your Own Food
While vegetables can often be cheap, growing them yourself can be even cheaper. Doing this regularly will reduce your shopping bills. Plus, you get vegetables at their freshest, with the added benefit of knowing you prepared them yourself. Even if you live in a flat, there are ways to grow your own vegetables, you just need soil, water, and sunlight.
- Buy Second Hand
Not the most extreme option, buying used goods can save a lot of money. Whether it’s clothes, DVDs, or other products, the quality is often very close to brand new products at a fraction of the cost. This is can be rather easy to keep up once you get into the habit, and you’ll save a surprising amount.
- Wash Clothes In Cold Water
Hot water doesn’t always have its benefits. It costs you more and cold water will still wash clothes all the same.
- Compare Everything
More than just utility bills, check for cheaper options everywhere. Being complacent and accepting the current prices won’t reduce the costs, finding a cheaper solution will.
- Negotiate
Whether you find somewhere cheaper or not, never be afraid to negotiate. More than just your utility bills, you can let other services know if it’s cheaper elsewhere. This includes the likes of computer repairs and garages, where your custom is appreciated. Letting them know of a better deal elsewhere might reduce the costs for you.
- Walk
A simple option, yet many don’t consider the benefits. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also get some exercise too. You don’t need to drive everywhere, it wastes fuel and money. If the weather’s good, a long walk can be rewarding in itself.
- Car Share
If you have to drive somewhere, and public transport isn’t an option, consider joining or setting up a car share. If you know people who need to go the same way you are, then sharing the costs of driving can benefit everyone.
- Nights In
While nights out are always fun, they are expensive. Instead of buying lots of drinks at a bar, invite your friends over with a cheap bottle of wine. It may not sound as exciting, but the result is usually the same.
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