Five easy habits that will save you money in 2019

Beginning a new year definitely has got you thinking of how much you want to achieve. Dreams you can only achieve by laying a strategy which must involve dropping some of your old habits and replacing them with newer inspired ones. While saving your money may sound like a good way to walk into the new phase of your life, lack of a solid plan and same old habits may make it flop so bad. Regardless of how you make your money and how much you make, there some new habits that when adopted can take you to the next level.

Some of these habits include but are not limited to:

Decide on your priorities

Nothing messes up your budget like doing the right things at the wrong time, no matter how much money you have. Setting priorities will help you save money by putting first things first. If you have two projects you want to attend to, plan and decide which goes first in terms of the budget available and the time it will take to recover the money spent. Also, give priority to things that bring monetary gain to you rather than those that only take.

Keep track of your expenses

 Too many people are guilty of using the phrase, ‘I really don’t know how I spent all my money’. While this may seem, harmless, it will make you regret if you cannot account how you spent all your hard earned money. To avoid this situation, ensure you have record of all your expenses, both planned and impromptu. This will help you trace your money and assist you in avoiding the unnecessary habits you indulge in.

Set saving goals

You may have intent to save money but this fails to materialize if you do not have a specific reason for saving. In order to save successfully, have something you are saving for. It could be a trip you’ve always wanted to take, a business you’ve always desired to start or even a gift for a friend. Having this plan allows you to have a goal to which you work effortlessly to achieve. It keeps all your spending and expenses on check especially if you make it better by adding a deadline.

Spend less than you make

Lifestyles we choose are in a big way responsible for where we end up in future. Spending as you earn may look comfortable for you at the moment but it leaves you with nothing to bank on if things go south in future. Top save your money, get into the habit of spending less than you earn, regardless of the amount of money you earn. After a while, you will start seeing benefits from this habit since you can use the savings to accomplish a goal you never imagined you would.

Make and stick to your budget

The thrill that comes with impulse spending is so huge that it can derail you from saving. This happens mostly when you have just received your salary, payment from a deal gone good or when you bump into friends. Such spending may be well within your budget and may not directly affect your money but will overall make you stagnate. To save money, list down all your necessities and look for where to find them at reasonable prices. The rest of the money serves well as savings. Walking around without a budget is a bad habit since you end up using your money on things you didn’t intend to.