My friend Nick, who helps runs VoucherCodes.co.uk, a British money saving website, offered up these tips on how to save money. You’ll get a kick out of his vocabulary and his take on saving money.
The recent events of the financial economy have underlined to us all how important it is to always have back up finances where possible. However, with retailers feeling the pinch too more and more attractive deals and discounts are being offered to retain customers. With this in mind there is no reason 2010 can’t be the year of saving and living well at the same time.
Tips on How to Save Money on Meals
Firstly, there is splashing out on fancy meals for less. Forget about Fridays and Saturdays – midweek is where it’s at! Restaurants regularly run special offers during the week to tempt in customers, so head out Monday to Thursday to grab the best deals.
If you can’t do without dinner, have a light lunch and eat early. You could save up to 50% on your bill by going for pre-theatre menus and early bird deals. Early diner promotions are usually available up until 7pm, although some do go on longer.
Say goodbye to soggy sandwiches and limp rolls. Become the envy of your office with tasty salads, wraps, skewers and soups. Don’t be constrained by convention – let your imagination run wild! You’ll find loads of great lunch ideas by checking sites like allrecipes.com (or allrecipes.co.uk for you Brits).
Tips on How to Save Money on Travel
The summer holiday is another great way to save money. There are an increasing number of online coupon codes for hotels and for flights spurred on by the global downturn in travel at the moment. A quick Google search for “Coupons” will bring up a list of sites where such discounts can be found. Make sure to book early while these discounts are still about.
Easily-overlooked extras like car hire and airport parking can bump up the price of holidays, so remember to factor them in to your budget. Always compare prices online to find the best deal before you book and search online for airport parking voucher codes for savings.
If you are feeling more adventurous, why not give couch surfing a go? The global couch surfing community consists of over 1.5 million people willing to give up their sofa to other travelers for free. Adventurous types should check out Couch Surfing to browse member profiles and find out more.
Tips on How to Save Money by Tracking Your Finances
Lastly, as we start 2010, if you are going to maintain a reasonably lavish lifestyle, while still making savings you have to have a sharp eye on the finances at all times. Mint (www.mint.com) offers free software to help you keep on top of your budget. Simply register and enter your details and this neat piece of software will update your bookkeeping automatically when you make purchases online. It’s a tried and tested company and what’s more it is completely free!
The important thing to remember however is that real life doesn’t always go to plan. But don’t lose heart. Go back to your budget regularly to see how you’re doing. Write a note on your calendar to remind you to check your progress and update your figures.
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