Does it ever feel like your monthly bills keep increasing, but your income doesn’t? It’s quite often that you wish you could cut your bills in half, huh?
Looking at your bills each month can be a huge source of stress and anxiety. Bills can hold you back from so much just by their looming presence. That shouldn’t be the case for you.
You may not know that there are ways to significantly cut down your bills. It just takes knowing the tips and tricks and putting them into practice. Check out these tips and see which ones suit you and your soon-to-be shrinking stack of bills.Â
Tools
Budgeting apps
No, budgeting isn’t the most fun thing in the world, but man does it make a difference. If you’re not a fan of tracking your spending with a pen and paper, save yourself the ink and pick up your phone. There are plenty of apps that are designed to help you save money.Â
Budgeting apps help you cut your bills in half simply by being aware of what you’re spending. You wouldn’t believe the amount of money you’re losing because you just forgot you spend it.Â
Subscription-tracking apps
There are loads of apps that can show you all of your subscriptions in one place. Many people realize that there are a lot of subscriptions that they didn’t even realize they were paying. Cutting all of those unnecessary subscriptions off will already save you a ton of money.Â
Tricks
Reduce monthly bill costs.
There are tons of little tricks you can put into place to save money. For example, when it comes to electricity bills, remember to be conservative with what you use.
Turn the fans, lights, and electronics off as soon as you’re done using them. Only use the dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer when you have to. It’s also vital to keep your thermostat in mind.Â
Try to keep your thermostat set on auto and use outside sources like heaters or fans if you need to. Make sure your house is properly insulated to hold the temperature you want. Make sure your fans are turning the right way in the winter and summer as well…this alone could save you tons of money!
Tips
Know how to make a budget.
You’ve heard the word budget thrown around, but do you know what it actually means? Maybe if you knew how simple budgeting could be, you would do it more often.Â
The first step is to know exactly what your income is. Count it all up while keeping taxes in mind.Â
Second, subtract every monthly bill you have. If you aren’t even sure what all of your monthly subscriptions are, consider downloading an app that tracks your subscriptions. This number will be pretty consistent every month, so remember it!
Third, at the beginning of every month, determine how much you think you’ll spend on gas, groceries, and other expenses. Be generous with the amounts so that you can have some buffer room in case of emergencies or unexpected circumstances.Â
Lastly, consider what you want to do with the remaining amount. It’s your choice how much to put in savings and how much to spend. Be smart about it, but it doesn’t need to control you!
It’s your money…you choose what to do with it!
Although sticking to a strict budget may sound awful, it’s not as hard as you would think. Put these small things into practice and you’ll be amazed at how much you can save.Â
If you hold tight to these tools, tricks, and tips, you’ll be able to nearly cut your bills in half. You’ll have much more freedom to save for your future goals and dreams. Think about what you can do with all that extra cash!
