The first is to find ways to increase the money we bring in. That can involve using our high-income skills at our day job, saving more, learning how to invest, or getting an additional income stream through side hustles.
What is more manageable is to figure out how to stop spending money. Spending money is necessary for life, as we all need to purchase goods and services to keep us safe, healthy, and happy.
Examine Your SpendingThe crux of learning how to stop spending money is first to identify where you are spending money. You can only do this with the right organizational tools, as you won’t be able to tell where you spend money.
Make a Personal BudgetThe only way to learn how to stop spending money is to develop a personal monthly budget that can give you a good grasp of where and how you spend your money.
Set a Savings GoalA savings goal should be realistic. You always want to save more money, so you have to identify the amount you want to save every month, thus allowing you to achieve short, medium, and long-term goals.
Reduce Credit Card UsageRemember, you get hit with sizable interest payments if you don’t pay your credit card immediately, which is wasted money. You can save more money by spending with cash or a debit card, which requires immediate, up-front payment.