How am I really going to save $500 a month?
I know what yall are thinking, how is this even possible? Well as I show you different
ways to save $500 just remember that everyone’s different. Some people may save more, some
may save less, it just depends on your specific situation. Some of these things listed below will
save you right away on money and some might take a little bit. Just remember to be open
minded and give it a try. You are taking the first step into getting ahead with your money by
doing this guide. Post on social media and tag me and let me know how it is going and how
much you’re saving. I will be doing drawings for gift cards to people that tag me in their post or
stories about how much they are saving with this guide. I will announce the winners on stories
and reach out to them to let them know they won.
12 steps on how to save $500 a month.
1. Grocery Pickup
When you make a list and order your groceries online you are less likely to spend
more money than your budget. You are less tempted to buy something else that you
really dont need if it is not right in front of you.
2. Use Cash Back Apps
There are apps that you can download and scan your receipts for things that you
are already buying and get some money back.
– Ibotta
– Fetch Rewards
– Get Upside
– Ebates
– RetailMeNot
– Shopkick, etc
3. Cut cable off, or switch to other cheaper alternatives.
Cable is expensive. Think about how much you really use it and if there are
cheaper alternatives that you could use.
– Hulu
– Roku TV
– Firestick TV
– Hulu Live
– Channel Apps, etc
4. Insurance
Find an insurance company for your house and car that are cheaper so you save
more a month. Most of the time if you bundle them then you get a cheaper rate for
bundling. Something for health insurance, call around and get quotes for cheaper ones.
If you are looking to lower your life insurance rates I know a few good people that have
affordable ones.
5. Subscriptions
See if there are any subscriptions that you don’t need or dont use and cancel
them. Or sometimes you have recurring charges and you don’t realize it. Call and cancel
them.
6. Plan your meals ahead of time.
Figure out what you want to cook for the week and write it out. When you already
know what you’re going to cook, then you know exactly what to buy at the grocery store.
Another good thing from planning your meals is that you know what to cook for that night
so you’re less likely to stop and get fast food.
7. Cell phones
You can either switch cell phone carriers, or call and lower your plan to
something cheaper. Also make sure that they are not charging for things that you are not
using.
8. Meal prep your lunches.
Every Sunday prep your lunches for the day, that way you can just grab it out the
fridge in the morning before work. If it is already made then you are less likely to stop
and get food because you can just grab the container and go.
9. Transfer your credit card balance.
Transfer your credit card balance to a new credit card so you can get a lower
interest rate and lower your monthly payment.
10. Track your spending.
I have a tracker on my website that is available for purchase. But track your
spending and see what you’re spending your money on.
11. Lights.
Call your utility company and see if you can get a on a payment plan. They
will calculate your average light bill and that will be your bill every month. Makes it
way easier to budget when it is the same every month.
Call your light company and see what they recommend your thermostat to be set at and
keep it there. That will help lower your light bill every month.
12. W-4
Contact your work and change your W-4 on what you are claiming. The more you claim
depending on your family size the less taxes come out. Which means the more money
that will be put on your paycheck. Yes you will not get a big refund at the end of
the year but that is your money anyways. You will get it on your paycheck to survive and
save. When you get a big refund that means they are taking too many taxes out
depending on what you’re claiming on your W-4.