Easy ways to save money that make your pocket happy. In my 20s I’m saving more dollars a month by implementing painless ways to save more money.
Saving money will help you to lead a happier life. Well, when you have a more bank balance you will sleep without worries. So I’m on my way to save more money to make my life better.
Here in this blog, I’m going to share easy ways to save money. You can implement these tips easily from today without any difficulties.
51 Easy Ways to Save Money Fast
Some people think that saving money is rocket science. But in reality, it’s not that much difficult as people think. You can easily save more dollars every month effortlessly.
Let me pitch 51 effective and easy ways to save money-
1. Have Multiple Sources of Passive Income to SAVE MORE
Passive income streams are the best sources of income. You can easily have multiple sources of passive income streams. This will help you to earn more money thereby you can save more money.
Even I’m exploring many amazing passive income ideas in my 20s.
2. Check out cashback websites to save money on EVERY ONLINE SHOPPING
There are many cashback websites that provide you cashback deals while shopping online. You can check out the Rakuten website to save money on shipping by getting cashback. This website includes so many online stores like Amzon, Ebay etc. Globally this site is active for most of the countries.
If you are from India then you can check out another app CashKaro. This site also helps Indians to earn cashback through online shopping. So sign up here and check out deals to earn cashback on shopping to save extra money.
3. Keep a Tab on Popular Instagram Pages to Get SHOPPING COUPON CODES
Well, Instagram is flooded with a lot of popular pages. Even there are fashion related pages. So keep a tab on your favorite Insta page to get coupon codes for shopping. So this is the power of online platforms, you can save money also you can earn money.
Usually, on Instagram people promote different brands. So follow your favorite celebrity or a fashion blogger on Instagram so that you don’t miss the coupon codes and discounts. Even you can follow some fashion bloggers and subscribe to their email lists to get discounts and coupons.
4. SAVE UP TO $19 on shopping by looking for alternative products or brands
Recently I was looking for a whiteboard and I found that it costs around $22. Then I looked for an alternative product. I found a whiteboard sticker for around $2. This was a great deal for me. So I saved up to $19 on a whiteboard.
So one should look for alternative products or brands while shopping. Here you may not get your favorite brand but you will get other good brands with good quality products. So let’s be more frugal & try this every time when you plan for shopping.
5. Avoid eating outside, save up to $1040 annually and take a cruise trip instead
Eating outside food frequently is not good for your health as well as for your pocket. So munch food at home. Even teenage girls and teenage boys around the world are learning to save money on food, even investing their money to have a bright future.
So make sure you too follow frugal tips to save money on food. And you can use that money on other good things to explore your life wisely.
6. Know how to crack great deals while shopping online and SAVE UP TO 80% of your money
If you want to buy any costly clothes or shoes or other accessories don’t buy immediately. Wait for online clearance sales. In this way, you can save more money.
In fact, you can save up to 80% of the money on shopping by option clearance sales. This a smart way to do shopping to save money without compromising the quality of products.
7. Choose to earn money early in life and prioritize being independent
There are many options to make money. Even if you are a student then also you can make money online. So try to be financially independent as soon as possible.
Nowadays you can check out some genuine websites which offer part-time jobs. Also, you can choose internships to make money.
8. Know where you can buy the best second-hand products
Instead of spending money on new products. Look for second-hand products. Nowadays you can also get online websites where you will get good second-hand products.
There are so many people who have listed their products online. So choose such second-hand products at a reasonable price.
9. Pool money with friends and save on your monthly Netflix subscription
Pool money monthly on your Netflix subscription. By doing this, watching movies and your favorite shows will be cost-effective because this money can be divided equally among friends.
The premium plan subscription charge is 799 INR per month. And a total of four members can join with a single subscription.
10. Know-how to be healthy and fit at home with minimum money
Cancel your gym membership if you are not going there regularly. And use simple tools like skipping rope, acupuncture kit, and do cardio or yoga. You don’t need to spend more money on costly equipment to be healthy.
Even there are some specific TV channels for fitness tips. You can watch such TV channels to learn exercise.
11. Follow Life Hacks, fix things at home and save a ton of money
Life hacks are smart tricks whereby you find solutions to things at home yourself, fix them and save money. This is in contrast to asking a professional to help you and pay him due fee.
If you’re new to this, take the help of free tutorials from YouTube. Watch such videos and try to fix things or prepare things yourself at home instead of investing money on new products or services.
12. Save money on spa services by pampering yourself at home
Nowadays you can get the best quality of manicure and pedicure kit at a reasonable price. So you don’t need to visit a spa or beauty parlours for this by spending more money. These frugal tips will especially benefit women.
You can easily save money on spa bills. If you follow these frugal tips.
13. STOP aping frivolously spending habits of your peers
Peer pressure is also one of the important factors that push to spend more money. Remember, already there are people who are younger to you have started to be frugal. They are the people who will be happy frugal adults.
So make sure you don’t be left behind. Start to be frugal. Don’t buy unnecessary things due to peer pressure.
14. Avail amazing free courses online and earn new skill sets
Millennials and Gen Z are lucky that we have access to the internet to earn money and also to learn new things. There are many free courses online like digital marketing, English speaking, art and craft etc.
So use all such free opportunities without spending any money to learn skills.
15. Check out restaurants that offer free treats on your birthday
Some restaurants give free treats on birthdays. But for this, you should register your name. So check out such restaurants in your city. And enjoy yummy food on your birthday.
Even if you don’t get such a restaurant in your city then nothing to worry about it. You can celebrate your birthday at home by preparing yummy food. Invite your friends at home instead of throwing an expensive party outside.
16. Read books for free and listen to audio books without any charges
Save money on books. If you are like reading books then first you can make the best use of a library in your city. And you can also pick up ebooks or audiobooks online at a reasonable price.
And on YouTube, there are many good channels which give brief summary of popular books. So check out such free YouTube videos.
17. Avoid spending money on the things that harm your brain cells
Some addictions are not only bad for your pocket but that harm your health as well. So stay away from addictions like alcohol, smoking or drugs. I feel that youngsters should inculcate frugal habits instead of bad habits.
Do not pick such habits which will not help you. Be more productive and inculcate good frugal habits.
18. Asking four questions will help you to SAVE MORE
Whenever you feel like buying something always analyze whether it is ‘need’ or ‘greed’. Ask yourself these questions- Do I really need it? Is this worth buying? Can I get an alternative product? Can’t I work without this product?
And also observe your buying behavior. If you have impulse buying behavior try to change it from now.
19. Use public transport and end up being a Budget Commuter
Instead of spending money on fuel and a vehicle you can use public transportation. Also, you can opt for carpooling to save money on transportation.
If you have your own vehicle then you will bear extra expenses as repair, servicing, insurance. So you can save all these extra expenses by using public transportation.
20. Save money and your skin by avoiding commercially made toxic products
You can make your own face mask and beauty products at home. You can use easily available things like gram flour, aloe vera and much more. So be more frugal instead of plunking down your money on beauty products.
So as a youngster implement frugal ways to look good.
21. Choose handmade gift Ideas during festivals to SAVE MONEY
Handmade gifts have their own charm. And this creates a special and strong bonding between friends and relatives. So prepare handmade gifts at home which costs you lesser than buying gifts.
There are many handmade gift ideas like- greeting cards, photo frames, painting etc.
22. Save around 50% money on greengrocer by planting your own kitchen garden
You can easily grow some green-grocers at home. Even I’ve some green table plants at my home which are helping me to save money.
At my home, I’ve plants like Malabar spinach, curry leaves etc. So I can use these fresh greengrocers without paying any money.
23. Go all DIY for clothes instead of shopping all the time
Did you know that the world’s most famous fashion designers have the knack for DIY (do-it-yourself) when it comes to experimenting with new outfits and trends ? So why not try the same at home ?
Convert a pair of lousy jeans into punk shorts or convert a hoodie into a short skirt and flaunt it all over. This helps to save a lot of money.
24. Learn to say ‘NO’ to all unnecessary spending
Yes, You should learn to say ‘no’ to your friends politely. You don’t need to celebrate every small occasion with your friends by spending a lot of money.
And try to avoid going out frequently with your friends like- Shopping, movie, expensive trips. In your 20s set realistic saving goals.
25. If you are on social media, create an interest group and earn
Millennials have so many exciting money-making opportunities online. So make use of social media and start to earn money. Instead of wasting time, you can create an interest group and make money.
I feel that time is money. So utilize your time to earn money on social media so that you can save more money.
26. Declutter your room and make money by selling out things that you don’t use
You don’t need to clutter your cupboard with the things that you don’t use anymore. Sell out such things and make some money out of those things.
You can also rent out things which you use rarely. In this way, you can be more frugal and save money.
27. Booking vacations in advance can help you save frugally
Vacations are meant for enjoyment and relaxation. But this does not mean that you should spend more money and have fun. Implement effective frugal tips to have more fun without wasting more money.
So book your room, ticket and save money. Now online services made our life so easy. So grab your phone and book vacations to avoid spending extra at the last minute booking.
28. Read money-related books that support you to be more frugal
There are many popular books that help you to understand the importance of saving money. If you follow such books that will help you to adapt to thrifty living.
The more you read, your financial literacy will improve. By this, you will be managing your money wisely and be more frugal.
29. Stop impressing your friends or bae with costly gifts
You don’t need to spend a lot on money on gifts to impress anyone. The real friendship and a true relationship do not require all this.
So choose your friends wisely and be sensible. Don’t empty your pocket to fit in your friend circle.
30. Learn new things on YouTube without paying any extra fees
YouTube is such an amazing free platform where you can enjoy watching free videos. There are many categories on YouTube like education, entertainment, how-to, motivation etc.
So watch such free videos that will help you to upskill.
31. Make grocery or storage bags from old jeans and save that extra money
You don’t need to throw your old jeans. You can learn DIY on YouTube and make jeans bags. This is a very simple DIY idea to be more resourceful.
In this way, you don’t need to buy new storage bags. This is all about being frugal without being cheap.
32. Follow frugal grocery shopping tips to save more money every month
If you give a little bit of attention while grocery shopping then you can save a lot of money. I have shared effective tips to save money on groceries in my other blog post, you can check it out.
Once you start to follow frugal tips on groceries at the end of the month you will have extra savings with you.
33. Think of repairing the things instead of replacing with a new thing
You should repair the things instead of replacing them with a new one. You can save more than 50% money if you follow this tip.
When you can repair the products then why should you waste money on replacing with a new one.
34. Try to have a minimum number of pets at home and save on maintenance expenses
Pets are loveable. And they need total care and attention as a family member. But if you bring more pets to your home then your expenses will also increase.
It is good to love and care for pets. But you should also think about the expenses also. If you have more than one pet then your expenses will be more.
35. Know what is the RIGHT TIME to shop for SEASONAL COLLECTIONS to Save Money
Whether you are planning for winter collection or for a summer collection, plan early. Yes, you should not wait for a last-minute if you want to shop for winter collections or summer collections.
If you know that winter or summer will hit after a month then you can do shopping now only. This will help you to save more money on shopping seasonal trends. A practical strategy is very important to save more.
36. Know How to Compare Prices before Making a Payment
You don’t need to buy everything online or even you don’t need to buy everything offline. Just make sure you pick up the best option that helps you to save money on shopping.
You can compare the prices of products on online stores with the products of local stores. This simple step will help you to save more dollars on shopping.
37. Make sure you have checked shipping charges before hitting buy icon
One should always check shipping charges while shopping online. Sometimes these charges are very high. Well, it depends on your locality or city.
If shipping charges are high then you can check out the products at your local stores in your city. And there are some website that offers zero shipping charges if you are a prime member. So if you opt for online shipping often then you can become a prime member to avoid extra charges.
38. Follow the realistic ways to save money at a restaurant
Avoid ordering soft drinks every time when you visit a restaurant or hotel. You can just consume water. This simple frugal step will help you to save money.
And if you are a student then some restaurants will give you discounts. So don’t forget to have your student ID with you.
39. Pick up your product without spending extra money on it
Pick your goods instead of opting for door delivery services. You need to pay extra bucks for such door delivery services. So cut off such extra expenses.
If you observe your day-to-day cash flow then you can get more options to save extra money.
40. Don’t Get Trapped into Online Marketing Strategies, which make your pocket empty
According to some research nowadays business or brands are easily targeting youngsters to make their consumers. Yes, nowadays youngsters easily access the internet and they scroll online stores. You might have seen some action words like ‘buy now’, ‘hurry up’, ‘limited period offer’ etc.
All this is a part of online marketing. This type of marketing makes you opt for impulse purchases. So don’t get trapped into such things. You don’t need to scroll online stores often.
41. Add products to your online SHOPPING CART for 15 days
Well, most of the time I just add the goods to my cart and leave it for 7-15 days. This helped me to save money on shopping without plunking down my money on unnecessary purchases. I’ve realized that most of the time emotions or distractions or peer pressure are the reasons for shopping.
So it is necessary to analyze whether it is a ‘need’ or a ‘greed’ before hitting a ‘buy’ button. Trust me, when you go back to your shopping cart after 15 days you will feel like your cart is flooded with unnecessary things. Especially teenagers should learn to handle peer pressure to save more money.
42. Decor your house by using best out of waste crafts
On the YouTube, there are so many videos that teach to use waste things to create something useful. Learn such hacks for free on YouTube to make the best out of waste.
I’ve prepared crafts with old invitation cards, woolen etc. These type of crafts enhances the beauty of your room or house without paying any extra money.
43. Use reusable products instead of investing money on one-time usage products
Reusable products may seem to be costlier than ‘use & throw’ products. But this is a one-time investment. You will be saving more money in the long run through reusable products.
For example, Instead of using onetime water bottles use a reusable one. And always have a filled water bottle with you while going out. Avoid buying water bottles. This simple act is an effective part of frugality.
44. Use your Student ID to save EXTRA MONEY on Shopping
Well, student life is a golden life in all the terms. When it comes to shopping students can save extra money by using their student ID.
So if you are a student then check such offers online or even offline to save money on shopping. This is how students save extra pennies by making smart moves.
45. Grab the opportunity of FREE SHIPPING
When it comes to online shopping shipping charges are usually extra burdens. But all thanks to some websites that offer free shipment without any extra charges.
So spend a few minutes to figure out such online stores to save extra pennies.
46. Never lose sight on COUPON CODES that you earnt
Sometimes you earn coupon codes on a particular online store. Then next time you may plan to visit a different online store to make a purchase. Well, I feel that you should use your coupon codes first to save extra bucks.
It’s good to explore more stores or websites while shopping. But you should not forget about coupon codes which you earnt on your previous shopping. All these small things make a big difference when it comes to saving money on shopping.
47. Wholesale Stores are Blessings to WIN SHOPPING DEALS
In my city, I’ve figured out wholesale stores for clothes and books. So such wholesale stores help you to save on shopping.
You can buy a bulk quantity of products from such wholesale stores to save more money.
48. TASTE SAMPLES before you buy it in a bulk
If you are shopping for any snacks or food items then taste the samples. Then only make a bulk purchase. You can ask shopkeepers for a sample before buying them.
If you are shopping for packed food items then you can buy it in a reasonable quantity instead of a bulk purchase. All these frugal tips help you to save money on food items while shopping for them. Even you can check out here how to save money on grocery shopping.
49. Don’t burn out your pocket by having more CREDIT CARDS for SHOPPING
Nowadays credit cards are trending. But in reality, if you have more credit cards then your purchases also increase. Credit cards impact your buying behavior.
If you ask me, then I suggest not to have any credit card. But if you want to have, then have only one card. Also, be careful about your buying behavior.
50. SAVE up to 50% of your money on SHOPPING by visiting THRIFT STORES
During my college days, I always looked for thrift stores to buy second-hand books. This is how I saved around 30% to 50% of my money on books.
You can also get such thrift stores in your city that sells secondhand books, clothes or household goods. So visit such thrift stores to save more money on shopping.
51. Divide Your Attention to Different Online Shopping Websites
Nowadays online shopping has made life easy and comfortable. But one should do a little bit of price analysis before making payment for online products.
Sometimes you can find that large difference between the selling prices on the same product on different websites. So can check 2-3 online platforms before purchasing anything.
How to Save Money Fast? – Learn The Art of SAVING MONEY
Saving money and frugal living is an art of living. I feel one who learns this art will lead a happier life. This is like learning a new life skill.
You can’t say that in a day or two you can master this frugal living. For me, frugal living is a life long journey. If you start to be frugal then you can easily implement shopping hacks to save money.
Frugality is all about living life to the fullest and saving money without depriving yourself. So I suggest being more frugal and save extra money on shopping, traveling and much more.
Thrifty Living Helps to Save More Money
If you handle peer pressure and act sensibly you can save more money. You will be leading a happier life in the future days than your peers who are spending more today. Frugal living is all about living your life to the fullest without spending more money.
According to researchers Leah Solomon and Jayson Halladay nowadays mobile devices help to save money. So as a youngster you can even use your mobile device to track your savings. This will help you to save more money.
Start to implement these easy ways to save money. The life that you desire to live and the career that you want to follow is possible when you save more money. So choosing to save money means you are choosing your dream life that will turn into reality in future days.
