Easy ways to start saving money - 1

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Easy ways (start) (save) money. (save) money is very difficult for some
people. Are you one of those people? Are you tired of not (have) any money in the
bank? Are you tired of always (be) broke? Well, here are a few ways (help) you. Before (do) anything, make a list of your expenses, the things you actually
have (have) and those things you want but don't actually need. For a month, write down every time you spend money and what you spent it on. I am sure this will help you save money by
(show) you where your money went. I am sure you will have (admit)
(spend) money on unnecessary things.
Make a monthly budget. That is a plan for spending (spend) money you have. Avoid
(use) credit cards. They enable you (spend) more money than you can afford without
(realise) that you are doing so. Use cash instead.
However, before (go) out, check your purse and make sure that you don't have too
much money in it. Never go to the supermarket when you are hungry. You will be sure
(spend) much more money on food items you would never dream of (buy) if
you went (shop) after you have just had a good meal. Don't go window
(shop). Many people find it hard to be in shops without (purchase) anything. So,
the golden rule is don't go to the shops if you don't need anything. Try (walk) or
(cycle) to school or work rather than (go) by car. You'll save a lot of money and
the exercise will do you good. Start (take) a packed lunch to school or work.
You will be surprised at how much you save by not (buy) lunch at a restaurant or
expensive snacks from the supermarket. I am sure you can think of many more ways of
(save) money. Keep the list handy and add to it whenever you can. Happy (save)!

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