The Day Before Pay Money Saving Tips
You have nearly reached the end of January, the month filled with doom, gloom, and financial worry, where a third (33%) of Brits will have dipped into their savings according to CouponBirds research.
With just one more day before payday finally comes, CouponBirds has your next 24 hours mapped out, to help you make those pennies stretch over the last few hours until payday.
The research shows that this month six million Brits have had sleepless nights over their financial worries and two-thirds claim to have really struggled because of the financial strain.
CouponBirds Day Before Pay Money Saving Tips
Meal prepping:
Prepping your meals the night before could be a game changer. Not only will this help you to avoid buying lunch whilst at work, but also ensures that you have a tasty, budget friendly meal to have on the go. This will help you to resist the temptation of more expensive lunch options.
Short showers:
Saving money on your water bill can be as simple as cutting down your shower time. You should aim to keep your morning shower routine under five minutes to save water and lower energy costs. This will help you to be budget conscious as well as eco-friendly.
Early rising:
Waking up just a tad earlier can have a significant impact on your wallet. Catching an earlier train can help you to avoid those expensive peak train fares, ensuring that your commute to work doesn’t burn a whole in your pocket and making your early wake up a financial win.
Skipping the coffee run:
The daily coffee runs can add up very quickly, so instead of splashing on an expensive Flat White, you could opt for a workplace cuppa instead. Alternatively, brew a coffee at home, bring your favourite teabags into the office or bring in a thermos to enjoy from throughout the day.
Office breakfast:
Skipping the pricey breakfast café options and having breakfast at work will help you to save significantly. Rather than pastries and breakfast sandwiches, opt for easy to make breakfast items that you could bring from home to make simply in the office such as fruit, oats or yoghurt. Enjoying the most important meal from your desk can save you time and more importantly money.
Utilise free entertainment:
Find an enjoyable, cost-free activity to take part in whilst on your breaks or after work. Taking a walk down to the park, reading a book or catching up with your colleagues might not only save you from becoming bored but also save money.