5 Ways To Save Money Every Week

Saving money isn’t easy despite thousands of articles online that tell you to just have one less
takeaway coffee a week to save for a mortgage. Instead, we wanted to bring you some practical tips
that will help you save money every week.

Shop Your Own Cupboards

Most of us are guilty of buying items that we don’t need, especially when we already have items at
home. We’ve all been there; in the supermarket wondering what to cook for dinner and then not
sure if we have one of the ingredients at home or not so buying it just in case. Every week it is a good
idea to go through your cupboards, fridge and freezer to see what items you already have. Make an
inventory of items that you have so you avoid buying them again.

Meal Prep

Meal prep and meal planning is a great way to save money. For example, if you’re cooking dinner
one night it probably doesn’t cost much to add a little extra and stretch it out to have enough for a
portion for lunch the next day. Planning your week of meals allows you to take advantage of the
inventory you have made when shopping your cupboards. It also means you avoid buying stuff at the
supermarket that doesn’t get used and then just gets thrown away.

Use Discount Codes

Target promo codes are a great way to save money when shopping– as long as you were already going to buy the item. It is easy to get carried
away when we see something online or in the store that feels like a good deal. We start to feel as
though we’re missing out if we don’t buy it, because we’re letting a good deal slip through our
fingers. However, if we weren’t going to buy it in the first place then it goes into the category of
wasted money rather than saved money. Instead, look out for discount codes and bargains on items
you were going to buy anyway to save yourself real money.

Plan with Friends

Lots of your friends will be in the same position, so plan with friends. For example, why not have a
night where you all bring some snacks to one of your houses and just have a catch up? That way you
get to see all of your friends without spending a fortune on a night out and you all get to eat
delicious snacks together – winning!

Side Hustle

Side hustling online is becoming more popular and whilst it may not make you a fortune, it’s a good
way of saving some money. For example, sharing affiliate links and sign up bonuses with friend’s
means that you all get to benefit. Follow some influencers online that share the best deals and take
advantage of these as and when you can.
If you have any ideas on ways to save money every week we’d love to hear them.