Saving Money

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This post is exactly as the title states - things you can live without of which in turn will help you save money by limiting your spending. As humans we have a natural desire to retail and acquire goods, its part of our natural desires to enhance our lives - but sometimes we take on a little more than we need.

20 Things you can live without

Here are a few examples of things that are not a necessity that we buy - should you cut these out of your spending I am almost certain you would have a lot more cash in your pockets right now.

1. Pay TV.
2. Junk Food.
3. Shop bought Coffee and Tea.
4. CD’s and DVD purchases.
5. Bought lunch at work.
6. Alcohol.
7. Cigarettes and tobacco
8. Designer shampoos and bathroom goods.
9. Large mobile phone bills.
10. Hiring DVDs.
11. Eating Takeaway.
12. Gym Memberships (why not just start walking everyday?)
13. Expensive dog food. I love my dogs more than anyone, but they are dogs - they do not need designer brands.
14. Don’t go over your broadband allowance.
15. Credit Cards.
16. A car for commuting. Use public transport for a month and see the savings.
17. Expensive cars. I love cars as much as the next person, but is it really worth while putting $65K or more into a depreciating assett?
18. Lights during the day. Open the curtains instead.
19. Heating during the day. Let the sun shine in.
20. Soft Drinks and Juice. Drink water instead when ever you can.

Got any more tips? Leave a comment.

These may seem simple - but trust me, they will save you a lot of money over the course of 3months.

I urge you to trial this for 3 months and let me know how you go. I would love you to leave a comment to let me know the outcome.