Tips to make Immediate changes that save money

Establishing savings is a great habit to adopt as it diminishes the need to rely on credit. Everyone can benefit by having an emergency fund. Even those who live to the full extent of their paycheck can usually find there are some immediate changes that will save money which can be redirected into savings.
Daily Living Costs
The bulk of most people’s income is spent on housing costs, transport and food. These are the first areas where savings may possibly be made. If housing costs are stretching the budget too far it may be time to consider moving or remortgaging to a lower interest rate. Alternatively renting a room in one's home can bring in additional income which will help to defray the costs of running a home.
Save Money On Insurance
The most immediate savings which can be made on transport costs are through reducing insurance premiums. Many people stay with the same provider simply from complacency, failing to realize that considerable savings can be made by switching providers or combining policies from the same insurance company. If a vehicle is used for work, consider sharing transport costs with a fellow colleague to thus split the cost in half.

Saving Money on Food

Savings can be made on food by shopping economically and sticking to a list of necessary purchases. Home cooking is an excellent way to ensure a healthy diet which represents a big saving on processed foods or the costs of eating out. It needn’t be a permanent change to give up fast food and restaurant meals but can be initiated on a month-by-month basis to see just how much is saved. Within a month the lure of freshly cooked food may well have overtaken the appeal of fast, convenient options.

Struggling with Credit?

If using credit leaves you struggling to meet interest payments then this is a definite sign that you are living beyond your means and changes need to be made. Switch from credit to debit cards or cash, or only charge what you know can be cleared in full at the end of the month. Paying interest on credit cards is an unnecessary expense which means your purchases cost far more than the ticket price. Every dollar not spent on interest is a dollar saved.
Banking Fees
Likewise, consider if you squander money unnecessarily by paying monthly banking fees. If you do pay the bank for the pleasure of having an account, then save the cash by switching to a checking account which operates without fees. Comparison shopping online will show the best deals out there, which can equate to considerable saving month after month.

​How Do You Spend Your Disposable Income? 


Temporary cutbacks can be made in the amount of disposable income spent by curtailing expenditure on treats. Many people spend money on leisure activities determined by personal predilections, and these can be cut back on until finances are more robust. Whether it is money spent on a choice of satellite channels, exercise, cinema trips or magazines, these are all areas where small changes can add up to a large saving over the course of several months.
Final Thoughts
Adapting to living more frugally will soon start to pay dividends as savings increase and in turn attract compound interest. The initial difficulties involved in cutting back expenses can soon give way to a sense of satisfaction as concrete results are seen in the form of security. Decisions can be made if previous expenditure was simply wasteful and if the things given up really made that much difference to your life.