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Learn How to Save Money Even When You Are Broke

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August 3, 2016

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I’ve been there. I remember when I was barely getting by and even had to declare personal bankruptcy. It was not a good time.

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I understand the issues and frustration of trying to save when you don’t even have two nickels to rub together.  It seems impossible.  In those moments, you feel that you will never be able to do it.

The honest truth is that it takes more than money to save money.  Now, hear me out.  To save, you need to have the desire and willpower to make it happen.  You have to want it.  You have to have the hunger and desire to make it work.

Until you change your mindset, nothing will change.  Not ever.

Once you have the desire to save, there are actual things you can do to make it a reality.  If you are ready to put in the work needed to make it a reality then you are ready to make it happen.

 

HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU ARE BROKE

SET A BUDGET

I sometimes feel like a broken record (and I know that many of you feel this same way as you read my posts).  The reason I share this same tip over and over again is that it is the root of your money.  Without your budget, you have no control over your finances.  You don’t have a clear picture of your income or your spending.

Your budget puts it all into perspective. It helps you figure out where you can make changes and which items without which, you can’t live.

Your budget is your roadmap to financial success.   If your budget shows that you spend more than you make, you need to make changes —- immediately.

Read More: How to Create a Budget When You are Broke

MAKE CUTS

If you truly want to save money when you are broke and don’t have additional income, you have no choice but to make cuts. It may mean dropping cable. You might have to skip date night a few times.  Take the time to make sure you pay your bills on time to avoid bank and overdraft fees.  It may even result in more meals at home rather than dinner out.

Honestly, finding things to cut from your budget can be one of the most difficult things to figure out.  Only you can decide what is essential and what is not.  Once you do that, you may find more money is freed up, and you now have income which you can start to save.

If you find that you’ve got a budget that is tight and you already made as many cuts as you can, it may be time for the third option: the side hustle.

Read More:  Cutting Your Budget When There is Nothing Left to Cut

CREATE A SIDE HUSTLE

There is a negative connotation with the word “hustle.”  Many take this to mean scamming people out of money.  That could not be further from the truth.

A side hustle is a job or activity you can do to bring in more money. It is not your traditional 9 – 5 job.  It may be something such as tutoring, lawn mowing, blogging, etc.

Whatever your hustle, make sure it works for you.  Doing something only for the money will never work.  You need to have the passion and desire behind it, or you will be destined to fail.

Read More:  75+ Legitimate Ways to Make Money

STAY OUT OF THE STORE

You might laugh at this one, but there is so much truth to this.  When my husband and I were working our way out of $37,000 in debt, this is one thing that helped us immensely.

I visited the grocery store once a week.  I would have a Target or Walmart run only once a month.  I kept myself away from the temptations where I would spend money.

I use to find that I was bored and would head out to the store just to get out of the house. I changed that way of thinking and found hobbies and things to do around the house to entertain myself.  Even now, when I get bored, I turn to one of those tasks (reading, games, playing with my kids) before I jump to wanting to go to the store.

Read More: Why You Keep Overspending

 

AVOID COMMON MISTAKES

It sounds logical, but it is listed here because it happens.  You need to do what you can to avoid making financial mistakes. These can include spending when you don’t have money, racking up more debt, not paying your bills on time, and even living beyond your means.  These all spell disaster when it comes to saving.

Read More:  Ten Money Mistakes You Might Be Making (And Not Realize)

Saving money is never easy.  But, if you put a few simple ideas to work for you, it can happen.

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  1. Rebecca says

    August 4, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Stay out of the store– I manage this quite well because on the weekends I stay in my PJ’s all day Saturday and we don’t typically shop on Sunday since it’s the Lord’s day. I managed to avoid shopping the entire month of Oct 2015 by doing this. We stayed home, ate at home and did things together at home (board games and watched DVD’s we already owned).

Tracie Fobes, Owner
I'm Tracie! Several years ago, my husband and I found a way to work ourselves out of more than $35,000 in debt. As a result of our journey, we now help families learn to do the same. I share my tips on life, family and finances - to help others achieve this same goal of living a debt free life! Learn more about me and my family HERE.
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