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The world's economy has drastically deteriorated, thus, making it difficult to put up with a good a saving habit, but still there are ways that could curb one's spending. In other words, saving can be realistic following the suggestions that will be discussed below:
1. Spend on budget. Make sure to draw a list of what you need to spend on; food, transportation, rent, clothing phone bills etc. Spending on budget takes self discipline!
2. Evaluate properly before buying an expensive item. This will help you to actually discern if it's a need or want, a need can be prioritized while a want can be given less priority.
3. Consider going for second-hand items in good condition instead of new ones, this will help to save a reasonable amount of money. But be sure not to go for stolen items, request for receipt when purchasing a second-hand item.
4. Buy ingredients to cook your food instead of eating out. Drink water instead of carbonated or juicy drinks. It's healthier and pocket friendly than eating out.
5. Tell a trusted friend about your budget. Invite him or her to keep in check to know if you're still on budget or not.
6. Considering the distance involved, you could consider to take a walk if it's reasonably trekkable instead of a taking taxi or other means of public transport for cut cost. If not reasonably trekkable, take a taxi.
7. Consider opening a savings account, but be sure to transact with a guaranteed bank.
Lately, especially in my country, there are issues of banks folding up, in order to avoid story that touches, be sure to wisely select a bank where your savings are guaranteed by the government in the event of bank failure.
"Money saved is like a protection, but if not saved, it can't protect especially in the face of emergency. Budget and spend wisely."