Our future is very uncertain, because the forms of employment are changing so drastically that it makes sense to think about saving. People who know how to save perfectly can boast of habits that will help you. Start stuffing bills into your stocking today.
5+ habits of people who know how to save perfectly:
1. Get started now! Even better yesterday.
Our parents teach us to save money from an early age. They gave us pocket money here and there, we set ourselves a goal and achieved it by saving money. Unfortunately, these habits eventually become watery. Try to revive them. Set a long-term goal and follow it.
2. Good savers have an open retirement account.
As mentioned in the introduction, pensions are a rather uncertain category of the future. Many financial experts advise that you allocate 10 % of your monthly salary to save for retirement.
3. Know the difference between 'need' and 'want'.
Wanting is not the same as needing, despite what capitalism wants to tell us. Travel, new clothes and dining out are not necessary. They are desires and there is nothing wrong with having them. But still, these are wishes. If you know the difference, it will be easier for you to save.
4. Don't use a recurring payment to pay bills.
Keep an overview of your cash flow, even if it's monthly payments that you'll pay anyway. But in this way, you lose focus on your money, which also has a bad effect on saving.
5. Small things are just as important as big purchases.
A cup of coffee here, a T-shirt there. Trifles can quickly pile up and we still don't know "where the 100 euros went". Of course, that doesn't mean you shouldn't treat yourself to a drink or a new shirt, but be careful how much money you spend on trinkets.
6. Adjust your lifestyle.
Life is dynamic and brings many changes that often hit us in the pocket. Be flexible and live according to the current situation. Don't be extravagant if the time isn't right.
7. Start small.
If your current income is low and you feel like you can't afford to save, don't give up. Start with the smallest amount, as it is also about developing a habit and routine that will come in handy later.
8. Be honest with yourself.
Or with reality. We are all getting old, we don't know what is waiting for us around the corner and living indifferently is probably not the smartest thing to do. Let's also face the threats of the economy and take care of ourselves.
We hope that some of the tips will come in handy. Just get started with a pig and coins.
