At the beginning of the month, when your salary arrives, you feel confident—“This time, everything will be fine.” But by the end of the month, your pocket is empty again! To break free from this cycle, you need some simple yet effective habits. Let’s explore 7 practical ways to balance your monthly expenses and grow your savings.
1. ๐งพ Create a Budget—But Make It Realistic:
A budget doesn’t just mean cutting expenses; it’s about planning wisely.
Write down exactly how much money will go to each category at the start of the month
Don’t forget small expenses like “tea & snacks” or “hanging out with friends”
If your budget isn’t realistic, you won’t be able to stick to it
2. ๐️ Understand the Difference Between Needs and Wants:
Often, we buy things just because we “want” them. But “want” doesn’t always mean “need.”
Before buying, ask yourself: “Can I live without this?”
Follow the 24-hour rule—wait a day before impulse purchases, and many of them will disappear
3. ๐ฆ Set Up Automatic Savings:
Save a portion of your salary before you even start spending.
Set up an auto-transfer to your savings account
Use a dedicated “savings” wallet in your mobile banking app
4. ๐ฒ Cook at Home, Cut Down on Eating Out:
Eating out daily not only harms your health but also your wallet.
Aim to eat home-cooked meals at least 5 days a week
Learn simple recipes—even YouTube can teach you!
5. ๐ฑ Review Subscriptions and Unnecessary App Costs:
Netflix, Spotify, cloud storage—they’re useful, but do you need all of them at once?
Review your app and subscription expenses monthly
Cancel the ones you don’t really use
6. ๐งบ Use Discounts, Offers, and Coupons Wisely:
Be smart with offers—don’t buy something just because it’s “cheap.”
Look for discounts only on things you actually need
Use coupon codes when shopping online
7. ๐ Track Your Expenses at the End of the Month:
Even with a budget, if you don’t track your spending, you won’t learn from mistakes.
Use a notebook or an app to record expenses
Identify where you overspend and plan better for the next month
๐ Conclusion:
Saving money doesn’t mean living a miserable life—it’s about living mindfully. By adopting these 7 habits, you won’t have to fear an empty wallet at the end of the month. Instead, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of growing your savings.
(Read this post in Bengali. https://tips24hub.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog-post_9.html)