{"id":5274,"date":"2020-04-03T14:15:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/save-money-fast\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:46:57","slug":"save-money-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/save-money-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways to Save Money (Fast)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are plenty of ways to bring new money in. <\/em><\/strong>Taking on another side hustle<\/a>, renting out your driveway<\/a>, renting your RV<\/a>, and making money online<\/a> are just a few ideas for boosting your income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about controlling how much of your money goes out<\/em>? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, the financial gurus preach that your expenses should never exceed your income,<\/a> but what if the age-old advice “save more money”<\/em> just isn’t cutting it for you? If you’re looking for more actionable tips on how to reduce expenses, we have expert-approved advice on how to save money…fast (That isn’t generic or vague).<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving money shouldn’t feel like a full-time job (or even a part-time one). Remember: <\/em>spending countless hours clipping coupons by hand isn’t the only way to cut costs. For money-saving tips that are as time-efficient<\/em><\/strong> as they are cost-efficient<\/em><\/strong>, read on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cost-Cutting Strategies You Need to Know About <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of what catalyzed your sudden interest in saving, there’s no time like the present to start saving.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re saving up for a five-night cruise <\/a>or saving up for retirement, there are ways to achieve your savings goals: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Audit Yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make Your Savings Automatic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Consolidate Debt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use “Spending” Cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Use the 24-Hour Rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Go on an Amazon Detox<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Get Off Social Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Switch to a Cheaper Cell Phone Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Use Coupons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Plan Your Grocery Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Put Air in Your Tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Use a Water Filter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Save on Storage <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As of May 2022, almost 10% of all U.S. households<\/a> are currently renting a storage unit. With millions of Americans paying rent on a storage unit every month<\/em>, it’s not unlikely that your family<\/em> is one of the countless families overpaying for storage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Neighbor’s Self Storage Statistics guide, the average monthly cost of a traditional 10’x10′ storage unit, one of the most popular storage unit sizes<\/a>, hovers around $94.28 per month. However, when renters leverage the sharing economy to their advantage and opt for a peer-to-peer storage marketplace like Neighbor<\/a>—rather than traditional storage facilities—they can save up to 50% on monthly storage costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Saving money is as simple as ending your current storage unit lease and booking storage through Neighbor’s easy-to-use platform. As a bonus, with a peer-to-peer storage option, you’ll not only save money—but time, too<\/em>. Rather than driving 15 minutes to an off-site storage site, you can find storage options in your very own neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Use “Spending” Cash<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re looking to save money fast, using cash exclusively <\/em>is a great start. Rather than walking around with a debit or credit card—a debit card you can mindlessly (and endlessly swipe)—allot yourself a weekly allowance you cannot go above. Then, withdraw this amount from an ATM. With only physical cash to spend, you’ll be able to curb your frivolous spending habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But how?<\/em> Because there is something about using cash versus a plastic card. Using cash feels more substantial and gives you a moment of pause before purchasing something you probably don’t need. Plus, cash is a physical manifestation of your hard work. For this reason, you find yourself feeling more protective over your hard-earned dollars, which will help you limit your spending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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