Saving Money is Fun

by Sarah Delaporte

Saving money is not always easy, but approached the right way, it can become a hobby that's enjoyable as well as beneficial.

I am going to share some steps I have found to stretch your finances, while enjoying the process.

Tip 1: Relax. Relax, relax, and again I say, relax. Don't count each penny you save and worry about how much you save. Does it really matter if this week you saved $1.92 compared to $1.93 on a meal. Yes, every penny matters, but sometimes the amount is so minimal it's not crucial.

Tip 2: Budget. This is always good advice, but sometimes it's hard to do.

Tip 3: Make saving money detective work. Uncover the sleuth in you. If you look at money saved as unfound treasure, you will find the process exhilarating! There's always a new way to save that you have yet to discover. Search for it.

Tip 4: Involve your kids in saving. Play games with them that show them how to use money wisely. Money Matters is a game by Larry Burkett that does just that. Another way is to encourage them to cut coupons. When you do this, give them a percentage of how much money you save when you use the coupons that they cut.

When you make pinching pennies a hobby instead of a chore, you will save your family more money and you'll find it exciting, too!

Sarah Delaporte is with Freebie Coupon Corner. Imagine Free Groceries In Your Shopping Cart! www.couponcorner.net

Take the Next Step

Start by opening a High Yield Savings Account. We recommend Ally Bank. Very competitive rates. And there's no minimum balance required. So you can start today!
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