Broke on a budget.

1. Save every $5 you get. Or if you don’t carry cash transfer $5 every week into your savings account.

I’ve actually used this tip and it has worked very well for me. Over a small amount of time I realized that having $5 is very rare so for me I started to save $1 bills and throw in a five any time I had one. PRO TIP put the money in a box you have to break/cut open so you don’t go reaching for the money anytime you want, the open it after a year and deposit it all in the bank.

     2.Unsubscribe!

You don’t have to tell us we already know your inbox and Instagram feed is FLOODED with brands trying to get you to buy things you don’t need. Scroll to the bottom of one of those lovely emails and you’ll see in small font unsubscribe click the link and poof no more emails. Instagram isn’t safe from this either unfollow stores so you aren’t as tempted to reach for your wallet.

     3. Don’t be afraid to DIY!

Lets face it stuffs expensive and sometimes you’re really just paying for a brand. Here’s some links to some articles I found to help you make your laundry detergent and all your other cleaning products. 

    4.Find a money saving app that works for you.   

We live in the age of technology so why are you not letting it help you save a money? Here’s an article to help you find the best app for you. ( Don’t forget to check the most recent reviews on the app when you download it).

     5. SAVE YOUR CHANGE

Change adds up, obviously, but seriously any change you get collect it and keep it in a jar. You’ll be surprised how much you can save by just keeping your change.

     6. Use EBATES and Honey to help you save money while spending some

Okay its not very realistic to just not spend your money, but when you do make sure your getting some back. Ebates gives you cash back when you shop through their browser and gives you a check in the mail. Honey searches through thousands of coupon codes to see which one is best for you all you you have to do is install it and shop!

      7. Odd jobs

Uber and Lyft are great way to earn more cash in your free time. Lyft takes a smaller cut of the profits than Uber does and gives you the option of tips. You could also start animal sitting for your friends too.

If you have any other tips and tricks comment them down below!