Staying on a budget can be a difficult proposition under the best of circumstances. Today, keeping one’s spending under control is more difficult than ever, due to the ease and temptation of succumbing to online offers. However, based on my own sad experiences with this, let me offer the following tips for saving money.

First, let me ask you a question. How often have you seen something like this: “Although we cannot guarantee results, our app/online course/method generated us a six-figure income. While normally this would be worth $500 (or maybe $1,000), you can get it now for $199 (or maybe $499). But we need you to buy it by tomorrow, because after that this offer goes away forever.” Now, raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen for these lines. Don’t be ashamed if you have. I know I have.

 

So, my first tip for saving money is to think before you spend it. Sleep on it at the very least before you decide to get in on this “great deal.”

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