Cutting down on expenses

When you’re looking to cut down on your expenses, the first thing to do is see exactly how much you’re spending and making each month. You can track this by creating a budget, and you can reduce your spending by cutting down on expenses. Cutting your expenses can look like eating out less, managing your subscriptions and keeping track of your spending habits. Below are 9 simple ways you can cut down on your expenses.

  • Grocery shop with a list

  • Use cashback shopping apps 

  • Utilize the free Campus Rec Center

  • Use money-saving browser extensions 

  • Meal plan for the week

  • Walking instead of driving whenever possible 

  • Sign up for rewards programs

  • Shop used or refurbished 

  • Brew your own coffee

If you have already done all that you can and cut down every expense possible, the next thing to do is increase your income. Some ways to do this are having a part-time job, applying for scholarships, and downloading apps like DoorDash and Uber to do on your own time. 

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