- Save 10% of each paycheque
- Eliminate unnecessary expenses
- Cutting out the morning coffee. $4.00 every day really adds up, and making coffee at home only takes an extra 5 minutes. Bonus points if you buy yourself a keep cup – saving the planet as well.
- Extra funds saved: $1500pa
- Cancel your Pay TV, and sign up for Netflix instead. A standard Pay TV subscription is roughly $80pm, with Netflix being about $12.
- Extra savings: $800pa
- Take lunch to work every day. Sushi and a can of drink is easy, but it’s also $10 per day. Pack you lunch instead, not only saving money, but your health.
- Extra funds Savings: $2400pa
- Get a part time job
There are several flexible jobs you can pick up that will give your savings that extra boost. Some examples:
- Uber driving – put that car to good use. You choose the hours that suit you. Big plus, busiest times are Friday and Saturday night, meaning you’ll save further money by skipping a night out with friends.
- Tutoring – there is a growing market for tutoring high school students in a variety of subjects.
- Stacking shelves at the supermarket. Not the most interesting job, but hours are abundant and you can listen to music.