Let’s be honest, when you are online, the urge for frivolous spendings leaps up, doesn’t it? From all the targets at the beginning of the month to save money, suddenly you are left without a penny. Well, worry, not you are not alone in this. So today, we are on a mission to help you save money while you are online.
Here are some tips to check out and get your dollars to pile up!
Check out Voucher Options
It’s time to redeem the points and put the vouchers and coupons to good use. Often, we overlook all the points we collect through online shopping platforms, but you’d be amazed at how much you can save by applying the coupons and points to use.
You can also use promo codes and discount codes to avail lower price options on your purchases ranging from groceries to electronics.
Check Your Data Usage
If you are using your smartphone to stay online all the time, you might want to keep a check on the data usage. With our phones loaded with tons of applications, gigabytes of data get used up in hours, so choose an unlimited net plan wisely, such that it covers your monthly expenses, and prevents additional charges at the middle of the month.
You can also opt for sizable one-time data packs, which are a costly but economic investment if you consider the time length.
In-App Purchases
Even the free apps come with a lot of in-app purchase offers. Whether you are playing a game or reading a book from a digital library, the number of suggestions popping up and asking you to pay a few dollars for a wonderful upgrade or addition is countless.
Try to avoid these random purchases, and you can surely save big at the end of the month!
Stop Impulse Buying of Gadgets
It’s time to curb your inner shopaholic when it comes to gadgets. Be it upgrading to the latest iPhone model or getting the newest playstation, every new release will make the gadget you own look older.
Once you can see this truth, it will be easier to control your impulses to spend hundreds of dollars to buy the next cool thing in the gadgets section. Just remember the utility and act maturely!
Tolerate the With Ads Music
I know it is really irritating when your favorite song is interrupted by ads, and naturally, you are inclined to purchase ad-free subscription plans. However, although the cost appears to be seemingly low, it does cut down your savings target each month. So mute the ad and save some bucks, that’s not too tough!
Cash Back Options
Many e-commerce sites like Amazon offer cashback options with specific debit and credit cards. Try and avail these options and save up more every time you buy online!
Final Words
The gateway to spend money online is numerous, but you have to be aware and responsible for your spending habits.
Keep in mind some basic rules, like avoiding credit cards, debts, and too much indulge buying and rest assured you can save up some hefty amounts by month-end!
I would also include limiting your online time and certainly limiting your shopping time. In a physical store, you can come with a list and then leave. Online, you have to set a time parameter, otherwise you’ll be bombarded with suggestions that are tailored to attract your attention.
One limiter I have in place is to pick a single site for general gifts (business gifts, thank you gifts, etc) and stick to it all year. I’ll get the free shipping membership so I always return to that site. One year I did Wine.com. This year, I’m using Harry & David (which has partnerships with other food & gift vendors). In a previous year, I did Godiva. I get less distracted, so I’ll get whatever gifts I need and leave.