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  • 8 INCREDIBLE WAYS TO CUT MONTHLY EXPENSES

    18 October 2017


    How to Cut Your Monthly Expenses and Save More

    It’s difficult to figure out ways to cut down your expenses and leave a percentage of your income untouched. Apart from utilities such as water, electricity, mobile and internet bills, there are other daily expenses that you need to settle, especially if you are a parent or a breadwinner in the family. But, you can always find a way to do this.

    Living within your means is not enough. With proper budgeting and expense tracking, you can increase your savings and investments, build your wealth, and prepare for retirement with no hassle at all.

    8 Incredible Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses

    1. Write down all your expenses and cut what you can.

    To set realistic goals, you should first know how much you need on daily expenses and monthly utilities.

    Record your expenses to determine your priorities and those that can be taken away. When you write them down, it’s easier to see where your money is going and make the necessary adjustments. 

    2. Follow the “Income – Savings = Expenses” rule.

    Most people follow the Income – Expenses = Savings formula, but this leaves you with what’s left after you spend, which can be nothing at times.

    On the other hand, if you follow the Income – Savings = Expense formula, you get to keep a fixed amount every month, which you can allot for your investments. It requires the right amount of discipline, but it’s worth it! 

    3. Download budgeting mobile apps.

    If you’re not a fan of keeping a notebook to track your expenses, download a mobile app for money management and budgeting. Here are some of the best mobile apps you can try:

    • Wally
    • Money Lover
    • Spending Tracker
    • Pocket Expense
    • Expense Manager
    • Money Monitor
       

    Each app has a different feature and user interface. Try them out and find the one you’re most comfortable with.

    4. Cut the takeaway coffee.

    If you are getting your daily cup of Joe from a coffee shop near your office, then you better think about this. Spending an average of 150 pesos a day will cost you 750 pesos a week.

    Why not make your own coffee instead? Your office most likely provides free coffee or has a coffee machine. Bring your mug and brew on your own. It will give you the same caffeine kick you need. 

    5. Pack your lunch for work

    Whether you’re getting your daily lunch from a fast food restaurant or a jolly jeep near you, you can cut down food expenses when you bring a lunch box.

    You can even follow a diet plan that’s much healthier than the high-cholesterol food you order from fast food chains.

    6. Buy generic instead of branded goods at grocery stores.

    Do you notice how some people in grocery stores carefully take time and read labels while shopping? That’s because some of them are calculating and comparing products to save more.

    It’s time to give generics a try, especially for cleaning products and seasonings. They will give you the same benefit you need at a fraction of the cost.

    7. Spend with cash only.

    Swiping credit cards and debit cards can be addictive. You may not realize that you’ve spent too much until you check your balance or get your credit card statement.

    Meanwhile, spending with cash can benefit you in two ways. One, it limits your spending based on what’s in your wallet or your budget. Two, it prevents you from incurring credit card debt.

    The rule is simple: If you don’t have the cash, then don’t buy it.

    8. Apply for an automated savings plan.

    Consider opening an automated savings account in established banks like BPI. This automatically transfers a portion of your salary to a separate savings account, making it easy for you to save money. 

    This automated save-up account also prevents you from conveniently withdrawing cash and spending your money on unnecessary purchases. You can also customize how much you want to save, and whether you want this done every time your salary comes in or just once a month.

    Cutting down your monthly expenses can help save and grow your investments. More importantly, it can help you gain financial freedom and independence.

    You can stop by at more than 800 BPI branches nationwide and talk to our Bancassurance Sales Executives to help plan your savings and investments. 

    Did you know?

    You can buy a life insurance at any BPI branch nationwide! Talk to a bancassurance sales executive now!

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    In addition, it comes with a hospital confinement benefit that will replace lost income due to hospitalization. This daily cash benefit may also come with optional benefits like cash payout for surgery-related expenses, allowance for consultation fees, and many others.

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    It even gives you more benefits for having good health through the AIA Vitality program that adds 20% upfront coverage and supplemental benefits on your policy. 

     

     

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