money smart
SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY
Save on clothes and other
items
With fashion changing every season,
you don't really need to buy new
clothes all the time:
If you're buying clothes, check if you
can wash them to avoid dry cleaning
bills
If you buy something, make sure it
goes with at least two other things in
your wardrobe so you can get a few
different outfits out of one item
Check op-shops and local markets for
bargains
Ask your neighbours, friends or family
if you can borrow tools or gardening
equipment, rather than buy new items
Save money with a friend
It can be harder to save money when
the people around you are keen to
spend. Try and find a friend who also
wants to save money. You can share
tips, enjoy cheap nights out and
borrow from each other rather than
buy new things. You could even have a
competition to see who saves the most
money over a set time.
Save on bank fees
Some financial institutions offer basic
bank accounts with:
No account keeping fees
Free monthly statements
No minimum deposit amounts
No overdrawn fees
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