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Cool that you think I would have savings tips 😆


Being a very impulsive and spontaneous person, my weekly spending varies extremely. That's why I don't set a weekly budget, however, a good overview of the total expenses is the A & O for me to achieve my savings goals regularly (So agree here @MisterWorldWide with Finanzguru).


I find saving 2-3 € more by doing without things that are dear to you, neither good nor effective to have more in the account at the end of the month (especially if you look at it in relation to costs like gas). Instead, I save money with the following things that I would do anyway:


a) CyclingI don't do this for financial reasons, but by riding my bike exclusively, I save the costs for the monthly ticket. In Berlin, you can get everywhere by bike and also do a little extra sport.


b) Pre-cookingIt's just absurd what the difference in weekly spending is with pre-cooking vs. ordering food daily to the office. Most importantly, I find that home cooked tastes better than ordered. Instead, I go out for a fancy dinner on the weekend for the money I save.


c) CashbackPayback, Amex etc. offer great ways to profit twice from the money you spent. Since I travel a lot, I can occasionally save some money on flights.


What do you think? Any other #spartipp's that I have forgotten?

@_Gonzo
@InvestmentPapa
@KapriolenSonne


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I admire people who can pre-cook, unfortunately I tend to be more spontaneous
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@Minusgeschaeft to be completely honest I also have good support from my girlfriend here 😅
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@markusnowak well done 🤝 I fix it meanwhile with HelloFresh, is cheaper than daily spontaneous purchases
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@Minusgeschaeft long time used myself and still a big fan !
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@markusnowak I was also quite taken with it in the lockdown, so much so that I even bought shares. In the meantime, they've gotten a good beating, and the last figures were actually good 😭🤷🏼‍♂️
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@Minusgeschaeft... And I always wonder what kind of people order this sinfully expensive food from HelloFresh....  It's delicious, yes,  but when I compare the prices to the supermarket, I don't get it. And honestly, everyone has  time for supermarket shopping once a week.
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@GHF so with the purchase prices at the moment and the discount codes and free boxes that you get regularly, I find it currently not particularly expensive. Also, I do not waste time in which I have to think about dishes and shopping 😄
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Pre-cooking is really really useful if you have the time!
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