Unique and Smart Ways to Save Money in 2022

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We all feel the strain of rising prices. Those who prepared for retirement are expected to face inflation and the expectation of failing health in our golden years. But few of us expected the sharp incline we are facing at this time. But all is not bad. There are ways to save money. The small amounts we can save by being a bit smarter can help us smooth out the wrinkles in our budgets. So, let’s look at a few of these things together.

Save Money on Fun

Let’s start with some fun. If you are a football fan and have guests coming who want to visit the Manchester City Grounds, you can do that! Just make your arrangements in advance. You can pick up some great discounts by buying your tickets ahead of time. Or you can take them to Man United and have free entry to the club museum. It is a good idea to arrive at least an hour early to enjoy this activity.

Playing the online lottery is a primary global hobby. People worldwide bet on the lottery at least once per month. Improve the odds by going for lotteries that are a bit less popular. If you play the Irish lottery online, you have a better chance of winning than if you play EuroMillions. The purse won’t be as big, but the opportunity of bringing it home is a lot better.

Manchester is a large city, loaded with fun things to do. Download a free Manchester walking tour app and take your time to explore it all. You can take all summer if you want and see all of the cities hidden gems. You will have a lot more fun, and it costs nothing. Pack a lunch and make it a weekly event.

Getting Practical

It is the little things that make a big difference over time. Small savings add up annually

• Automobile

The price of fuel is on the rise. You need to make every drop count.

o 10 for 10 – Slow your automobile down by ten miles per hour and save 10% on your fuel usage.

o Lighten your load.

▪ The heavier your vehicle is, the more it costs to move it. Get those golf clubs and the kid’s football gear out off the back and save! Also, only carry the tools you need. Not an overstocked toolbox.

o Have your vehicle tuned up and have the tires checked regularly.

• Turn off appliances

o It will take less than 10 minutes per night to turn off devices at the wall. Of course, you do not want to turn off your freezer or refrigerator. But there is no reason to pay for power to source your televisions, lamps, entertainment systems, computers, blow dryers, and tools in your garage while you are sleeping or away from home at work.

• Block your favorite online shopping sites.

o People will go online to look when they do not have a need and will always find something they “must-have.” Block the site unless you are shopping for a particular item and if you are, block it once you have found it.

• One New Year till 2023

o This is the year of recycling and sustainable items. Even celebrities are shopping at re-use shops. Make a deal with yourself to buy nothing new until 2023. Shop thrift stores, swap shops, and trade stores if you need a gift. If you own it and it wears out, have it repaired. Shoes can be fixed. Coats can be relined. Most quality clothing items can be updated at a tailor. When fashion leaders are getting away with it, so can you.