How do you save when life keeps bills at you

[Fire&Rain]

I try to save money, but life has other plans. Every time I think I’m doing okay, something breaks or pops up a family thing, random expense, or just adult problems. How do you guys manage to still save? Do you budget, use tricks, or just give up and start over each month like I do? Let’s hear some real life tips, even the weird ones.

 

[Springtime]

While it is good to save regularly, in some circumstances, it is not possible to save. For example, if your income in a particular month is low, or there are some emergencies which you need to spend money, then you cannot save.

 

[Starmix]

Billing is normal, there's no choice but to pay them regularly and on time. While it's stressful to keep on receiving bills, and our source of earning remains the same, thus neglecting the responsibility to save,but through earning extra on the web or off the web is the only means to have savings. What to earn from side hustles must be saved to feel proud and confident.

 

[aninditasen]

I try to save money, but life has other plans. Every time I think I’m doing okay, something breaks or pops up a family thing, random expense, or just adult problems. How do you guys manage to still save? Do you budget, use tricks, or just give up and start over each month like I do? Let’s hear some real life tips, even the weird ones.

I can save very little after paying all the bills and baring random expenses sometimes.

 

[King Belieal]

If it is not a clear emergency that has to do with someone's life, don't bother. Problems would always come. Solve the ones you can and make sure you strive and save no matter how little.

 

[eLdavis]

With the current economy, it has become really hard for people to save these days. I think the best thing to do would be to do what you can and save what you can, then get some extra source of income.

 

[Kross]

If you keep your lifestyle slightly below your income level, you should have enough to save. Emergency doesn't happen every month.

 

[Augusta]

Cut the cost of a lot of things and even public transport. Pay your bills on time to avoid taxes

 

[freelancermaria]

There are times when saving money is impossible, especially if you have a low income and face an emergency. Just save what you can the next time.

 

[Suba]

Everyone has monthly bills to pay, even I, who live alone, have to pay some bills. But if you're in a large family, it's best to divide the bill payments among several people who already have income so you can save.

 

[Augusta]

Ways to save money: 1. Automate transfers to savings. 2. Use a high-yield savings account. 3. Pay off high-interest debt first. etc

 

[gwolf666]

I find it quite difficult to save money when you have bills against you. I recommend paying them first, but if you want to save money anyway, it would have to be a minimum saving, I'd say quite minimum, since you can't afford to save a lot of money when you have bills against you, right?