To lead a financially independent life, it is useful to have as few fixed costs as possible. You can easily do that by comparing some expenses! With these tips, you can start right away and take advantage of the money you have left!
Do you want to build up a financial buffer to invest in the search for your dream life? Check out these 7 tips to save costs.
Switch energy supplier
One of the simple ways to save costs every year is to switch to another energy supplier. This results in savings of a lot of money per year. The savings can be used to make additional repayments on your mortgage or build up your financial buffer.
In addition to the discounts you receive, we also think it is important to look at the sustainability of the energy suppliers.
Cancel unnecessary subscriptions
Do you have a subscription to the gym you hardly ever go to? Or do you have a subscription to newspapers or magazines? Take a closer look at all your subscriptions and see if you need them. Otherwise, cancel the subscriptions to reduce your fixed costs further.
Check your insurances
Insurance forms a monthly fixed expense and is therefore interesting to save on. List all your insurance policies and see if there are cheaper options. If that is the case, switch to another insurer. This applies not only to your car insurance (do you need a car?), but also to your household, home, liability, health, and other insurance policies.
Pay off your mortgage
If you have your own home, it is possible to reduce its fixed costs by making extra repayments. You reduce the monthly costs if you go through life as a digital nomad by paying off extra money on your mortgage.
Save on groceries
You need food every day, and that is a major monthly expense. Take a critical look at your grocery spending. There are certainly options for a lower price. For example, buy products from house brands and be aware of what kind of goodies you have at home that you can do without.
Bonus tip: Cook larger portions and freeze or put them away in the fridge. We always cook extra pasta, rice or potatoes. That saves energy costs, and you have an easy meal the next day.
Only buy what you need
Many expenses are not necessary, and that can save money. For example, limit buying clothes to what you need. That one summer jacket or winter jacket will last you another year, and you probably have enough shoes. A good tip is to keep an eye on the sales or outlet page for cheaper clothing.
Make use of free stuff
There are all kinds of situations where you suddenly need new stuff. For example, if your washing machine breaks down or if your sofa has sagged. It costs a lot of money to buy these goods new. You can save a lot on costs by buying used stuff.
