What are the best ways to save money on a tight budget? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 05, 2025 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Emma Phils5 May 2025 at 01:57Saving on a tight budget is tough, but doable! Here’s what worked for me:Track every kobo – Use apps like Spendee or just a notebook to see where money leaks (that ₦500 daily snack adds up!).Prioritize ‘needs’ over ‘wants’ – Ask yourself: "Can I survive without this today?" (Spoiler: You usually can.)Cook at home – Eating out drains cash. Rice and beans > ₦2k shawarma daily.Embrace ‘no-buy’ days – Pick 2-3 days weekly where you spend zero on non-essentials.Save first – Even ₦500 daily = ₦15k/month. Automate it if possible (Cowrywise helps!).Hustle smart – Sell unused stuff online (Jiji, Facebook Marketplace) or freelance small gigs.Avoid ‘small-small’ debts – That "I’ll pay back tomorrow" mindset kills budgets.Use cash, not cards/transfers – Physically seeing money leave hurts (in a good way!).Start tiny. Saving ₦100/day beats waiting for ‘big money’ that never comes.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
Saving on a tight budget is tough, but doable! Here’s what worked for me:
ReplyDeleteTrack every kobo – Use apps like Spendee or just a notebook to see where money leaks (that ₦500 daily snack adds up!).
Prioritize ‘needs’ over ‘wants’ – Ask yourself: "Can I survive without this today?" (Spoiler: You usually can.)
Cook at home – Eating out drains cash. Rice and beans > ₦2k shawarma daily.
Embrace ‘no-buy’ days – Pick 2-3 days weekly where you spend zero on non-essentials.
Save first – Even ₦500 daily = ₦15k/month. Automate it if possible (Cowrywise helps!).
Hustle smart – Sell unused stuff online (Jiji, Facebook Marketplace) or freelance small gigs.
Avoid ‘small-small’ debts – That "I’ll pay back tomorrow" mindset kills budgets.
Use cash, not cards/transfers – Physically seeing money leave hurts (in a good way!).
Start tiny. Saving ₦100/day beats waiting for ‘big money’ that never comes.