Can you believe the holiday season is almost here? 🥴 It feels like just last week we were dyeing Easter eggs. But only half the carton because girl, these omelets aren’t getting any cheaper. 🤑🍳
We’ve cracked more than our fair share of egg jokes here. You know what’s no laughing matter? No-Spend November! ❌💰 If you’re thinking about climbing aboard this trend train, you’ll want to read these survival tips first.
Here’s Five Fast Facts for a successful No-Spend November:
- 📋 Basic Training - OK first thing’s first: you gotta figure out what your essentials are. Obviously, you’ll have to spend money on those. We’re talking about things like rent, groceries, utilities, and health care expenses. In November, you’ll cut out whatever’s non-essential, like dinners out and unnecessary Amazon hauls.
- 🤳 Get Ready With Me - If you’re easily tempted by those targeted ads, you’ll have to reduce your exposure! Mute notifications from your favorite shopping apps to avoid getting sucked into a sale. While you’re at it, mute or unfollow influencers who push you to purchase stuff.
- 🏠 Let’s Play Charades - Speaking of temptations, don’t forget about the real world kind. Those nights out can be a real wallet drainer. November is a pretty social month, but you don’t have to become a hermit. Have your pals over for a potluck and make it BYOB.
- 🆓 Free Game - Wanna entertain the kiddos without spending a dime? Take advantage of free entertainment. For example, the free Pluto station on your Smart TV has a ton of binge-worthy movies and shows. Instead of buying a new book, go to the library. Research your local museums and parks for free events.
- ✍️ Track Star - What good would No-Spend November be without a report card at the end? Don’t forget to track your progress throughout the month. Kick it old school and write things down in a notebook or use a free budgeting app. When you see the results, you just might extend those habits year-round.
🔥Bottom line: On the fence about No-Spend November? Do the ‘lite version’ and commit to just one of these hacks. Those small savings add up! While you’re doing some fall financial cleaning, why not clean up some of your habits in the workplace? Doing so might make you layoff-proof. In this article, we unpack a couple of habits that could help you hang on to your job in a tough economy.
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