The corona pandemic dominates our everyday life.
Not only social life is running on the back burner.
Read here how you can save in a crisis-proof manner.
The current situation around Corona * demands a lot from all of us.
"Compared to the previous year, the number of unemployed has increased by 519,000," says the Federal Employment Agency.
So it is not surprising that many people are currently looking to save.
Because at
such times, money is often tight
.
Nevertheless, it is possible to put one or two euros aside.
A few quick savings measures are still possible, especially at the turn of the year.
Not only can you save well in everyday life, there is still something to be done in the long term.
Our savings tips are also
helpful
regardless of the
Corona crisis, in order to create a nest egg
.
Savings tip 1: Shopping more consciously in times of Corona
Those who go
shopping more consciously
also buy less.
It does not matter whether it is food, clothing or other purchases.
The question: “Do I really need that?” Can save you from some bad purchases.
In general, you should only get things that are necessary.
When shopping for groceries, it is a good tip not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach.
A hungry stomach can tempt you to buy more groceries than you actually need.
Read here
: Kassensturz 2020: How to save a lot of money now.
Tip 2: Make new out of old
Sometimes it's not that bad to replace the old things in the household yourself instead of buying something new.
If you have the opportunity
to repair
a
broken device yourself
, you can save money here.
If you don't have this option, you can also look around on various barter and used goods portals and find something cheap here.
Usually used goods are still functional and affordable.
Tip 3: Cooking instead of buying
A hectic everyday life often tempts you to order food or quickly buy something at the bistro around the corner.
Whether in the office or in the home office, in order to save money in the long term, it is worthwhile to have
meals ready from your own refrigerator
.
Some dishes are also suitable for pre-cooking for the week.
Read here
: Quick recipes for the home office: Cooking delicious and easy lunch at home.
Savings tip 4: comply with the notice period - especially in times of corona
Whether cell phone tariff, internet provider or electricity, it is often worthwhile to
compare current contracts
and new offers.
Not only can comparison portals be used for this, but the current provider can also be asked.
This may result in better conditions, entirely in terms of customer loyalty.
Tip 5: pay attention to account management fees
Some banks charge a high amount of account management costs.
If you think you are paying too much, it is worth taking a
look at other banks
.
Even if the amounts involved are small at first, they add up quickly and you can save a lot over the year.
(swa) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen editorial network.
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With these seven tips you will save a lot of money in everyday life
With these seven tips you will save a lot of money in everyday life
