21 ways ty reduce your expenses when you don't have much money

In the time of financial hardships, it is important to look for alternative ways and things you spend your money on. Doing this will make your money last. In this article, I will list out cheaper and helpful alternatives to take during financial hardship.

 
1) Go for cheaper but healthy foodstuffs. You may buy egg instead of meat. One egg is about N50 (highest). You can buy one but you may not be able to get meat for N50.

2) Don't take cab for short distance movements. Trek to save your money and stay more healthier.

3) Stop eating at restaurants. You may spend not less than N500 in a restaurant for one meal. If you multiply by three, it will be N1,500. This amount could feed you for two days if you buy raw and cheap food and prepare it by yourself.

4) Reduce doing unnecessary work so that you can eat less.

5) Recharge your phone once in a while. Subscribe for data when it's very necessary. You Television subscription can wait till when you have much.

6) Warn and consume any remaining food. Never waste food.

7) Leave your car at home and take public transport. It's more economical.

8) Consider installing solar system. It will cost you less when compared with electricity.

9) Reduce unnecessary visitations. Call your friends via mobile phone or social media platforms.

10) Stop buying expensive soaps and perfumes. Go for cheaper ones.

11) Stop taking your clothes to laundry men. Wash it yourself.

12) Book cheaper hotels when you must travel.

13) Buy orange and other fruits instead of other soft drinks. It is cheaper.

14) Quit smoking and drinking. You will save much.

15) Weigh the food you wish to cook to avoid waste.

16) Use charcoal or firewood for cooking instead of gas or kerosene. It's cheaper.

17) Add a little sliced onions when cooking beans. It make it get done faster and save you fuel.

18) Go to bank (if it's closer to you) to withdraw instead of point of sale (POS) to avoid charges.

19) Reduce buying clothes. Manage those you have now.

20) Avoid buying unnecessary personal care products.

21) Pray for supply