Five ways to save or make money while in high school – The Central Trend

There are many ways for students to save money while in high school.

Saving money can be hard, especially with the numerous trends currently circulating on the internet. Even if buying just one item, rapidly growing fads make it hard to purchase only one. With many other expenses, it can be hard to save any money. Here are five of the best ways to economize, even when some viral products become temptations.

Planning Meals

The first way to save money is to plan meals. With so much high schoolers’ money going to DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other fast-food delivery services, it would be best to cut down on food spending. It is easiest to do that by making meal plans, either week by week or day by day, so you don’t have to order at the last minute. It is helpful to schedule days for eating out or ordering so there is a plan in place. Whether it is monthly or weekly, fitting in times to splurge are beneficial, rather than having the same routine every day. 

Set Goals

Another way to save money is to set a goal for how much to save. Whether it is for a car, college, or just the future in general, it is always helpful to have a dedicated spot or savings account to put money in and add little chunks every birthday or paycheck. It’s also helpful to separate savings from spending to distinguish what needs to be saved and how much can be spent. Having a goal for saving money is very important, since it will help with passing the goals and checkpoints set. It could also be beneficial to have a reward system for getting a certain amount of money saved, so that it is more motivational to save more money.

Find Small Jobs

Making money from small jobs like babysitting, cleaning, or tutoring can yield a decent income while completing relatively easy tasks. Finding ways to do these jobs regularly can add up fast, boosting savings. This not only helps save for future necessities but also helps others in the process. One can also have a part-time job while doing these small gigs to increase income.

Limit Impulse Buying 

Limiting impulse spending can also save money, since those little things can add up quickly and take away from the money that could be saved for more important things. As hard as it is, it is important to stay away from internet trends, as they are easy to give in to and convincing to spend money on, but don’t always last. This will help save money overall, and it will add up over time. 

There are many ways to save money, even when it doesn’t seem like there’s enough money to save. Keeping track of where money is being spent is very important to save more and avoid unnecessary spending. Many of these suggestions will result in a visible difference in how much you save or spend, which will encourage saving more.