The feeling of sadness, boredom and melancholy are all negative emotions we've all experienced at some point in time. If you happen to be experiencing these feelings in regards to your apartment, it may be time to start the search for a new rental home.
Financial constraints can hinder someone’s decision to move for sure. However, there are some easy ways to make a quick buck and save for a security deposit or moving expenses. Here’s our money-saving tricks so you can afford a cool new home.
Cut Down Your Coffee Runs by 50%
Think about it for a minute. If you cut down your Starbucks runs by half, you’ll be saving a ton of money. For example, I typically spend about $4.50-ish on a grande caramel macchiato and go about twice a week. That’s $36 I’m spending on coffee a month. Cut your spend amount in half, and put the remaining cash into your savings account.
Keep a Version of a "Piggy Bank" in Your Home
Every time you make a transaction and receive change, put it in the piggy bank. Once your coins have scratched the surface of the collections’ jar, take it to the nearest Coinstar and exchange for cash. Once the cash is in hand, take it to the bank for a deposit.
Start Bringing Your Lunch From Home
Going out to eat can really add up, especially if you’re pinching pennies. Life in Charge states that the average cost of lunch out ranges between $6-10. If you’re the type to buy every day during the workweek, you could be spending up to $50 a week (or $200 per month) on lunch alone. If you don’t like the idea of going cold-turkey on restaurants altogether, pick one or two days out of the workweek to dine out. The money you save can easily go into your savings.
Automate Your Savings
An easy way to build up your savings is to get it automated. Ask your employer to split your direct deposit into multiple accounts going forward. Checks can typically split into four separate accounts; how many you have will determine the amount allotted to each one. If you have one checking and one savings, try a 60/40 split, respectively.
These are just a few ways you can quickly grow your savings, so you have enough to move into a new apartment. Other ways to make some quick cash include selling your old clothes and furniture, or taking up a freelancing gig. If you’re on the hunt for a cool new place to call home, give Apartments.com a try. We have hundreds of thousands of apartments, condos, townhouses and homes available for rent.
