1 . Ever keen to keep you saving, we’ve come up with three more great ideas to keep money in your pockets.
Pay in cash
Pay in cash rather than stick everything on a card to worry about later — that way, money seems more ‘real’. By doing this, you can actually get a sense of what you’re spending. But don’t make repeated trips to the cash-point(取款机) every day, spending randomly your hard-earned money bit by bit. Instead, make one withdrawal at the start of the week, then put your cards away and set yourself a cash budget.
DIY
Fancy making your own bookshelves or turning a scarf into a skirt? There are plenty of sites that will teach you clever new tricks with old junk, from threading a string bracelet(手镯) to building your own shoe containers from recycled tins. These enlightening ideas will transform your home and wardrobe(衣橱) and, even if you’re usually all fingers and thumbs, this can be done easily in less than an hour. A few minutes exploring for ‘DIY crafts’ online provides plenty of cheap creative ideas.
Cut back online shopping
We’ve all done it, surfed the net at lunch or late at night, aimlessly dropping virtual bargains in our virtual basket and hitting the virtual checkout button. However, the resulting damage to your bank balance is all too real. Why do you think online retailers(零售商) keep your credit card details on file? So you can just press ‘Buy’ and they’ve got your cash. Again and again. But all you end up with is loads of goods you wouldn’t otherwise have bought. If you’re tempted(诱惑), be strict, put the mouse down and ask yourself: “Do I really need this?” The answer is most probably: “No.”
1. Which of the following can help save your money?| A．Visiting a bank regularly. | B．Limiting visits to cash-points. |
| C．Surfing DIY sites for old junks. | D．Relying on a card while shopping. |
| A．Awkward. | B．Busy. | C．Creative. | D．Nervous. |
| A．Saving money. | B．Making a good deal. |
| C．Making ends meet. | D．Piling up unwanted items. |
