A few months ago I started posting discussion-based photos on my Instagram. One that really got the conversation going was when I asked all of you about your money-saving tips because let’s get real?we could all use the advice. Since we all can’t meet with financial advisors or work with a brokerage firm, I figured we might as well talk with our peers! Ahead, I’m listing some of my biggest takeaways from our discussion and that I thought would be really helpful to turn into a blog post.

Use Cash

I’ve personally found that I can hold myself accountable when I use cash, and I have that in common with a lot of you as well. It’s so easy for us to swipe a card and forget about a transaction as if it were nothing at all, but having cash in front of our eyes allows us to see how much we’re spending better. You can also set a budget for yourself for how much cash you’re allowed to spend every week with this method. Again, it’s all about accountability.
Utilize Financial Apps

Since we’re in the digital age, there are so many financial apps available for us to use now. We can use financial apps for investing money, tracking spending habits, transferring money to others, and help with self-employment. Some of my personal favorites include Mint, Acorn, and Quickbooks.

Automatic Money Transfers

This might sound a little scary, but hear me out. One of my followers said she transfers $10 from her checking account ...