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If you're trying to live low budget but with rich taste, you may have to adjust you spending habits in order to keep your finances stable. Rich taste often means you enjoy the finer things in life. You might wear expensive jeans, live in a nice apartment, or have a fancy car. However, if you plan to keep these luxuries while living on a low budget, you're going to have to change how you spend money and what you spend it on.
1 - Save money on necessary purchases like groceries
There are things that you absolutely must spend money on and these purchases are unavoidable. A prime example of this is groceries. Chances are, if you've got rich taste, it probably doesn't apply to your eating habits. Saving money on groceries would allow you to spend money on other things that are more important to you, like the clothes you wear and the electronics you own. Using coupons is a great way to reduce your spending at the grocery store. Coupon clipping sites allow you to buy coupons in bulk, for cheap prices.
2 - Live somewhere fancy, but don't pay for more space than you need
Having rich taste for homes and apartments is fine, but if you're on a budget, you don't have to pay for more space than you need. If you live alone or with a partner, anything more than a one bedroom apartment is just more space to clean. Why not downsize and live in something that's only as big as what you actually need. This allows you to save money, but still live in a modern and sleek home. Your rich tastes will be well represented through the home that you live in, but you won't be killing your finances. Small homes are more comforting and can still provide plenty of room for guests.
3 - Stop gathering clutter and sell your junk
Don't accumulate clutter. Rather than letting last year's technology go to waste, why not sell it on somewhere like Craigslist or Ebay? Getting money for your junk will help fund new purchases, which can supplement your expensive taste. Living on a budget is never easy when you enjoy the finer things in life, but if you sell things that you no longer need, you'll free up money in the budget to afford new things.
4 - Use credits cards wisely
If you're on a budget but you have rich taste, credit cards could easily become your best friend. It's best to stay away from credit card spending because they make it too easy to collect debt. You should only charge a purchase to your credit cards when you have enough money to pay for it in cash. At the end of the month, you can pay the amount off in full and you won't be losing any money on interest.
5 - Get creative and express your rich tastes while shopping online
Online websites will generally have better prices than most local stores. Websites like Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist can help you buy items that complement your rich tastes, but don't sacrifice your budget. You should even consider buying things used. Electronics like smartphones and tablets can be found on websites like Craigslist for much lower prices than they sell for brand new. If you can find a seller that took care of the item and it's in good shape, then you'll get the same quality device for far less money. When you're on a budget, you sometimes have to sacrifice when you have rich tastes and still want to get today's most popular amenities.
Author Bio: Stevie Clapton works RentersInsurance.net a site where you can find assistance on finding home insurance.
