Although there are always those who think that the issue of the crisis “has nothing to do with them”, there are people and institutions that have immediately put their hands on their arsenal of resources -not money, since that is not abundant these days-, and they have set out to minimize the anguish of the millions of families who find themselves unable to “make ends meet.” This list of tips is for them:
How to try to make ends meet?
– Make a list of essential items when you go to the market, stick to it, not doing so means spending between 30-40% more than necessary.
– Explore the different markets and take advantage of sales that could save you between 20 and 30% of expenses.
– Buy seasonal foods, they allow you to prepare healthy, nutritious and balanced menus without exceeding the expenses.
– Reduces fixed household expenses (electricity, water, gas and electricity). It is enough to put into action a simple plan of measures: turn off unnecessary lights and use energy-saving bulbs; use the washing machine and dishwasher only when they are at full capacity; cover the pans while you cook, this optimizes the use of heat, and repair dripping taps, keep in mind that one drop per second adds up to 30 liters at the end of the day.
– Leave the card in the drawer and pay in cash. This method is an infallible antidote against waste.
– If there is no other remedy, request advances or consumer loans, even to the family, but avoid ‘quick loans’ that make your situation much more complicated.
