In life, there are always shortcuts to make any difficulty easier. And when it comes to saving some money in your wallet, there are a few tips that will help you make it to the end of the month safe and sound. So, if you’ve been struggling to keep up with your personal finances, stress no more because it’s easier than you think.

We at Bright Side know how chaotic it can be to keep up with your bills. So we discovered some smart, simple tricks to help you save some money. After applying these small changes to your routine, we promise that you’ll see results — and you may even be able to reward yourself at the end of the month.

1. Fill up on gas on Monday mornings.

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This is the perfect secret formula to keep your wallet happy at the end of the month. Just follow this rule: 50% of your earnings should go toward your main necessities, like bills, rent, food, and paying off debts. 30% goes to leisure, and the remaining 20% should be put into your savings. So, if you want to keep a smarter lifestyle stay away from earning just for fun and spend your earnings responsibly for bills.

6. Use the 24-hour rule for online purchases.

We know how exciting it is to shop online. Most of the time, online purchases are made on impulse, so to avoid future regrets, here is some advice. Follow the 24-hour rule. If you feel like you are about to purchase a non-essential item, please wait 24 hours before hitting the “add to cart” button. This way, you will have time to think about it and decide if it’s worth it or not.

7. Cut laundry detergent use in half.

Laundry detergent may be one of the most expensive products you have at home. To save a few pennies, we recommend that you make sure you use the least amount of detergent suggested. Most detergents on the market are highly concentrated, so you don’t have to worry about not adding enough product.

8. Cultivate your own greens at home.

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Here’s another laundry tip. When you use the washing machine, always go for cold water. That’s because when you use hot water, up to 90% of the electricity used in the washing machine is due to heating. So switching to cold water can save you $63 a year on electric bills.

Do you know of any helpful tips that have helped you save money? Share them with us in the comments!