Four savvy tips to get on top of weekly admin and planning to save cash
A SUNDAY reset – where you get on top of your weekly admin and planning – is a great way to prepare for the Monday-to-Friday grind.
Not only will it save you time in the working week, it should also save you money.
Here’s some tips . . .
PREP MEALS: This is a cornerstone of the Sunday reset. By batch-cooking dishes, you can avoid last-minute take-aways or pricey ready meals.
Your batch-cook menu might include Bolognese sauce, a chicken or veggie curry or chilli, and a sausage casserole. All of them can be cooked in advance, divided into portions and kept in the fridge or freezer for an easy mid-week meal.
ZAP ADMIN: Now is the time to tackle your overflowing inbox and towering pile of papers.
Go through your paperwork and bills and dedicate an hour or two to sorting-out-your-life admin.
If you’ve got a friend’s birthday looming, choose a present now, instead of making a more expensive panic buy.
Still got an hour to spare? Delete emails you don’t need, and unsubscribe from mailing lists. Then do a thorough blitz of recent photos on your phone, only keeping the ones you really want.
MAKE A BUDGET: Review what you spent over the last seven days, so you can see where you could have saved. Once that’s done, you can create a budget for the week ahead.
Track subscriptions and cancel any you don’t use, then work out how to budget for big costs over the longer term.
CREATE A CALENDAR: Look at what’s coming up in the weeks ahead and add to your diary or calendar.
Note the dates of upcoming bills and write down important deadlines or appointments. Schedule tasks such as fine payments, or return dates, to avoid late fees.
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