10 Tips to Prepare for and WIN a No-Spend Month

Wouldn’t it be great to have a little extra money this month? Well, that’s what a no-spend month is meant to help you with. The plan is to only spend money on the essentials for at least 30 days. It’s not that you won’t have fun, anymore. You’ll simply be more focused on spending your money intentionally so you’ll be able to identify where to trim costs and save money.  10 Ways to Win No-Spend Month 1. Set a Goal Having a reason for a no-spend month can help you to stick to your plan. You may want to put the money toward paying off your debt, making a necessary big purchase, or building an emergency fund. Once you have a goal, remember it every time you think about breaking the challenge.  2. Start Meal Planning Obviously, food counts as an essential item. However, a huge financial difference exists between eating out and preparing food at home. If that’s not something you do often, meal planning can help. Generally, you would shop once per week to get all the ingredients you need for a week’s worth of meals. That may sound daunting but your best bet is to choose easy...