Woman shares her “extreme method” of saving up money for the next 1 year

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Trying to be optimistic despite life being tough, she shared a list of 'methods' to save up cash

SINGAPORE: In the wake of personal setbacks exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one resilient woman has opened up about her extreme methods to save up for next one year, rebuild her life, and secure her financial future. Despite facing a brutal retrenchment during the pandemic without any severance package, she embarked on a journey of self-improvement, determined to turn her life around.

Speaking about her ordeal, she added, “After Covid, I tried to save up but unfotunately I got major illness and almost lost my life. So incurred little tickets of medical bills along the way. I only managed to pay off the bills this month. . Despite feeling grateful after recovery, she shared that she feels like she has failed; she explained, “I feel like a major failure. I am so upset, yet at the same time, I am grateful that I am alive … Now I really need to save for housing. My salary is 4000 after CPF, so it is a bit tight.

Home cook light food like cold pasta, boiled eggs, and veggies to bring to work. This will save a tonne. Cut out BBT and just drink plain water.No clothes, no makeup, no purchases for the next 1 year.'I scrimp due to rental increase' — Singaporeans weigh in on scrimping vs saving when eating out Redditor LCH2000 shared that he thinks the plan she had was okay but suggested a few additional considerations like using meal prepping to have more food variety, making use of a microwave to keep the food warm, keeping a water bottle always, staying healthy by working out at home or in a park, while making sure to indulge occasionally, suggesting Carousell as a good platform to shop from for clothing.

 

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