Transitioning from college to the corporate world can be difficult. There are a lot of unknowns and life hacks to learn. Here are 5 easy money tips you can start today as a corporate girl to leverage your finances. These small changes can make a big difference in providing you with some extra cash as a cushion or to invest.
Bring Your Lunch
Buying lunch every day at work is out. One of the easy money tips is to start taking lunch from home simply. Even if you buy Trader Joe’s frozen meals, they are likely to be healthier and cheaper. A meal from a restaurant will easily cost you a minimum of $15 or more if you get it delivered. You don’t exactly know the calories or ingredient breakdown. So do yourself a favor in the short term and save money on lunch. Do yourself a favor in the long term by investing the money and keeping your health.
Some quick math. Approximately 250 working days not including PTO. 250 x $15 = $3,750 at minimum, or $312 a month or $80 per week. That’s a lot of money so lean into this easy money tip and save yourself about $4,000.
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Don’t Buy into Trends
Social media runs on the mindset of “needing to look like someone”. You need an item or you won’t fit in. Especially with the “boss woman” aesthetic on social media, it is easy to want a new bag or workwear every few weeks. But one of the easy money tips is to simply take care of the items you already have and think about new ways to wear them. A purpose of a work bag is to carry your belongings. Buy one, maybe two, that you truly love and that can go with any outfit. Invest in timeless pieces that match your style. You’ll find confidence in it and won’t feel like you need to buy more.
Spend on Value
As I mentioned, spend on a few key pieces that will bring you joy, whether it is shoes or a bag. This is an easy money tip you will quickly find beneficial. Paying $100 for a good pair of pants that will last you 5 years is cheaper and more sustainable than buying a new pair every year for $20 for the next 5 years. Plus, investing in key pieces that don’t go out of style means you always have options that go with any outfit.
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Automate your Savings
An easy money tip is to put your money away and invest it. The biggest thing about the corporate job world is that you get a standard paycheck every two weeks. This means you can easily get into the mindset that money “comes and goes”. But, if you never let the money hit your checking account, you won’t have the urge to spend it. So do yourself a favor and let your money automatically go into a savings account. It can be $10 a month or $100 a month. This easy money tip helps you build a cushion over time.
Maximize Your Benefits at Work
Your company typically has more benefits than you realize. From exercise incentives to travel partners, your company could be saving you some money. Reading through your company’s benefits is an easy money tip you should have already done. Max at your 401K or retirement savings match and more because that is essentially free money. Many companies have gym memberships, discounts, and more.
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Easy Money Tips
I hope you found these easy money tips to be helpful. These small changes can make you more intentional about your money as a corporate girl and set yourself up for success.
With love,
Aditi <3
Aditi Rani – Figuring Out Life in Your Twenties
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