There’s nothing worse than pulling up your bank account only to realize that it’s one or two zeros shy of what you expected to see. When living on your own, it can sometimes be tough to save—but not when you take these tips into account! Read on for our roundup of the easiest ways to save money when living on your own.

Cook at Home More

When you live alone, ordering for takeout can become a regular occurrence. Not only does it keep you from having to cook for one—which is notoriously difficult—but it’s just easier. Over time, though, ordering out can take a toll on your bank account. Instead, try to cook at home as often as possible. Come up with a meal plan at the start of the week to make cooking easier, or invest in a meal kit service for perfect portions every time at a fraction of the price of takeout.

Consider Carpooling

The cost of the gas it takes to get to work every day can rack up fast, especially if you have a long commute. Carpooling is a great solution. Not only will it save you some green, but it’ll help you go green, too—carpooling can help reduce carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change.

Automate Your Savings

Having a tough time remembering to transfer money into your savings account every payday? If so, set up an automatic transfer to do it for you. That way, you’ll be saving money without even realizing it—and it’ll get put away before you have the chance to spend it!

Save at One 51 Place

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