Hey guys! So I’m super excited to say that I have finally gotten to buy my laptop after many months of saving up babysitting and birthday money. This post is going to be on what type of laptop I purchased and how I saved the money to buy it. I am not a pro at saving money but I am just going to give you some of my tips and tricks to make it easier.

Tip #1

Decide what you are saving for, whether an electronic, car, or a trip, know how much the item is and find out where you can get it at the cheapest price.

When I decided that I wanted to save up for my laptop I went to the website Apple Insider, on this site there was a list of places that sold the laptop I was looking to purchase (MacBook Pro) and which place was the cheapest. Keep in mind that buying something expensive means there will be more tax, so if there if there is a really good price on something, make sure you know if there will be tax added onto the price.

Tip #2

Save your money, this seems like an obvious one but I would advise you to open a savings account when you decide to start saving. I had tried to just save money and keep it in a jar, but doing that will let the money be accessible to you, which means you will eventually end up taking money out of the jar. Maybe the first time you will take out a few dollars to pay the pizza man or go to the movies, but eventually the jar will end up empty. I would give the money to my parents and they would move it into my bank  account. But make sure you are still saving a little bit of cash for yourself to spend. You don’t want to try to save all the money and not be able to spend any because then you will go stir crazy, treat yourself once in awhile, whether it’s going out with your friends or buying a shirt you’ve been wanting, go for it, just don’t buy everything that catches your eyes. It’s always a good idea to put it on hold, walk around the mall, and think about if you actually want/need it.

Tip #3

Once you save enough money, check the prices again, some stores prices may have dropped or the items may be on sale. Also if you are buying a large item, like a laptop, the company may be releasing a new type of laptop so the price on your laptop could drop a few hundred dollars. It’s better to wait if there is a new product coming out within a month or two, in the long run it could save you a few hundred dollars, I saved $130 just for waiting less than a month longer than I had to.

I hope that this helps you all save for that something that you've had your eyes on for a while. It may take a while, but trust me, it pays on in the long run. Good luck!

~Ally