We know how difficult it can be to raise a big family. Keeping them well-fed, clean and entertained isn’t always an easy task but as parents, we usually find a way. However, constantly paying for new things can make it difficult to save towards a family holiday, buying your first home or paying for your child’s education.
Saving is particularly difficult in the current economic climate with a rising cost of living crisis making it harder to put money aside. That’s why we’ve put together some handy tips for you to follow, making it easier to grow your wealth while raising a large family.
Continue reading our guide below to learn how you can do that and you should see your savings grow in the future.
Live as simply as possible
A simple life is a happy one and should leave more money left over for your savings. Consider downsizing to a home that fits your family perfectly, opt for simple recipes that don’t cost the world and keep gift-giving to a minimum during holidays and birthdays.
Consider becoming a one-car family
If you and your partner own two or more cars, consider reducing to one and selling the others. This is an easy way to recuperate thousands of pounds to go directly into your savings. Public transport in the UK is constantly improving and cheap fares are often available for children.
If you don’t think you can live without two or more cars, consider taking out multi-car insurance. This tends to be cheaper than separate insurance policies.
Choose cheaper supermarkets
Large families need a lot of food and household goods, which can make trips to the supermarket expensive. Fortunately, the UK is filled with various supermarkets that offer different prices for similar goods. Select the most budget-friendly one to bring down the cost of your weekly or fortnightly shop.
As of February 2024, the cheapest supermarket in Britain is Aldi and that’s closely followed by Lidl. Choosing one of these means you can save and put money aside for the future.
Find low-cost or free activities
With most things increasing in price, finding fun family activities for free is a must. It’s easy to find these activities using the internet but if you’re looking for low-cost inspiration, consider the following:
- Picnics in the park
- Family BBQs at home
- Events in the local community
- Extracurricular activities at school
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to cut down your spending, leaving you with more money to add to your savings. Get started with them today and you should see your bank balance is higher at the end of every month.
