If you don't know where you spend money, here are 10 potential culprits.
Have you ever wondered how money seems to disappear from your account without you realizing it?
10 situations in which you spend money without realizing it.
It is very common not to realize where our money is going. Often, we sign up for services, take advantage of supposed promotions or make impulsive purchases, thinking we are saving. In reality, we end up spending more than we expected.
To alert about these unnecessary expenses, the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos, cited in Noticias ao Minuto, shared 10 common situations where money "escapes" without us realizing it. Such as:
- Shipping costs
Online shopping is convenient, but we often forget that shipping costs can be expensive, ending up making the product more expensive than we planned.
- Premium signatures
We pay for premium versions of services or gadgets that seem more appealing, but we end up not taking advantage of the extra features that would justify the cost.
- Promotions like "buy one, get one free".
These offers give us the illusion of savings, but often lead us to buy unnecessary products, spending money on something we didn't even need.
- Chemical-free products
Items promoted as healthier for being "chemical-free" often have deceptive labels and high prices that do not correspond to reality.
- Unnecessary updates.
We make constant updates to mobile or technological services, but these imply loyalty or additional costs that rarely compensate.
- Forget to cancel subscriptions.
We subscribe to free streaming platforms and forget to cancel after the trial period, accumulating costs that could have been avoided.
- Bulk purchases
Buying products in bulk may seem economical, but the truth is that many of these products end up spoiling before being used, resulting in a waste of money.
- False discounts
We are attracted to campaigns that advertise "sales" and "unmissable promotions", but often these prices are not as advantageous as they seem and are found at the same value at other times of the year.
- Excess when ordering food in restaurants
We opted for full portions or large plates instead of considering smaller options like half portions. The result? Food left on the plate and a higher expense than necessary.
- Natural products
We trust the claims that certain products are "completely natural," but we rarely read the labels to see if they really are different. Often, these products are more expensive without a real reason.
Identifying and avoiding these traps can help you better manage your money and avoid unnecessary waste. Follow the Poupança no Minuto to learn more tips on saving and money management: