Is Saving Money TRULY Saving Money?

Is getting a deal on something the same as actually saving money? Some people believe it is. Don’t get me wrong, getting a deal on something and keeping a little extra money in your pocket is great! But will you ever truly realize that savings? 

Let me explain. 

I have this philosophy that I guess I should probably follow, although sometimes I seem to be better at preaching to people rather than following my own advice. Whenever you buy something at a discount, you should ideally put that money you “saved” away. Start a separate bank account, or go the old-fashioned route and put the money in a cookie jar. After some time has passed, count up all that money and see how much you have truly saved. You spent less on those items, and put the extra money away. If you would have not put that money aside, you would’ve blown it on other things, and likely wouldn’t have anything to show for your savings. Does that make sense? This definitely takes a lot of self-control, but I believe that is a great way to help start a savings account, or save up for something you really want to buy.

Now I just need to start practicing what I preach!