So you earn less than $1000 month. What’s that? You are often called cheap labour? Your salary is called an “allowance”? That’s why it’s so low? Yes it is difficult saving when you have so little to start with. But it does not mean you should not try and save. Saving is important and I firmly believe that it should be strongly inculcated in our education system from a young age. This is how I, an NSF who earns $630 a month, save my money.
TLDR Track every cent that goes out of your bank accountTake advantage of cookhouse mealsDuring weekends, go for cheaper options Background
Personally, I have been serving the army for about 5 months now. I can safely say that I have never been more money-conscious in my life. I have done so much reflection within the past 5 months, and it cannot even compare to my...