There’s an unfortunate trend nowadays where people who don’t really have the luxury of excess money spend what they do have on things they don’t need. This isn’t completely the fault of those people; saving is hard. If you believe your money isn’t really working for you, there are a few things you should reexamine. Here are some of the common things people spend too much money on.

Groceries

As an unavoidable part of living, many people don’t put too much thought into how much they spend on groceries. If you’re strapped for cash, you shouldn’t frequent the more expensive grocery stores. Instead, try to focus on buying in bulk. While this may seem more expensive in the moment, the long-run savings you’ll make by buying in bulk will actually end up saving you money.

Clothing

If you’re always buying brand-new clothes from department stores, you are not working with your clothing budget at all. There are plenty of secondhand and thrift stores that you can get clothes from, often the same quality at much better prices. You don’t have to give up your shopping trips, you just need to adjust where you’re buying from.

Eating Out

Many of us treat going out to eat as the norm for most of our meals. However, you should try to rethink this. Takeout and delivery are great, but restaurants charge extra for the convenience that they bring to the table. To go along with buying in bulk as we said above, flex your cooking muscles a few more times a week and you’ll have much more money in your pocket.

Gym Memberships

There’s nothing wrong with paying for a gym membership, as getting equipment for your home can also be cost prohibitive. However, there are different levels of gym memberships. If you are subscribed to a gym that offers saunas, massages, hot tubs, and steam rooms but never use those services, you are letting your money slip away with every month that goes by.

Coffee

You can’t talk about things people spend too much money on without mentioning coffee. If you are someone that gets coffee on your way to work every day, you are flushing money down the drain. Unless you’re just desperate for a sugar high, buying and making coffee at home is a much more cost-effective way to get your early morning caffeine.

Cable Television

Let’s face it, when was the last time you really watched cable television? If you’re like many, you’re much more focused on streaming services for your viewing pleasures. Don’t pay for something you never use. Drop the cable subscription and you probably won’t even notice it being gone, but your wallet probably will.