6) Be prudent when using debit and credit cards. To avoid interest charges, try to limit credit card purchases to amount you can pay off in full at the end of the month. If you use a debit card, do not rely on an overdraft feature to spend money you know you do not  have. With either approach, you will have more money available for emergency savings.

 

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