Life can be expensive at the best of times, but in the midst of a pandemic, when jobs and salaries are affected and times are hard, saving money can be incredibly difficult to do.

But don’t panic! There’s really no need, because there are lots of ways you can actually cut your costs that you might not know about.

Not only can you do a few things yourself, but there are people out there who realise their customers’ plights and are willing to help.

In this piece, we’ll take you through thirty ways you can save money during a pandemic…

30. Mortgage Payments

If you’re worried about paying your mortgage, never fear. Countless lenders are offering lenience to their customers in these trying times – so talk to them about the possibility of either lowering your payments until things get better, or even about the possibility of pausing your payments completely until you’re able to afford them again.

29. Utility Bills

In the middle of a crisis, the last thing you want or need is having utilities like your lights and water turned off – and, thankfully, a number of utility companies are making sure that won’t happen, even in the absence of customer payment in these trying times. If it is a concern for you, however, give your utility providers a call to request deferment on your current payments or the possibility of getting on a payment plan.