MANILA, Philippines – When running a household, you are constantly looking for ways to maximize the month’s budget.

From making more cost-effective choices at the grocery or unplugging appliances that are not being used, every peso saved makes a big difference.

But are your money saving habits really effective? Try out the savings calculator below and check if you truly are going for the most sensible and most matipid option.

The calculator is simple. Just answer the series of quick questions below by clicking on the graphic of your answer of choice.

After each answer you will either collect 1 or 2 coins as a symbol of your savings. The number of coins you manage to accumulate after answering all the questions determines how matipid your habits are. – Rappler.com

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