Parties and discos claim your entire weekend -- at least when the month starts.

The moolah runs out either towards the end of the month (if you are lucky), or after the first 15 days (if you have been liberal), and you are left scratching for change.

No, I'm not clairvoyant. This is a familiar story for most of us.

But here's a ray of hope for the broke: The right kind of spending and a hint of restraint could turn your cash-strapped month end to one where you could end up saving a few bucks.

Get Ahead has a few pointers to help prioritise your expenses.

Text: Sachin Lele
Illustrations: Dominic Xavier