Tired of carrying a purse with cards you don't use?The money clip is attractive.This accessory can be tucked into a blazer's breast pocket or hidden in a pair of trousers' side pocket.Its slender design, ease of use, and sense of style make it a great choice for carrying your currency.There are a few easy ways to use your money clip.
Step 1: You can learn how to use a money clip.
Money clips are an easy way to handle your money once you know how to use them.If you've never used a money clip before, use the instructions below.The process of using a money clip begins with gathering your paper bills and credit cards.The bills should be folded in half.The bills should be pushed into the clip first.The prongs should hold them there.The credit cards are under the prong.Money clips may have a pocket or band to hold them.You can put the money clip in your pocket.You can attach the clip to the material of the pocket.If you want to use your money, you can either reach in and grab a bill or pull the clip out and go through it.
Step 2: Put your bills in chronological order.
You'll learn how to use your money clip like a pro in the rest of this section.Pick up your paper bills and make a small stack from them.One way to order them is to put the bigger bills on the bottom and the smaller bills at the top.It's easy to pull small bills out of the clip when you need to make purchases.The smaller bills should be on the bottom of the stack.This is a good idea for discouraging pickpockets.
Step 3: You can put your cash and cards in your money clip.
Take the folded stack of cash and put it in the clip.It should be in place because of the pressure from the prongs.If you're using a plain money clip, you should put your cards in the center of your folded cash first.Put the clip around the entire mass.Attach your cards to the card holder if you're using a money clip.Attach the money clip to your cash by sliding it into it.Hold your credit cards somewhere else if you are using a magnetic money clip.The magnetic strips on the cards can be ruined by the magnet.
Step 4: Put the money clip in a pocket.
The money clip is ready to use.You have to decide where to carry it.The of your pants provides easy access, but takes up space you might use for your phone, keys, and so on.Your clip is a little more vulnerable to pick-pockets because of the convenience of your pants.Some people experience back pain when carrying things in their rear pockets.As long as you remember not to leave the jacket behind, the coat or jacket provides a bit more security.
Step 5: As needed, pull money from the clip.
It shouldn't take long for you to learn how to slide individual bills from the clip.If you remember the order in which you stacked your bills, you can do this without taking your clip out of your pocket.If you want to find the bills or cards you need, you can take out the clip, remove the folded cash, and go through it.
Step 6: There is a basic two-prong model.
The simple, functional design is what most money clips are based on.The money is held in between two metal or plastic prongs.They look like clothespins, fancy paper clips, or folded pieces of metal.These are the most elegant money clips.They don't offer as much storage space as other types, but their design is attractive.The materials used in high-end models may be precious metals or leather.
Step 7: You can use a money clip with a card holder.
You can hold your credit cards in this pocket.Storage size can be different from model to model.It's nice if you have more than one or two cards, because these clips give you more storage.These are a little larger.
Step 8: A money clip with a money band is a good way to try it.
Extra money or cards are wrapped around a small band of elastic or fabric.This feature is often offered with a card holder.These are good for holding odd shaped items.This feature makes the clip a little heavier.
Step 9: You can try a double-sided money clip.
There is a second place to hold your money in some money clips.The extra clip works the same way as the first one.The clip is a little bulkier because of the extra storage space.Unless you can slide your clothing fabric between the items, you will have to let the clip sit in your pocket.
Step 10: You can use a magnetic money clip.
Two small magnets are connected to a strap of leather or fabric in these types of clips.The magnets keep the clip shut.These aren't good for credit cards.The magnetic strip on the card can be damaged by magnets.
Step 11: The bare essentials are what you should narrow your wallet's contents to.
Money clips hold less money than a standard wallet, so you'll want to get rid of anything you don't need.Carrying and in your clip is a general rule.Most of the time you won't have room for much else.You have to be very careful about what you carry in your wallet.Whatever you have no use for, throw it away.The great thing about a money clip is that it is so small.Stuffing it full of unnecessary things won't affect this.
Step 12: You can choose which cards to carry.
Money clips with card holders may not have as much space for cards as your old wallet did.You may want to have a few essentials with you.You should always have your ID on you, even if you don't have one.There is a possibility that this is not the case.If you have more than one, choose the card you use the most..You may have more than one.Pick the one you use the most.You can change out your credit cards on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Step 13: There are better places to find things that used to be in your wallet.
Seldom-used items that are still important to have, like your library card, should be kept somewhere besides your money clip.You can find new homes for these things in convenient places.You can keep your club membership in the glove compartment of your car.You can keep your gym card in your bag or briefcase.Do not forget where you are storing these items.You may want to keep a single folded-up note in your money clip until you get used to the new arrangement.
Step 14: A variety of bills can be transferred to your clip.
It's up to you, but you should carry a good amount of bills.You can pay for most purchases without changing your clip by carrying a few denominations of bills.The following combination will allow you to cover any expense up to $89 without getting more than $1 in change.Change in $1 and $5 bills is constant, so you won't want to increase the number of bills.