“It has been a game-changer for saving money.”
Here’s what people had to say:
1.
“Bringing my own lunch.
u/readsalotman
3.
“Clearing out my pantry every half/quarter year.
I love buying in bulk or when something is on clearance.
I have a bad habit of forgetting what I own.
Everything else needs to come from the pantry.
u/littlelazybee
4.
“Using the library.
It’s been a boon both financially and mentally.”
“I dont allow myself to buy anything unless I am willing to let something go.
Goes along with my anti-clutter and anti-consumerism.”
u/momentofclarity_2022
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7.
We use a Chemex and some excellent Costco coffee beans that we grind ourselves.”
“For online shopping, leave it in the cart.
Most of the time its not necessary and Ill remove it or orphan the cart.”
u/teegee0005
9.
“I double-check I REALLY want something before I purchase it, especially if the purchase exceeds $100.
u/in-out-up-down-5280
10.
“Basic maintenance and repairs of your home, car, and belongings.
Becoming a handyman takes only repetition of doing the basics around your home.
What on earth?!?
So, over the years, Ive been mindful of how much my peers and now direct reports spend.
For me, its one haircut a year/year and a half.
Makeup during specific sales only.
Second hand professional clothes (all designer like Elie Tahari, MM LaFleur, and Maggy London).
I get compliments frequently on timeless pieces and never feel underdressed from meetings to galas.
u/tranwreck
12.
“My wife and I both work less than two miles from home.
Wear and tear on cars and gas savings for the better part of 25 years add up.”
u/judgesmalls23
13.
My husband and I both have very long days.
Once we changed to frozen food we started eating at home more.
Its not the cheapest option but it saves US money.
So were happy about it.”
u/sllver_mcgee
15.
“I bought the cheapest 2013 Prius C when gas prices were skyrocketing.
I get between 50 to 60 mpg on my daily 60-mile commute.”
u/gumbledore2000
16.
I actually eat more fruit and veg this way because most of the work is done.”
“Rent/buy less house and car than you’re able to afford.
I realize that for many people, even the most basic housing and transportation costs are unaffordable.
u/suburbansubversive
18.
After that, a portion goes into savings (for large expenses).
I live off the rest.”
u/bettafromdaville
19.
“Being very careful about what auto-renew or subscription services I have.
Not to say I have no services; Im just very careful not to put things on autopay.
Honestly, a lot of folks have services they dont use or only use a few of the features.
I will also check my existing services and see if they offer what I want.
Or I just do without.
With everything becoming a subscription these days I try super hard to have as few as possible!”
Ive wasted so much money buying and replacing cheap crap.”
u/bee_luv
21.
“Pay in cash when I’m hanging with friends.
Automatically limits my drinking and spending to what’s in my pocket.”
u/321applesauce
22.
It cuts a lot of costs related to employment, such as clothing, transportation, and food costs.
I saved $10k less during the time I was going to the office.
“What I eat for the week depends on what is on sale at the grocery stores that week.
u/crazycanadianferret
24.
“I price match and shop sales when I can.
Then I’ll take the amount I saved, and I put it into another savings account.
I typically save about $100-$130/per month.
It’s not a ton of money, but we’ve been doing it for a few years.
It basically takes the edge off bigger expenses a couple of times a year.”
Points pay for vacations, and cash back pays for Christmas gifts!
