“It’s saved me quite a bit.”
Rounding upmoney-savingtipsisone ofmy favoritethings.
“Facebook Buy Nothing groups are a lifesaver!
“It’s saved me quite a bit."
To say nothing of reducing my own anxiety levels!”
lazytortoise89
“My big questions are, Do I have space for it?
Do I have time to enjoy it?
Lunamyluna
3.
“I buy food through the Flashfood app.
It’s like a manager’s special rack in app form.
The food is expiring soon or is discontinued but still good.
I usually buy whatever meat they have and freeze it until I use it.
It’s saved me quite a bit.”
lazycake78
4.
“I adopted this policy not long ago.
Very tough at the start, but it’s gotten easier since.”
Prolix
6.
So much more affordable.”
bittertable44
7.
“Unplugging things not in use is a huge one!
“On payday, I put away for savings in an instant- or easy-access savings account.
hannahh43
9.
“I sat down and made a budget.
I realized I had been lying to myself for decades.
I am now getting back on track, and its painful and joyous all at once.”
u/frithar
10.
We’re still working on it.
We put together some unusual meals but are saving money each week.
Most companies offer discounts to new customers, not to existing ones.”
wylyjoan
12.
“I keep a small cooler in my car.
I know Im going to get hungry when Im out running errands or shopping.
I check that some of it is fun stuff so I dont feel the urge to stop for treats.
This saves me from stopping at fast-food places and really keeps my splurges down.”
forestmelodies
13.
“Increasing the time between recurring expenses like haircuts adds up to savings over time.
“Community events, for sure.
My city library offers fun adult craft nights for free once a month.
It’s fun to meet new people and just relax.
u/ynicole22
“I havent heard of Cloud Library, but I use Libby, and its great!
I highly recommend taking advantage of getting a library card.”
u/cucumberappleblizz
“Kanopy and Hoopla come with many libraries, as well.
Movies and more e/audiobooks.
Also, city passes to cool places.”
u/emu30
15.
“A tip I always tell people is to think about how much time that money took to earn.
u/unendingone
16.
“Buy in-season fruit and veg.
The fresh ones are usually gross.
Oh, and watch your store ads for meat sales.
Get some freezer bags, split it up, and freeze it.
Or make a big batch of whatever and eat off of it for a few days.”
u/teamdogemama
18.
“Paying yourself back.
For example, I just bought a new pair of expensive shoes.
I use this for a lot of things.
Quite honestly, it is probably too much, haha, but it only saves me money.”
u/ketchupandcheeseonly
19.
“Use curbside pickup as much as possible.
If you dont go into the store, then you wont buy unnecessary stuff.
It also saves a lot of time and hassle.”
There are a few things this can help with.
You have oatmeal for breakfast every day, and always add whatever fruit you should probably use up.”
“My personal favorite is beans and rice.
Its also easy to turn any leftovers into soup.”
u/gullible_concept_428
21.
“Buy the sample size first before you commit to the full product.
This has saved my ass on shampoos I didn’t like, makeup, sunscreens, and even food.
u/meatballbusiness
22.
“I shop around for my insurance every January, since it’s the beginning of a new year.
I also do my health checkups and major car maintenance.
One year, I actually saved $200 on my insurance by switching to another company.”
“When shopping for clothes or accessories online, I rarely buy immediately or pay full price ever.
Ill usually save the item and wait at least a month to see if I still want it.
If I do, then I will buy in a sale.
OR my other little hack: I look at the brand’s tagged photos on Instagram.
Quite often, you will find a tagged pic of an influencer with a discount code!”
u/sunny_and_lucky88
24.
“I’ve instituted a system where I buy things on Wednesdays.
For absolute emergencies (usually related to my 18-month-old), I will make an exception.
But groceries, gas, Costco, and even Amazon are all done on a Wednesday.
u/missmegz1492
25.
“Pick a store and get really good at using their rewards system.
I just don’t have the time or energy to be going to a bunch of different places.
We go to Safeway and Costco Trader Joe’s maybe once a month for wine and snacks.
“Watch who and what you follow on social.
I unfollowed a lot of influencers who were overconsuming.
I love following the ones who teach you to shop your closet.”
u/dcmom14
27. u/agitpropgremlin
“Repairing as well I had a backpack that had several pockets that split along the zipper seams.
u/Balthanon
28.
“Check the markdown racks at your grocery.
I find cheap cereal, bread, and veggies that I can prep and freeze.
Go early in the morning, and meat going out of date that day is often marked down.
Take it home, portion it out, and freeze it.”
“I have learned to repair almost any home appliance.
YouTube is a lifesaver and has literally saved me thousands of dollars.
u/Gibbons74
30. you’re able to sometimes pick up an expensive appliance for just a few dollars.
‘Used’ often means they tried it once and didn’t use it after that.
I’ve gotten a brand-new air fryer still in the original box for $5.”
u/TheFairyingForest
“Facebook Marketplace is a nice spot for slightly used appliances.”
u/k-c-jones
31.
“Never buy treats at full price.
just don’t do it at full price.
Our local burger place has a two-for-one special that comes up every six weeks or so.
My wife and I look at our budget radically.
Do we need every item?
Do we really need a second car?
Keep this in mind when youre dating.”
u/Scout-CM
33.
“This year, I stopped getting coffee and drinks outside.
This saves me about $125 to $150 per month.
Im unexpectedly not even missing it, and Im planning to throw this money into my retirement account.”
u/iridescent__wings
34.
“Switching to an old-school razor blade razor instead of the plastic ones.
Shaves fantastically, lasts forever, and razor blades are incredibly cheap.”
“Menstrual cup and menstrual underwear.
I never even feel that I’m on my period anymore.”
u/floriish
36.
Youll be amazed at how much is still left once it stops squeezing out.
u/Icy-Tomatillo-7556
37.
“I got some more containers and now make as much food as possible.
Doubling the amount of food rarely involves twice the work.
Then I freeze what I know I can’t eat.
“Try cascading leftovers, or meals where the leftovers ‘lead’ or cascade into another.
Baked potato one night turns into potato soup the next.
Chili can be repurposed into spaghetti sauce or put on top of chips for nachos.
I personally roast a chicken with veggies.
The carcass turns into chicken noodle soup.
I get a couple meals and lunches for four for a price under $30 total.”
u/napsrule563
39. u/prodigalnun
40.
“I do a fiscal fast once a month.
So, for about 1/3 of the year, I don’t spend a penny.
Works for me!”
“Sell anything you dont use on eBay.
Make some extra money and declutter your space.
Sold the stand legs on eBay for $30!
Also, someone is using it, and it doesnt have to go into a landfill.
u/macaronsforeveryone
42.
It is work and time, but I have saved serious money.
I just wish companies valued longtime customers.”
u/laugust27
43.
“Find a friend that is also frugal.
We made a list of frugal activities, and often do something cheap/free whenever we hang out.
“Delete any food ordering apps off your phone!
I had DoorDash and Grubhub and didnt realize just how much I was spending on delivery.
u/heyynickkayy
45.
Cuts down on food waste.”
u/panicinthecar
46.
“Double check your health insurance benefits (US specific).
If you have insurance that does this, take advantage.
Get money off your produce.
Get free pre-prepared healthy meals.
Get a free gym membership.”
“I only buy out-of-season clothes.
Helps, too, that I’m a man.
We don’t really do fashion trends, lol.”
u/franklinsuglydolphin
48.
“Buy your cellphone outright and then use a prepaid month-to-month plan.”
u/quadrophonicdaydream
49.
“When something you use regularly is on sale, stock up.
My family likes to make Starbucks espresso at home, and a small bag is now $10.
“Stack savings when you might, as well.
u/gofunkyourself69
51. u/rumtiger
52.
Driving faster burns more fuel.
Leave a little earlier and drive a normal speed instead of rushing around.”
u/knaimoli619
54.
“I rent DVDs and stream shows through the library instead of having a streaming service subscription.
It meets my needs, and saves me roughly $30 a month.”
u/ok-fact7320
55.
“I pay with everything using cash back credit cards and pay my statement in full every month.”
“I started getting cash out each month instead of using my debit card.
I also dont spend coins.
All my change goes into a jar, and I turn it in every few months.
57.And finally, “For me, it was quitting smoking.
You never realize how much you’re spending on it until you’re not.”
