Someone asked for frugal living tips on a popular online financial advice forum that considerably changed people's lives. Others came to the comments section with their best ideas.
If you have an online shopping habit and spend way more than you mean to, you could implement this clever 48-hour trick. For example, if you're scrolling through your favorite store and see a cute top, stop yourself before pressing purchase.
Get in the mindset that your money is directly linked to the hours you work. Say you make $20 per hour. If you're looking at a $200 air fryer, consider it ten hours of work. Is your precious time worth it?
Many online stores offer a wishlist option, so you don't have to add items directly to your cart. Instead, try adding something you want to your wishlist rather than pressing purchase immediately. That leaves you some time to consider your purchase logically rather than making a rash decision.
Leisure activities cost money, whether attending a concert, attending a baseball game, or even subscribing to a streaming service. But did you know there are often community events and venues you can access for free?
It can be so much easier to grab a sandwich at the local deli than meal prep at home for lunch at work. But if you bring your food, you'll be surprised to see how much money you can save. One user who recently quit going out to lunch so often adds, “Nowadays when I do go out for lunch, it tends to be much more intentional and enjoyable.”