25 Tips to REALLY Cut Costs & Build Savings - SAVE MONEY FASTER

I’m with you girls don’t spend foolishly only when it’s necessary

Thanks Jennifer.

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This is about the third video I have watched, of yours. I love it, I just subscribed. I love your approach, no yelling or in your face & no shaming. So peaceful & reassuring. I also love scrolling through the comments. Loads of more ideas there. Enjoying your channel, thank you.

Remember that Rakuten has coupons too!

I use Upside for gas. It’s great.

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Excellent tips yet again!! And congrats on the instant pot! I love mine, it’s one thing I will never be without! I unplug any thing I am not using…all small appliance (toaster, can opener, tv etc). Believe it or not it has taken my electric bill down a bit and anything is better than nothing.

Eat before you shop for groceries then you will not buy things just because you are hungry.

Hi. I just saw your video with the apple tree. I believe that you need to plant a second apple tree near that one in order for pollination and to get fruit! So use the other seeds from your daughters root fairy apple gift!

I agree shopping online and then doing pickup is a great way to prevent buying things not on your list. However, i just learned that when you do that, it can be much more expensive than shopping in person. I went to Aldi's last week. When I got home, i pulled out the receipt and got on the Aldi's website and pretended to shop for the exact same items I purchased at that store. EVERY item was $0.10 to more than $0.50 more expensive online. I had no idea stores did that until I had a friend challenge me to check it out.

i love Ibotta and Rakuten.

I'm just popping by to see how close you are to your goal of paying off your mortgage this year :)

I love the idea of finding a hobby; we don’t have tv, it has been like 7 years or so, since then, we live life, instead of watching others.. I love gardening, reorganizing different areas of my house, painting, reading awesome books etc. Thank you for your great ideas!💡

All Time Hobbies
Art and Gardening, mostly plants that You can eat

We do a lot of your tips, but I just started the compare prices of name brand verses store brands, thanks

The one I like the best is to use a smaller cart.

For groceries shop online, it saves time and money. You won't spend money in items you don't need.

Thanks Jen! I needed the reminder to reevaluate my habits.

Love this video

Upside gas app also let's you know where cheapest gas and you earn cash. I love the app, going to purchase gas anyway, might as well get the free money.

Question? Are you suppose to tip the person that brings your groceries to your car?

I use Rakuten and also Ibotta, which is my favorite cashback app. I cashed out over $500 in 2023

I like ibotta you get coupons as well as cash back

Carts. Lol. I love those little carts. Sometimes I go outside and get one if I can’t find one in the stall. 😅😅

Right now I’m tracking groceries and household consumables by category to see if my idea of how long everything lasts is correct or if I am overbuying or if I am over consuming some more expensive items (Aka, to see what I might need to cut down on). Also letting more things get down to the wire before I rush to buy more just to see how long I can make them last. I think I’m going to also add the sale patterns to my inventory tracking. Great idea.

So Jennifer how is your plans going for paying off the mortgage on your house, I think you said you were going to achieve by 2024?

I try never to grocery shop on an empty tummy! It leads to buying anything & everything in sight!

Use it up wear it out make do do without

When you open a packet of something write date it's been open

I had an ‘emergency fund’ built up. Thank goodness!!!
My mom got very sick. She was transferred to a hospital 120 miles away. She was in the hospital for over a month. The fund was used for meals, motel, gas, and anything else on those trips. I was so glad I had that!!

I started doing this during the pandemic…when I make out my grocery list, I make it out so I start at the back of the store and work my way to the front. I have the item, location and price on my list (using the website for the aisle location). I can get in the store, head to the back and wind my way to the front and the cashier’s. I don’t browse or wander up and down each aisle. I also do my shopping first thing every Saturday and I’m usually waiting in line when they open the store. Very little crowds, no distractions and I can get a week’s worth of shopping done in about 20 minutes. I am shelf cooking this month because my freezer and pantry are full. I’m also doing a no-spend January but will follow it with a low-spend year. PS…growing up in northern Minnesota, we heard, “Shut the door! Were you born in a barn?”…awe, memories!

I just recently discovered your content and instantly followed! I really appreciate your advice and your voice/tone is very comforting/soothing! These tips will help me achieve my 2024 goals! Thank you 🙌🏼

I shop our pantry, fridge, & freezer to eat up what we have before grocery shopping

Fast fashion companies are well known for horrific human rights. I can go on for hours. They are made to fall apart easily. Customers don't feel bad about spending more money to replace it because it didn't cost much to get in the first place.

My retirement plans were wiped out ages ago. Divorce, cancer, disability, not working.

My food budget is SNAP and local food pantry.

I was able to get my calcium supplements for 50% off. Saved $10.

I like the timeless clothes tip. And the use what you have in your house instead of buying more decor! Shop your house first ! Love your channel !

Dont spend 50.bucks a week on hair and nails.

I'm making lists of things I can make with the craft supplies I already have.

Need budget information. Please let me know what type of dewy makeup you use?

I gave my instant pot away. Too big, heavy and bulky for me (I live alone). I love my crock pot, and being retired, have the time to wait for food to cook all day for dinner.

Great tips! I enjoy your videos😊

Thank you, Jennifer, for all your great tips

I'm learning Mahjong at my Temple - free lessons and a great way to meet people.

Volunteering fills my time.

I have my pantry inventory on my cellphone with expiration dates. New items are put behind current items.

Reading and volunteering

I have higher quality clothes from when I was working. I have pants, cashmere sweaters, etc, more than 5 years old. I dry clean them at home in dryer.

I hold my phone until it dies.

I make it part of my routine to check my bank account.

I've discovered that my H.E.B. has the lowest gas price. Also, Costco, but they are nearby.

I unplug coffee and hot water kettle after use.

I write on my phone memo pad my grocery list. As I run out of items, I write them there. I do an inventory of my refrigerator and pantry.

Thank you for really good tips! I love rearranging furniture. I stay at home a lot! I am currently using my smaller fridge it helps to lessen the groceries I buy. I keep aside reserves every month and buy less times. Only buy what i need online. It does reduce unnecessary buys. I am downsizing to reduce overall monthly expenses. Yes i am getting through old stock. I have decided that i do not really stock so much. I stocked up 2 years ago and it did a lot of savings on spaghetti sauces and pasta. Oh yes i am paranoid about turning off lights. Also grandma was so good recooking leftovers. Petrol is pretty standard and subsidised. I have a monthly spreadsheets to track expenses. Fixed allowance has been set up. I delegated bills to be paid by my son. This year is my no spending year as a newbie frugal wannabe! Only buy on need to basis. Always watching out for bargain grocery deals. Always checking out on consumer index. Best hobby started an edible garden. Already identified the best priced stores. Oh yes, this year is the year to have an emergency fund. No debt from now on. Greatly appreciate this insights and foresight!