Watching YouTube videos is a good way to learn skills so you don’t have to pay someone to fix a problem you might have. Buying only what you need, if you buy food you can bring some cheap snacks with you so you don’t end up spending tons at coffee shops, or corner stores. Knowing what food you’d eat can prevent wasted food and save money. Keep track of spending by writing, and typing down money in and money out. Avoid consuming products such as reduced food (unless its pennies on the dollar), and x% off for a limited time. If free stuff is offered take it, while being aware of hidden fees, or terms and conditions.

  • @OsrsNeedsF2P
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    42 years ago

    Don’t be poor. Being poor is expensive.

    Jokes aside:

    • Pirate
    • Only buy food on sale
    • Live in a low cost of living area (I moved to Korea, YOLO no regrets)
    • Don’t have a car
    • Don’t be addicted to drinking/smoking/coffee
    • Track your spending

    The number one trend here is it needs to be a habit. Yeah you can save 50$ here or 50$ there with crazy tricks, but having something that saves you 25% over time is way better

  • erpicht
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    22 years ago

    I don’t have subscriptions to streaming / media services of any sort. I check out DVDs from my local library. Ditto with books, comics, music, etc. Libraries offer a whole host of excellent services people largely ignore. If only they had video games too! (However, the Internet Archive has a bunch of older games one can play)

    I also don’t buy snack items. Nuts and fruit are perhaps the exceptions, but they’re usually incorporated into my meals anyhow.