Six Money-Saving Hacks from Cheap People
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Trying to spend less? Someone asked people in a Reddit group called “Frugal” for ideas. Here are a few money-saving hacks from cheap people . . .
1. You can’t buy something unless you get rid of something else. You’ll buy less junk and end up with just the stuff you really want.
2. Use a budgeting app to track impulse purchases. Just the purchases you didn’t really NEED to make. It’ll show you how it all adds up each month.
3. Use the library. It seems like no one does anymore, even though it’s free. A lot of libraries let you stream movies for free now, or even check out tools.
4. Pay with cash when you’re out with friends. Take a set amount with you. It’ll keep you from overspending, especially when you’re out drinking.
5. Plan your meals while you shop. Like if pork chops are on sale, do that instead of chicken.
6. Pack a lunch. Not a new idea. But someone did the math and found it’s saved them $35,000 in 12 years. That’s about three grand a year.
