20 Frugal Living Tips | Minimalism & Saving Money
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- If you want some frugal minimalist tips your in the right place!
Combining frugal living and minimalism can be a great start for saving money and building a lifestyle that you want. Here are some tips that I've done or am about to do.
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What's frugal/minimalist tip has helped you the most?
Meal planning saves us a ton. Thanks for sharing the idea about having ingredients on hand to make 5-minute meals. Very smart; and after hearing it, think it's a no-brainer!
Sticking to one car. We currently just went down to one car because our other one was totaled. I've been really tempted to get another car but man does it cost money, and I'm considering just toughing it out and dealing with the inconvenience because it would be financially wise... ugh lol.
Using things up before buying another one. Also helps reduce clutter and waste! ✨
Most certainly declutteiring! Whereas my room used to be a mess so bad I would neglect cleaning it, since decluttering, cleaning is never more than a 10m job!
I just started being serious about meal planning this year. It has had an immense impact. Not only saving money on useless grocery items, but it takes the stress out of trying to figure out what to eat every night. Also, big tip - actually EAT your leftovers! You'd be amazed at what can be reheated and thrown into a tortilla shell!
*5 things to quit right now:*
*1. Overthinking*
*2. Trying to make everyone happy*
*3. Living in the past*
*4. Worrying*
*5. Doubting yourself*
Yes, very true! Saludos from Mexico
Beautiful
#2 is so right on. I buy what I need not what I want. I Brownbag My Lunch Four Days A Week and "Treat" Myself on Friday. I eat Breakfast before going to work, I don't have a problem with Walmart, or even A Thrift Shop, if the clothes are still good you can still wear it with style. Iron your Clothes and make them look fresh. On Tom Ford's Mr. Porter Channel, or even British GQ there is a Clip teaching you how to Iron, and so many other words of advice. Have an Agenda and write your schedule so you know what you have to do on certain days. I read a Motivational Quote, and read a Bible Passage which helps me alot. I "Make" My Bed each day religiously, then I try to write in My Journal each day or The Weekend. Keep track of your Bills. I use an Excel Sheet and I have my Finances down pat. I try to pay certain Bills as soon as possible. I pay My Cell Phone Bill at least Two Weeks before it is due. Make sure you have your toiletries ready for work the day before, IE Facecloth, Towel, and when it comes to your Toothbrush, have a Cap on it that way no bacteria can collect on it during the day. When you "Flush" keep the Lid down so no bacteria flies out.
@@laminage 🙏🙏
Great list - can you add “judging yourself based on what other people have….”
Looked for this, but couldn't find, so here you go:
1. Have at least 3 meals you can cook in 5 minutes
2. Try to build a second stream of income
3. Cook batched meals (meal-prep)
4. Make a meal plan
5. Make a capsule wardrobe
6. Cut your own hair
7. Use a high interest savings account
8. Save money by being creative and buying used
9. Practice saying you (if it's not a hell yea, it's a no)
10. Play the minimalism game
11. Have very few subscriptions
12. Share your subscriptions
13. Try to DIY before paying a professional
14. Negotiate phone and internet plans
15. Sell your extra car
16. Do some preventative maintenance
17. Read as many financial books as you can
18. Try to use cash for at least a month
19. Write down your goals
20. Consider refinancing
„Sell your extra car“ - it doesn’t get any more American than that
@@JamesSmith-kv8js First world problems.
Thank you so much!
@@JamesSmith-kv8js legit lol
Wow
Your shirt switch scene was on POINT👌 Thanks for making me laugh each week!
Lol glad you enjoyed it! That was harder to film than I thought it would be 😂
@@GabeBult 😆😆
You can see how much effort he put into these videos - loved it Gabe!
Something many people don't think about- it is worth it to go to therapy for a few months now while you don't have major issues going on. You'll learn valuable skills that with help you life a healthier and happier life even after you start going. People who do this usually have less physical and mental issues down the road because they know coping mechanisms that are mentally & physically healthy. Mentally unhealthy people have physical health issues. And if you can't cope you might end up needing years of therapy later down the road rather than a few months now. Mental health can be proactive too!!!
I express myself emotionally in life. All the way up I talk things out or talk to people. I don't carry things and take in all the advice I can to stay healthy. Many times you have to weed out bad advice, but always stay open to learning how to handle things to grow 😄
Plenty of "free" self help videos on just about every subject imaginable here on CZcams. I used to worknat a therapist office... most just want you on meds and dependant on them
No one else has come close to getting through to me, on so many levels. I actually look forward to learning things from you Gabe! I'm 66, female, and I hope the next years of my life are awesome - Thanks a lot Gabe - keep them coming! Very helpful!
I too am a 66 year old female am finally getting it, I regret that it didn't sink in sooner .I look forward to challenging myself with Gabe's encouragement.
When you realise u've been a minimalist ur whole life without even knowing it..
Many people on line claim to be minimalist because it is trendy. Most are not once you see a few actual minimalists.
Me 🖐
I'm 19 years old and I've been saving half my pocket money since I was 15 iam now close to a 6 figure amount
haha and also that your grandma and mother had been a minimalist too but had been called poor or miser the whole life.
😅 I've just been poor
Hahaha look at you having fun with all those transitions 🤩
It was like so fun lol
@@GabeBult i showed the part with the shirts to my toddler. He laughed so hard 🤣
Wicked good video Gabe!
Fantastic job on the video! Always great advice... I got rid of my car 3 years ago. I live in a large multi City area that has great connecting bus services. I get great exercise oh and what the fun I have dragging groceries home once a week. Only buy what I need that is on sale, I do a lot of canning and freezing, grocery budget is only $70 a month.
I rarely ever pay full price on anything. My couch was free and most of my furniture, home decor, and clothing are secondhand! I’ve saved SO much 😌👍
Same. Years of used couches, family bureau, bed, rocking chair. Bunk beds, shampoos, and just being a junk collector to furnish my tiny home.
I forgot about the used toilet sitting in a junk pile in a junk truck.😄
@@livingonnothing541 😄
@@MarielaMerino the homemade bookshelf, crates for furniture, and a car that almost split in two down the highway with a rotted frame! 😄😄
In my two room apartment I have two couches all free. My parents gave me so much free stuff, even night table for my cable modem. I barely have anything new or paid here. They on the other hand like from time to time change furniture and previous ones needs to go somewhere. So it may just be me. I enjoy to live frugally and cheap. This is my life!
*I heard this expression once: life is like shooting a bow and arrow, you have to aim higher than you want to hit.*
Aim at nothing and you will always hit it.
Thank you for sharing a specific 5 minute meal. I would love to see more of those. 🍜 I loved this video! Affirmed so much of my lifestyle 😊
I go grocery shopping every two months. I developed this ritual during the pandemic. I make a list and meal plan weekly.
Good game plan. Looking at long term standards
I dropped a like.
Thanks!
You always have great stuff. The shirt scene was amazing. I started reading a lot of financial books this past year and went from a negative net worth to a positive one. I feel a lot better about our financial picture than I did just a year ago. Thanks for this informative video!
That's awesome!
I tried cutting my own hair. The hand eye coordination you need to cut and edge up the back is insane. Cut too much off and I put down the clippers instantly lol
My pro tips for eating well on a small budget:
Know what you're up against. Make meals that will win over takeout, restaurant foods, snack foods or readymeals (unless what you planned, was one of those things), every time.
Learn to cook, think of it as an empowering act of self care, instead of either a hobby, or a chore.
Buy mostly cheap, nutritious, single ingredients, and make simple, balanced meals.
For variety as well as structure, have some kind of rotation on meals, for instance dinner themes (Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Fishy Friday, Sunday Steak).
Meal plan to shop smart to avoid waste.
Love this!
There was great encouragement here regardless of your stage of life. Thank you for sharing.
I go to haircutting to students. They are for free and always have tones of students who wants to exercise (with their coach behind of cours).
I go to charity shop, if they have something to replace my old things (I got my waterboiler, trays, plates and so kind of stuff, even Guccy boots and Fishbone jeans for like 1 dollar, and so on...)
Exchages: I recently do clothes exchange with my freiends. Not only saves money, but saves waste and the world.
I am not against cash, but... I use my credit card everywhere I can. Just whisely. Never buy a thing I could not afford with cash. I have never bought more stuff than it was my salary, but I got my bonuses back after i bought something, so I saved money. Also I have insurace with the card, so if I travel somewhere (which is very common, because I live 10 mins walk to the border of other country), I feel secure.
Thank you for all your insight Gabe!
Yes to experiences...quality experiences. No to a lot. I do a digital version of the envelope method over 2 banks...so easy.
*Don't let yesterday take too much up today. You are only as good as you last day.*
*Let's make today a great one!* 🔥
Hi from Ireland! Recently found your channel and I just love your videos.
Thank you for sharing this I didn't know I wanted to be a minimalist until I recently moved.. I'm in a process. I threw out so much.. oh my but I still have so much that I needed to store them. Anyway thanks for the motivation and tips! Stay safe and blessed 💕 love from Canada 🇨🇦
Meal Plan and batch cooking make a big difference!
You mentioned some books that you found particularly helpful. Would you mind sharing which ones were helpful to you? Always interested in what others found worthwhile. Two biggest tips are to cook at home (saving money, much higher quality food, better health.). Tracking what I spend on in a month. I have a spreadsheet template which I have kept for 30 years and just track where my money goes (using credit cards helps me download the transactions and categorize them.). Amazing when you see how much you spend eating out or on those subscriptions, etc. I just ask if it was worth it to spend that money. And then adjust next month. Thanks for the video.
The shirt change scene was awesome. Thumbs up!
Being frugal and a minimalist is fine. But there's more to life than money. Be happy,have fun, help people and enjoy yourself! Most of all love yourself and others.
@LivesSimpleWoman it's fine to save for the future but not at the expense of the Present.
@@imtheboss1826 Agree. Enjoy the present moment.
You never read “the richest man in Babylon”? Bet not. The first step to financial independence is building cash reserve. You do that through being frugal, NOW. Then invest on income-generating assets later.
The reason I am into these videos is because I find you can sacrifice nothing to very little and save a ton of money. Like going to a different coffee shop. Or trying a different phone plan or a different brand of coffee or clothing or anything you can save a ton without changing too much about your life that is what minimalism is it's not sell everything and live miserably it's looking out seeing what you spend on that you never or rarely use. And cutting that off. Waiting for a sale if you don't need something immediately. Buying simple solid colour clothing instead of printed ones so they go with everything. These will help you save a lot without changing much about yourself.
There is more to life but money is most important. Money takes care of everything else.
Great video!! Love your channel!! Thank you for all the inspiration!!! 🌈
LOL, loved the capsule wardrobe clip... plus all of your tips. The ones I'm starting with are meal planning and writing down my goals. Thanks so much Gabe, and the best for you and your girls!
Always enjoy the content! Looking forward to the next one!
Love it! Nice work.
My best 5 minutes meal; make a taco! You need the bread and whatever you have in your fridge! Chicken or halloumi whatever you like and add all the veggies and some sauce you like! Best ever AND sooo delicious! 😍💖
Every October...I do a deep clean/sort of my apartment.
I get rid of items that are unused. I buy items that need to be replaced.
I take the whole month...I do something every day and check off a task on my list as I go.
September 1st....good to go!
I love the creative filming! And the advice.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad to know that I do most of these already:)
Everything you said, its so true and smart thinking, just brilliant .. Thank you.
Batched meals - heck yeah! I love doing this. Ditto for prepping basics like an extra jar full of chopped onions or an extra bulb of chopped garlic so it's way faster to prep meals.
the editing!! 👏🏽
⭐Great Video! You make my heart happy!😄
Great video Sir! I also like Natashas Kitchen edits.
Definitely need the 5 minute meal thing omg all the others very helpful as well, shirt trick crazy cool also
Loving those transitions Gabe! Great video.
Awesome tips thanks Gabe
Great tips and video transitions - keep going! ❤️
Great video! Very creative style of filming! Keep em' coming!
Thanks 👍
This editing and information are both top tier!! Great video!
What a GREAT VIDEO Gabe 👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻
Great editing Gabe! Love that you threw a wicked in there
It's wicked easy just to slip in sometimes
That editing was smooth!
Love this! Thanks for the great advice 👍🏾
Loved the editing throughout. Thanks for making these tips interesting and fun!
I really love the style of this video :) and the tips of course
Thank you so much Gabe!
Brilliant as always 🙂🤟🏼💚
Cool transitions! Awesome dynamic and fun video as usual Gabe!
I just refinanced my home. Dropped 2% and cut 10 yrs off the term. Also started an awesome capsule wardrobe. Both have been game-changers.
Awesome that's huge!!
@@GabeBult It's really been amazing. Thank you! :) Always love your videos, avid viewer. You give me lots of ideas for things to try with my own channel.
Great videos and I enjoyed the breaks in scenes even if you were talking to the wall on your cell😁I thrift. for so much it can never find any clothes for my husband :/ I do want to go back to cash envelopes! I stayed on track better that way.
Having a budget, conscious spending and financial minimalism is one of the most of the important thing you need in life
I'm 51 my husband 56 we are both retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debt. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Conscious spending,Having a budget,Saving and lnvesting made it possible for us this early
Many people don't know the word "budget",and it may affect your life and financial stability
Great job with your husband I bet you're living your best life right now
I'm a young dad I'm happy to hear your story it inspires me. What is FIRE movement please
@@frankbenjamin6584 FIRE means - Financial Independence Retire Early
It's been a movement teaching people financial Independent and how to retire debt free through solid lnvestment and frugal lifestyle
@@becoin3595 Thanks for the reply I will read more about the FIRE movement
This is my first on this channel and I came across your story it's inspiring and wish to achieve this goal you achieved
Share some tips if you can
Haha amazing job on all the transitions, made it even more fun to watch! Great advice as always
Thanks! Had a great time filming this one
Always feel I learn something . Positive up and real ! Thank you
Loved this one 😍
I enjoy your humor. Shirt switches were funny
At first I thought it was stripping!
LOVE the camera work/editing- thank you for the clever infotainment!
More 10 second meals please!!!!
Hahaha
That shirt transition tho 👀
Planning meals is a GREAT tip 😊
Hello. New subscriber here. Been watching you for a while now. Im a frugal person, and have multiple income since 2005. My lifestyle turn me and my hubby into a millionaire and not even noticing it.
OMG!!! What a Innovative content...👍👍👍 Hats off👏👏👏👏... Really waiting for you to reach million mile stone and am sure your content would still be informative and more Innovative... Keep up the good work Gabe👏👏👏👏
Helpful tips, Gabe 👍
Yes meal plan 💯
Thank you for these important frugal tips! Nice to see you again Gabe and you're my favorite minimalist! Greetings from Mexico. I must finish my decluttering. Really I have to get rid of a lot of stuff. My bedroom and my entire house look like a real basement. I hope to see you one in person :)) Saludos from Mexico !
Wow! That's so important to realize. Thanks for sharing this video bro.
Gabe, you're videos have improved
Your shirt switch is hilarious!
I just follow 3 rules.
1) avoid debt when possible
2) save at least half your income
3) take your saved money & put it into low expense index funds. The best one is vtsax, which has 0.04% expense ratio.
That's it. That's all I need. But I'm in a fortunate position where I make enough that I can very comfortably live off half my income
Some things are great reminders of things I knew and in a fun high energy presentation.
You are so good at editing lol
Frugal is the best! Let’s all be financially independent baby!!
Enjoyed your video. I love watching the money grow. I think writing down my goals has helped me the most over time.
To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. ❤🧘♂
Nice content man 👍👌
I love your furniture!
Love your vids
My car cost about £250 to buy and maybe £200 in repairs/ parts over the past 5 years. It's a Renault 5 so cheap on fuel, tax and insurance, and relatively straightforward to repair. I love it!
Your videos keep getting better and better!! 👍
Thankyou man!
I loved this video so much!
Awesome advice Thx
this was very very educational and informative thank you so much.
Getting bargins on sneakers, lowered my phone bill makes me think wisely on spending 🥳
I'm looking into tires for my kids bike. Maybe tubeless tires? Not sure.
About to reach 70K 🔥
Nice editing job!!!
✨✨ Brilliant editing, oh and great advice as well. ✨✨
Such a good video im quite frugal never waste money never spend over half my wages in any one time or buy things that i dont need always have money put away for a rainy day
The shirt transitions were great, super creative and fun way to highlight capsule wardrobes :)
Great tips brother. The best thing about saving 50-75% of your income is that work no longer stresses you as much since you know you can comfortably look for a job if you get fired
Love your content. Your video editing ability is great man!
You are FUN! Thank you!!