My mom used to save one dollar bills. I never knew how many. My mom ended up with dementia. When I was cleaning out my parent’s house I found $9,985 in ones.😳
When I was cleaning out my grandparents attic, they had bookshelves of very old religious books. They were Baptist. I began throwing them down the stairs to be collected and recycled. My best friend was helping me, and she began to say, why are you throwing money down the stairs?! We soon realized that my grandfather had tucked away several thousand dollars in multiple bill type in the pages of all of these religious book. The thinking was brilliant. Very unlikely that a thief would be paging through religious books about going to hell!!
My mom always saved five dollar bills. When she passed away seven years ago, I started doing it. I’ve purchased a kitchen table and chairs, quite expensive but a great sale, two lovely living room chairs, and a new bed from my five dollar bill savings. Now I’m working toward a new wall unit for my living room. It can be done!
When I travel, I pack items i can leave behind. Old sandals, tops, or a dress that has been used for years or no longer fit. This gives me more space in carry-on for new items purchased or souvenirs. Also, maybe a housekeeping person can use it.
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for being brave enough to look into the camera and state your love of God. I applaud you for acknowledging that we need His love to get us through...anything. Hugs from Canada.
Good job! All tips were great,especially the last one. We all put our faith in something or someone 🙏 But when faith is put in God, it brings peace, contentment, and joy that passes all our understanding. Thanks for sharing!
I know you were trying to be diplomatic when talking about your faith, but I truly believe God wants what is good for his children. Although I wasn't built for the outdoors necessarily, I find spending more time in creation/nature helps my contentment levels. Sometimes, it may mean making deliberate steps to walk in a park or explore a field nearby. I try to approach it with a sense of wonder, awe, and gratefulness. Thank you, God for another day.
I started becoming more minimalist a few years ago and I believe it helps save money for many reasons. One is that once you notice the benefits of having less clutter, you're less tempted to buy new items. Another is that you can sell some of the items to make some cash. Thanks for another great video. It's always a pleasure to hear your tips.
Hi Jennifer, big fan of your channel here! I love your tip about the rule where you can only buy that item in cash. My current 2015 car I drive I bought new in early 2016 in cash when the dealers were desperate to get it off the lot to make room for the newer models. I still drive it, even though it is a basic model car and old now. I've been saving all of this time to later buy another car fully in cash whenever it either dies or becomes more expensive to maintain than it is worth. At this point in my life I can't even imagine ever financing a car as a depreciating asset ever again in my life. It's best, imo, to use your current car until it doesn't become smart to continue to do so. And until then to save up the cash to get a new or used one at the level at which you can afford. Btw, have you ever considered doing a video on the concept of why one should not try to Keep Up With The Jonses and all the ways it can negatively impact you if you do? I know so many people who try to appear as though they are wealthy and live a lavish lifestyle while they are literally going into debt to put on those appearances. I'm hoping to see more videos from smart content creators like yourself that can educate folks on why cash is king and why one shouldn't compare themselves to others and only buy what they can truly afford. Yes I drive a 9 year old non luxury car, I also live in a very very very expensive area in the US and do not have the largest house on my block, but it is fully paid off and I have no mortgage. My daughter also goes to a public school which is very good, but it is not private like many send their kids to and like to tell everyone about, yet at age 5, her 529 plan is halfway to what she will need at age 18 (includes anticipated inflation) to fund where she wants to go at that time. I would challenge people to focus not on the biggest and newest and best showy items to compete with others but instead to think about what you can afford comfortably so you never have to owe (or have your child later owe come college time) anything to anyone. Try not to care so much about others and needing to one up them. Like Dave Ramsey likes to talk about, I never want to be a slave to any lender at whatever cost that comes at, so I'll continue to live at the level I'm at where I can pay cash for things and invest properly. If the Joneses judge me by outward appearances for doing this, then so be it/I can't care too much about it either as they could likely be in some kind of debt themselves when all the while they are hypocritically judging others.
You always keep me motivated. The 2 minute rule works like a charm, so does the 1 in and 1 out. I make so much more our of my money since I started watching your videos. THANK YOU ❣
Great video, again Jennifer! Sometimes it takes until you're old, like myself to find contentment in the everyday. You think" I've been there, done that" and it doesn't hold any excitement. I've turned to the relaxing exercise of gardening for enjoyment. Cheers!
I am an atheist, but I agree with the last one in that we sometimes need to refocus on something bigger than ourselves and find joy and meaning outside of focusing on social media and everything big and flashy. Very different than from your pov, but I recently adopted a cat and she has already brought so much joy and peace to my life. She is technically causing me to lose on savings I never had to use in the past, but I spend less time doom scrolling and I feel so much more content across the board.
I pay with cash as much as I can and I always pay cash for food. Any coins I have at the end of the day goes into a jar. I cash in the coins every few years. Right now I have a big cookie jar and a pickle jar full of coins waiting to be cashed in.
me too! I have saved all change for years...able to buy real good high-end treats for me self with the coins saved for a year or two. I also pick up any coins I find on my daily walks
@user-hw9vf4pl9s I do this, too! Also, any change I find in the machines at the laundromat. One day I found $40. I was very happy. I made sure no one came asking about it first.
Thanks for motivating and guiding us mam . whenever I feel low and I kinda of disengaged towards my goal I watch your videos it helps me get hold of myself and manage my finances better without getting diverted . Even the comments section has so much of help and guidance...I love watching your videos thanks once again
Yes, contentment is the key. Let us remind ourselves what we have received from Jesus. "But godliness with contentment is great gain: for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out..." 1 Tim 6:6-7
Great, I always pick up one or two practical things from your video that will work for me. That is the challenge, noted in my diary now is 6 months pounds challenge foe myself and family starting next month. We will get it opened December 31st! Thanks for always Jennifer
When you become a minimalist, you can clean your house in five minutes. The only things you buy are food and supplies when you need to repair something gas utilities that’s about it. You only purchase experiences for entertainment but of course you need to be debt-free. I can’t even remember the last time I wentinto a box store, you would be shocked how much money that frees up of course we cook 99% of our food that way it’s healthy and affordable
You can set your debit card, for example, to automatically round your purchases up and drop that money into a separate savings account. It’s a new-school version of throwing your “change” into a piggy bank.
Anytime you buy something take the price, round that amount to the nearest dollar, save the difference. Example if you buy something that cost $4.87, put $.13 into savings.
My mom used to save one dollar bills. I never knew how many. My mom ended up with dementia. When I was cleaning out my parent’s house I found $9,985 in ones.😳
Wow!!!
My mom stashed money behind the family pictures in frames, in record cover sleeves, etc
When I was cleaning out my grandparents attic, they had bookshelves of very old religious books. They were Baptist. I began throwing them down the stairs to be collected and recycled. My best friend was helping me, and she began to say, why are you throwing money down the stairs?! We soon realized that my grandfather had tucked away several thousand dollars in multiple bill type in the pages of all of these religious book. The thinking was brilliant. Very unlikely that a thief would be paging through religious books about going to hell!!
@@ParkDari love it!!
My mom always saved five dollar bills. When she passed away seven years ago, I started doing it. I’ve purchased a kitchen table and chairs, quite expensive but a great sale, two lovely living room chairs, and a new bed from my five dollar bill savings. Now I’m working toward a new wall unit for my living room. It can be done!
Elizabeth, that is awesome!!!!
When I travel, I pack items i can leave behind. Old sandals, tops, or a dress that has been used for years or no longer fit. This gives me more space in carry-on for new items purchased or souvenirs. Also, maybe a housekeeping person can use it.
I love this
That last tip about contentment and finding happiness with God is the best tip!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you 🤗
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for being brave enough to look into the camera and state your love of God. I applaud you for acknowledging that we need His love to get us through...anything. Hugs from Canada.
Amen Jennifer. In Christ alone and sharing our faith will we find contentment!
God Bless ❤️
All of your tips are greatly appreciated by my family
Amén 🌹
Good job! All tips were great,especially the last one. We all put our faith in something or someone 🙏 But when faith is put in God, it brings peace, contentment, and joy that passes all our understanding. Thanks for sharing!
🤗❤️
I know you were trying to be diplomatic when talking about your faith, but I truly believe God wants what is good for his children. Although I wasn't built for the outdoors necessarily, I find spending more time in creation/nature helps my contentment levels. Sometimes, it may mean making deliberate steps to walk in a park or explore a field nearby. I try to approach it with a sense of wonder, awe, and gratefulness. Thank you, God for another day.
Your last tip is key to the rest. In the end, He is what matters the most.❤
I started becoming more minimalist a few years ago and I believe it helps save money for many reasons. One is that once you notice the benefits of having less clutter, you're less tempted to buy new items. Another is that you can sell some of the items to make some cash. Thanks for another great video. It's always a pleasure to hear your tips.
Jodie, you are absolutely right about clutter 🤗
I save my $10 bills throughout the month, and at the end of the month, I transfer them to a high-yield savings account.
Hi Jennifer, big fan of your channel here! I love your tip about the rule where you can only buy that item in cash. My current 2015 car I drive I bought new in early 2016 in cash when the dealers were desperate to get it off the lot to make room for the newer models. I still drive it, even though it is a basic model car and old now. I've been saving all of this time to later buy another car fully in cash whenever it either dies or becomes more expensive to maintain than it is worth. At this point in my life I can't even imagine ever financing a car as a depreciating asset ever again in my life. It's best, imo, to use your current car until it doesn't become smart to continue to do so. And until then to save up the cash to get a new or used one at the level at which you can afford.
Btw, have you ever considered doing a video on the concept of why one should not try to Keep Up With The Jonses and all the ways it can negatively impact you if you do? I know so many people who try to appear as though they are wealthy and live a lavish lifestyle while they are literally going into debt to put on those appearances. I'm hoping to see more videos from smart content creators like yourself that can educate folks on why cash is king and why one shouldn't compare themselves to others and only buy what they can truly afford. Yes I drive a 9 year old non luxury car, I also live in a very very very expensive area in the US and do not have the largest house on my block, but it is fully paid off and I have no mortgage. My daughter also goes to a public school which is very good, but it is not private like many send their kids to and like to tell everyone about, yet at age 5, her 529 plan is halfway to what she will need at age 18 (includes anticipated inflation) to fund where she wants to go at that time.
I would challenge people to focus not on the biggest and newest and best showy items to compete with others but instead to think about what you can afford comfortably so you never have to owe (or have your child later owe come college time) anything to anyone. Try not to care so much about others and needing to one up them. Like Dave Ramsey likes to talk about, I never want to be a slave to any lender at whatever cost that comes at, so I'll continue to live at the level I'm at where I can pay cash for things and invest properly. If the Joneses judge me by outward appearances for doing this, then so be it/I can't care too much about it either as they could likely be in some kind of debt themselves when all the while they are hypocritically judging others.
You always keep me motivated. The 2 minute rule works like a charm, so does the 1 in and 1 out. I make so much more our of my money since I started watching your videos. THANK YOU ❣
Yes! I love hearing that the videos are helping 🤗
At 16:23 yesss✨️🙏Thank you Lord!!
Great video, again Jennifer! Sometimes it takes until you're old, like myself to find contentment in the everyday. You think" I've been there, done that" and it doesn't hold any excitement. I've turned to the relaxing exercise of gardening for enjoyment. Cheers!
Shirley, thank you so much!
I am an atheist, but I agree with the last one in that we sometimes need to refocus on something bigger than ourselves and find joy and meaning outside of focusing on social media and everything big and flashy. Very different than from your pov, but I recently adopted a cat and she has already brought so much joy and peace to my life. She is technically causing me to lose on savings I never had to use in the past, but I spend less time doom scrolling and I feel so much more content across the board.
Yay, new kitty! Cats are sweet ❤️
I pay with cash as much as I can and I always pay cash for food. Any coins I have at the end of the day goes into a jar. I cash in the coins every few years. Right now I have a big cookie jar and a pickle jar full of coins waiting to be cashed in.
Yep! Those coins add up quickly 🤗
me too! I have saved all change for years...able to buy real good high-end treats for me self with the coins saved for a year or two. I also pick up any coins I find on my daily walks
@user-hw9vf4pl9s I do this, too! Also, any change I find in the machines at the laundromat. One day I found $40. I was very happy. I made sure no one came asking about it first.
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You have the best ideas and thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!
Very helpful information. I like your shirt; it looks nice on you! 😉
Dora, thank you so much! 🤗
Thanks for motivating and guiding us mam . whenever I feel low and I kinda of disengaged towards my goal I watch your videos it helps me get hold of myself and manage my finances better without getting diverted .
Even the comments section has so much of help and guidance...I love watching your videos thanks once again
I'm so glad I can help you stay motivated. Stick with it 🤗
Absolutely 👍🏽 make Sense Jennifer 😮😊
Yes, contentment is the key. Let us remind ourselves what we have received from Jesus. "But godliness with contentment is great gain: for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out..." 1 Tim 6:6-7
Loved this video. Thank you for posting.
Amy, thank you for watching the video 🤗
Great ideas Jennifer! 👍🏻🥰
Great, I always pick up one or two practical things from your video that will work for me. That is the challenge, noted in my diary now is 6 months pounds challenge foe myself and family starting next month. We will get it opened December 31st! Thanks for always Jennifer
You are so welcome! 🤗
Wonderful video...! Thank you Jennifer.
You are so welcome! Hugs ❤️
Great tips as always. Happy Mothers Day
Gladys, thank you so much! Happy Mother's Day to you 🤗
Great video!
Great job ❤❤❤😊😊😊😮😮😮
Happy Mother’s Day Jennifer
Your tips are always great
Thank you so much!
❤❤❤
Hi Jennifer 👋🏻
Hi Maria! Happy Saturday ❤️
When you become a minimalist, you can clean your house in five minutes. The only things you buy are food and supplies when you need to repair something gas utilities that’s about it. You only purchase experiences for entertainment but of course you need to be debt-free. I can’t even remember the last time I wentinto a box store, you would be shocked how much money that frees up of course we cook 99% of our food that way it’s healthy and affordable
I don't understand the round up rule to save money?
You can set your debit card, for example, to automatically round your purchases up and drop that money into a separate savings account. It’s a new-school version of throwing your “change” into a piggy bank.
Anytime you buy something take the price, round that amount to the nearest dollar, save the difference. Example if you buy something that cost $4.87, put $.13 into savings.