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“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work

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If you’ve ever found yourself counting your last pennies before payday, you’re not alone. Research shows that more than one in three American workers are living paycheck to paycheck. And have little to no money left for savings after covering their monthly expenses. They’re known as the “working poor”. Yet experts suggest we should be saving around 20% of our salary every month.

With the rising cost of living, that’s easier said than done. But while it’s challenging, it is possible to put some cash away every month. If you think creatively. Someone recently asked “What’s a tip that has saved you the most time or money?” And people didn’t disappoint.

They spilled their secrets, and some are pure genius. Bored Panda has collected the best answers, to help you through these trying times. Don’t forget to upvote yours and please do share your own creative money saving hacks in the comments.

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#1

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Get a library card. I've read or listened to over 600 books in 6 years. I've taken courses, got help with tax prep, researched my ancestry, checked out movies, magazines, and CDs, helped a friend attain citizenship, and had my resume reviewed and tweaked - all absolutely free. Most people don't know everything that libraries offer and are sadly underutilized.

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#2

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Store brands are sometimes just as good as name brands.

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#3

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Looking at price per Kg/500ml instead of just buying the cheapest. Also adding the items up in your head before you purchase them.

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79points

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An obvious way to save money is to budget. Instead of just hoping for the best. There are a few strategies you can use when it comes to budgeting. One of them is known as the 50-30-20 rule. Basically, you allocate 50% of your salary toward things you need. 30% goes to things you want. And the remaining 20% is for your savings or investments.

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Then take it a step further by using your some of the tips and tricks on this list when buying the things you need. For example, ordering your groceries online and picking them up. Or not going to the grocery store hungry.

#4

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Never start smoking.

I look at how much cigarettes cost and I am so glad I didn't keep up the habit after trying smoking in high school to fit in with my friends. I didn't like how it made my breath and fingers stink so I only went through two packs, decided it was not for me then never smoked again.

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#5

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Buy good tools. C**ppy tools don't last. You wind up paying more over the long term than if you just bought good tools in the first place.

Also good tools make jobs go faster.

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Final score:

66points

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#6

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Replacing shopping as a hobby with actual hobbies.

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64points

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If the 50-30-20 is too rigid, you could try the 80-20 trick. This is when you put 20% of your salary into savings, and spend the rest on whatever you need or want. Either way, financial experts advise that you always try to set aside 20% for a rainy day.

It might seem impossible to save a fifth of your salary every month. But you'll be surprised what you can achieve when you get creative. There are some clever ways to free up your spending money, and use it towards savings. As many of the netizens featured here have revealed.

#7

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Knowing how to sew.

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#8

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work My father telling me to never go to the grocery store hungry. When I first moved out i used to get high and go grocery shopping and spend tons of money on random snacks.

Once I realized the old man was on to something I'd always go grocery shopping shortly after having a meal and spent dramatically less.

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#9

Shop second hand first! Very good for the environment and your pocketbook.

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Are there subscriptions you could do without? Are you wasting money on takeaways? Do you have bad habits (like smoking) that are depleting your bank account? Have you considered making gifts instead of buying them? Scroll through this list and find the tips that work for you. Then implement and stick to them.

#10

Time-shares are a waste of time and money.

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#11

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Public transportation. This was particularly good for me, as my company pays for my orca pass. It was costing me about $600 a month to drive to work and pay for parking (between gas and parking fees) and the commute was about 2 hours long because of traffic. Since then, parking fees have gone up about 40% and gas prices have risen, so it's probably more. Now I ride the train to work every day and I'm at work in an hour. Doesn't cost me a dime.

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48points

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#12

When you want to buy something (and you earn your wage hourly), consider how much the product would cost in hours worked instead of just the cost in amount.

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If you're already living on a tight budget, another option is to increase your income. Either through a side hustle, by working extra hours at your current job, asking for an increase, or applying for a higher paying position elsewhere. Earning extra money doesn't have to be a painful experience. For inspiration, check out how these people earned quick and easy cash.

#13

To save money, drink water. Don’t order a soda with your meal. It adds up fast.

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40points

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#14

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work In all honestly, looking at my spending nearly on a daily basis. It’s easy to forget about the small purchases, and those add up quick.

The more you have your eyes on it, the more you will be on yourself about spending. Then it almost becomes like game or challenge to see how much you can save once you get some good rhythm going.

Probably not the answer you were looking for, but I hope this helps.

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Final score:

39points

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#15

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Meal prepping has been an absolute game changer for me.

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In the event that you cannot put away 20% of your salary, remember that something is better than nothing. Even if it's $10 or $20 a month, you'll eventually get into the habit of not touching a portion of your paycheck. And the money will inevitably grow. By the time you're able to put away more, it'll hopefully already be second nature.

#16

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Cancel Amazon Prime.

If you find yourself needing/wanting to order something on Amazon, as you check out it will say something like "do you want a free/$X trial of Amazon for free overnight shipping." Accept the offer (if it's less than shipping of course), finish checking out, and immediately go cancel the sub. Cancelling doesn't interfere with your free shipping.

As far as I can tell, you can do this any number of times. The first few times the trial is free. Eventually you do have to pay, but it's still cheaper than keeping an active subscription unless you're buying stuff on Amazon every week.

If you're buying stuff from Amazon every week my money saving tip for you is to stop buying stuff from Amazon every week...

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Final score:

38points

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#17

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Don’t get too attracted on cheap/discounted items. It’s fine to purchase but the question is, do you really need it?

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#18

Always make a shopping list before going to the store. It keeps you focused, prevents impulse buys, and saves you from extra trips back.

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#19

Using the internet to learn how to do something rather than paying a "professional" to do it for me.

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#20

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Buy the cheapest thing if it’s an experiment; the most expensive if you know you’ll use it forever

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32points

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#21

Asking myself, “Do I really need this?” before purchases. .

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#22

Depending on where you live, getting a window fan. At night, the inside of my house is insanely hot and the outside is very cool. Opening the windows isn't enough, but a window fan pulls all that cold air in and cools the room within minutes. It has saved me probably thousands in air conditioning costs over the years.

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#23

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Go through your last 3 months of bank statements and see if anything can be dropped you don't need like subscriptions you forgot about. It'll also make you realize what you're spending on.

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28points

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#24

Using reusable shopping bags and containers can save both time and money. Also reducing the need for single-use plastic bags and containers.

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#25

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Grocery pick up. I don’t go in the stores to shop. I order online and pick up when ready. This way I do not grab things not on my list. Plus I save time cause I’m not walking the aisles…..

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26points

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#26

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work When something breaks. Don’t throw it out. Try to call/email warranty first. A portion of the retail price goes to fund the warranty account.

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#27

Making gifts. People seem to enjoy them more too.

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#28

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Don't consider the maximum mortgage that you qualify for as your upper range on price. Not that *I* necessarily would have but I would have been completely house poor if I had and I do know a lot of people do fall into this trap.

With our current house we would have qualified for something about twice the price because of all the equity we built in our first house.

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23points

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#29

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Keeping my freezer stocked with pre-cut veggies to add to easy meals. Mix peppers, onions, etc. Stir-fry mixes as well to add to pastas or eggs or whatever. That and an air fryer, before that my adhd left me almost setting things on fire because I'd forget they were in the oven.

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Final score:

21points

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#30

Buy once cry once…meaning, buy the quality item the first time instead of the similar but cheaper quality item over and over and over. Kitchen knives, winter coat, appliances, mattress, work boots are quick examples I can think of.

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#31

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Everyone’s saying meal prepping etc. missing the wealth enemy: **cars**.

The difference between a new and a 5-10 year old car could be $50,000.

As long as you don’t make that mistake (most people think they deserve a fancy car), you don’t have to worry about the smaller things as much.

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Final score:

19points

Libstak 1 month ago

To me a new car is exciting and exotic for the first few drives, but you need it to get somewhere all your life...the best living is at the destination, ultimately you will go to more places, do more things and get more out of actual living with a cheaper car and more disposable cash in your wallet.

6points

nicholas nolan 1 month ago

While I am a huge proponent of cheap cars(I will run my 500 until it absolutely disintigrates), there is something EXTREMELY special about a very nice car on a very good road(or, better, track.)

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Otto Katz 1 month ago

I buy a new car because I don't want to buy someone else's problem. BUT. I drive that new car on average 15 -17years. I think I get my money's worth out of them.

4points

Tabitha 1 month ago (edited)

I’m driving an ‘09 basic economy car (couple steps up but still basic) right now, which I bought brand new, and which is in nice shape considering its age. Working from home for the last four years really lowered my average miles driven per year, and reducing the wear and tear on it. But sometime in the next year or two it will be time to replace it with something new, another basic economy car like I have now, just updated (as I really don’t want or need something fancy or flashy), which will also be driven for well over a decade—-as long as it’s not a lemon.

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Brian 1 month ago

My wife recently bought a SUV. Yes, it’s 5 years old, yes it has just under 50,000 miles, yes she shopped for 2 months to find it and yes she paid less than half of original price for her Swedish luxury land carriage!

3points

Zoe's Mom 1 month ago

Not sure where this person lives, but the $50,000.00 seems a bit exaggerated. A car for me is a way to get from point A to point B. I had to replace my 20-year-old car since the engine froze. I knew I was on borrow time with it, so I started to save money for a new car. A 2023 Nissan Kicks ran me $25,800.00 out the door, cash. Long story short, If you can pay outright for a car, do it.

3points

Ace 1 month ago (edited)

Well yes, of course there are many cars that cost less than 50k, but many that cost a lot more. Arguably the most economical way to run a car is to buy at one-two years old, sell at five-ten before it starts costing a lot in repairs. It varies in different countries, depending on how strictly controlled vehicle standards are. For example here in Switzerland cars need a very thorough test every three years or so and need to be pretty much in perfect condition, no rust, no loose bits, etc. so older cars are more expensive to run than in some surrounding countries.

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Learner Panda 1 month ago

A new car devalues as you drive it off the forecourt. Also, an older model should have had all the little bugs ironed out.

2points

Vix Spiderthrust 1 month ago

Yes, I believe cars depreciate 50% in their first month.

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Data1001 1 month ago

Having bought used for most of my adult life, I was very happy to be able to afford new cars at a certain point. Used cars are always a risk. But... I think if you stick to purchasing used from a reputable dealer, and not just some schmo on the street who swears the vehicle is in great shape, you'll be a lot better off, and will in most cases be fine. Still a risk, but often worth it when you consider the difference in how much you're paying for it.

1point

Tabitha 1 month ago

Get the VIN number and check out sites like CarFax or vehiclehistory.gov to see if the car has been in a major accident or had more owners than the salesperson told you. Then look in the most recent Kelley Blue Book for the up to date value, and be brutally honest with the condition to get the actual value. Be sure to test drive it too. Bring along a mechanic friend who can also drive it and both listen and feel for anything weird, as well as look under the hood and underneath to be sure nothing’s worn out or cracked or bent. Don’t be dazzled by the paint job or snazzy styling, or the cup holders, because it’s the engine and frame you’re driving, and they have to bee in good shape to keep you safe. Cars are a big expense, and most of us aren’t in the tax bracket to pay cash for one, then throw it away and buy another if it breaks down or we just don’t like it anymore. So we have to be really careful when buying our cars.

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whiterabbit 1 month ago

The last two cars I bought had rebuilt titles, meaning they were totalled out then most likely bought at auction from a shop and repaired. They are significantly cheaper and the place you're buying it from will have the info on why it was totalled. My current one is a Subaru with less than 35k miles on it for $13,400. The one I had prior was a 2 yr old Subaru with 30k miles for $14,000, I had it for 4 years with no issues until it was totalled again on a deer.

1point

Guess Undheit 1 month ago

Cars are a waste, period. If you REALLY need private transport, get a scooter. But use public transport instead - no license, no repairs, no fuel cost, no maintenance, no parking, etc. And no driving either, use your phone safely on the bus or subway.

1point

Vinnie 1 month ago

My husband rents a car maybe 2-3 times a year. Otherwise, he bikes and we both walk or use public transportation.

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whiterabbit 1 month ago

Yea I guess in your little world everyone lives in cities. I think I'll pass on driving a scooter 40 miles on a major freeway over a mountain pass each way to work.

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The Darkest Timeline 1 month ago

This is unrealistic for many people

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Vix Spiderthrust 1 month ago

Also, why buy a house when hostels are so cheap?

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Geoffrey Scott 1 month ago

We normally get a 1-2 yr old vehicle, still under warranty. Buy the extended warranty, especially now with modern engineering.

1point

Elchinero 1 month ago

"froze"? Learn basic auto maintenance. Like, check oil, water, etc.

1point

Huddo's sister 1 month ago

Even with the price jump recently, I don't think the small car I bought new in 2016 would have jumped as high as $50000!

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I'm a Jimmy 1 month ago

I’ve been burned buying even 2 year old used cars because so many people don’t take care of cars, and so much damage can be done in a short period of time. My lowest cost strategy is to buy a modest high-quality vehicle (Toyota is best by far, statistically). Change oil frequently (always synthetic), get maintenance done ahead of schedule. Cars will easily last 200k-300k miles without major issues. Bought a Corolla for my 21 year old this year and said, “this should last you till your 35-40yo.”

0points

Zaach 1 month ago

With all the safety features that are being introduced, it is not as cut and dried -

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keyboardtek 1 month ago

I just bought a 2013 Toyota Venza that has 125K miles on it. It is in perfect condition. It will last me to 300K miles. Car prices are a rip off these days. So buy an older Toyota, Honda or Subaru if you can find one.

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Sky Render 1 month ago

I prefer to stick to the pre-computerized era of cars. They're still very affordable (though more of them get deemed classic cars every year), and are much easier and cheaper to keep maintained. Get a good brand and year combo (90s Toyota Corolla and Camry models, for example) and you will have a great car for a great price that refuses to die.

0points

WubiDubi 1 month ago

Miles vs age and on the test drive pop into friendly local garage and ask them to check for any OBD error codes. Also check for corrosion if live near coast.

0points

John Harrison 1 month ago

$50,000 is way high, and they're forgetting to factor in repairs.

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#32

Learn to maintain and repair your own vehicles. A little intellectual curiosity here goes a long way.

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#33

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work Set a strict online spending curfew. For me, it's midnight. Absolutely no purchases once the clock hits 00. Obvious exceptions are things like bills or textbooks I forgot to get sooner. But anything I don't need? Nope. Not happening after midnight.

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14points

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#34

“The Old Man Was Onto Something”: 35 Money-Saving Tips That Actually Work If you can’t afford two, you can’t afford one.

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#35

Using a credit card with a good bonus points program. I use it for autopay on monthly bills and all other expenses. I can use that for gift cards or cash back, it's free money. If my card is compromised it doesn't hit my bank account because i never use my debit card for anything.

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Robyn is an award-winning journalist who has produced work for several international media outlets. Made in Africa and exported to the world, she is obsessed with travel and the allure of new places. A lover of words and visuals, Robyn is part of the Bored Panda writing team. This Panda has two bamboo tattoos: A map of Africa & the words "Be Like The Bamboo... Bend Never Break."

Robyn is an award-winning journalist who has produced work for several international media outlets. Made in Africa and exported to the world, she is obsessed with travel and the allure of new places. A lover of words and visuals, Robyn is part of the Bored Panda writing team. This Panda has two bamboo tattoos: A map of Africa & the words "Be Like The Bamboo... Bend Never Break."

Mindaugas Balčiauskas

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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Bald Panda 1 month ago

Best advice I ever got was that having enough money for something and being able to afford it are not the same thing.

14points

Damned_Cat 1 month ago

Need a rental car for a day or two? Check out the local U-haul rental outlet and find the price of a pick-up truck. It's usually a lot cheaper than a car rental place.

4points

Theresa 1 month ago

Where I live, rental cars come with unlimited mileage, and U-Haul rentals charge extra for every kilometre so that wouldn't work here.

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Carole G. 1 month ago

Live your paycheck & always put something in the savings account even if it's only 5$.

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Brian Droste 1 month ago

Yes. I wish I did this when I started out in my working life. I am retired now and doing OK finically.

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Red Skye 1 month ago (edited)

Its not much but I set and forgot an autopay of 25 dollars each week to account in another bank, and a few years later when I closed that account it was over 10,000 dollars. I set up a new account recently, and its up to 3000, because I still do it, but I got used to an income of 1000 per fortnight, all money over that amount, move to the savings account ,AND still do the 25dollars per week auto transfer. Using this method if you drive a car, overtime, you can save up enough to buy a second hand car every few years. though I did it to work out how much money I was paying into my funeral insurance overtime, its also a fine alterative to funeral insurance. My current account (savings) Is my alternative funeral insurance, just so if my parents (70+) croak, I can afford their funerals.

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Pandaodboredem22 1 month ago

Don't charge anything to a credit card you can't pay off that billing cycle. Making the minimum payment the interest is outrageous- I had a couple worker years ago tell me he just paid off the last cruise he put on his credit card so he was going to do another one. I did the quick math to show him how much extra he paid he was pretty shocked

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Carole G. 1 month ago

Live your paycheck & always put sonething in the savings account even if it's only 5$.

1point

John Harrison 1 month ago

*sigh* Someone downvoted this perfectly sensible post. C'mon, BP.

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MonsterMum 1 month ago

I use an app called Olio to get free food. I also use it when I need to declutter as my junk is someone else's treasure.

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Mike F 1 month ago

Some of these are absurd, who, among the Hoi polloi pays 1k per month for a car payment?

1point

SkippityBoppityBoo 1 month ago (edited)

If you have a credit card? Shop around first to get the lowest interest rate and keep an eye on it monthly. I can and have swapped the balance from one to another with a lower interest rate. I have one in case of emergencies. I needed to go to hospital once and did get a hospital transport taxi sent for me just after midnight but the taxi company I phoned while I was waiting for the call back from the on call doctor? They said that they usually only take cards but if I'm stuck? Yes they'll take cash and also will accept a credit card.

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Beth Wheeler 1 month ago

Or just don't eat out.

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Justin Tyme 1 month ago

I agree. I no longer eat in restaurants just because I hate that system.

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Vinnie 1 month ago

In my area, servers get a lower minimum wage. I tip. I'd prefer they get a decent salary (as in a number of other countries). You're free to go out and not tip, but it has no effect on the business owner and it punishes the servers.

0points

Bald Panda 1 month ago

Best advice I ever got was that having enough money for something and being able to afford it are not the same thing.

14points

Damned_Cat 1 month ago

Need a rental car for a day or two? Check out the local U-haul rental outlet and find the price of a pick-up truck. It's usually a lot cheaper than a car rental place.

4points

Theresa 1 month ago

Where I live, rental cars come with unlimited mileage, and U-Haul rentals charge extra for every kilometre so that wouldn't work here.

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Carole G. 1 month ago

Live your paycheck & always put something in the savings account even if it's only 5$.

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Brian Droste 1 month ago

Yes. I wish I did this when I started out in my working life. I am retired now and doing OK finically.

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Red Skye 1 month ago (edited)

Its not much but I set and forgot an autopay of 25 dollars each week to account in another bank, and a few years later when I closed that account it was over 10,000 dollars. I set up a new account recently, and its up to 3000, because I still do it, but I got used to an income of 1000 per fortnight, all money over that amount, move to the savings account ,AND still do the 25dollars per week auto transfer. Using this method if you drive a car, overtime, you can save up enough to buy a second hand car every few years. though I did it to work out how much money I was paying into my funeral insurance overtime, its also a fine alterative to funeral insurance. My current account (savings) Is my alternative funeral insurance, just so if my parents (70+) croak, I can afford their funerals.

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Pandaodboredem22 1 month ago

Don't charge anything to a credit card you can't pay off that billing cycle. Making the minimum payment the interest is outrageous- I had a couple worker years ago tell me he just paid off the last cruise he put on his credit card so he was going to do another one. I did the quick math to show him how much extra he paid he was pretty shocked

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Carole G. 1 month ago

Live your paycheck & always put sonething in the savings account even if it's only 5$.

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John Harrison 1 month ago

*sigh* Someone downvoted this perfectly sensible post. C'mon, BP.

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MonsterMum 1 month ago

I use an app called Olio to get free food. I also use it when I need to declutter as my junk is someone else's treasure.

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Mike F 1 month ago

Some of these are absurd, who, among the Hoi polloi pays 1k per month for a car payment?

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SkippityBoppityBoo 1 month ago (edited)

If you have a credit card? Shop around first to get the lowest interest rate and keep an eye on it monthly. I can and have swapped the balance from one to another with a lower interest rate. I have one in case of emergencies. I needed to go to hospital once and did get a hospital transport taxi sent for me just after midnight but the taxi company I phoned while I was waiting for the call back from the on call doctor? They said that they usually only take cards but if I'm stuck? Yes they'll take cash and also will accept a credit card.

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Beth Wheeler 1 month ago

Or just don't eat out.

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Justin Tyme 1 month ago

I agree. I no longer eat in restaurants just because I hate that system.

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Vinnie 1 month ago

In my area, servers get a lower minimum wage. I tip. I'd prefer they get a decent salary (as in a number of other countries). You're free to go out and not tip, but it has no effect on the business owner and it punishes the servers.

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