The people with the most knowledge are the ones who have been around for a long time. The older generation has wisdom to share, and they do so freely and happily. There are some old-fashioned frugal boomer living tips that we need to adopt in modern times- because they knew what they were doing when it came to saving money.
One of my favorite corners of the internet allows you to ask the older generation questions.
Often, they provide greater insight and tips than other communities because they’ve lived a long life of experience. For example, these were the top-voted responses after someone asked for their best money-saving tips.
1. Build Up Your Pantry
““Every time you grocery shop, get one non-perishable item that’s not on your list or needed right away. Make a habit of it. Some weeks you will have extra money, and you can get something big, like a bottle of laundry soap or a bag of dog food,” shared one.
“Make sure you get one thing every time. The pantry you build up will see you through those weeks when the paycheck runs out before the week does.”
2. Learn To Repair
“Learn to fix your things. With YouTube, Wikipedia, and Reddit, I’m confident I can fix anything. So there’s no reason not to try fixing your dishwasher before buying a new one,” another informed. ”
3. Keep the Change
“At the end of the day, put all your change in a piggy bank, jar, or container. Then, when it’s full, count it, roll it, and deposit it. I use it for vacations, mostly,” a third user confirmed.
4. Don’t Leave Money on the Floor
One expressed, “Max out any matching your company may provide on 401ks, employee stock option plans, etc. If they’re willing to give you more money, do the little bit it takes to get it. Otherwise, you’re leaving money on the floor.”
5. Hang Your Clothes To Dry
Leave the dryer empty and hang up your clothes to dry. Not only will you save money on electric bills but your clothes will last longer and fade less if they aren’t put in the dryer.
6. Second Hand Is Not Always a Thrift Store
Someone noted, “Shop for second-hand clothes and shoes. It’s a big business now, so I’m saying something other than digging through the Goodwill bins. You can get good quality second-hand clothes from ThredUp or eBay or one of the other thrift sites.”
