These five frugal hacks from the past might raise an eyebrow or two, but stick with them and you’re bound to see that savings account rise even higher than that judgment!
Get a Library Card
There’s nothing inherently “wacky” about the library. Still, if you told most people today you were getting one, you’d likely hear a chorus of, “Why?”
We’ll tell you why: free access to hours and hours of media. And not just books.
People forget that libraries are a treasure trove for music, videos, and even community courses. Some libraries even let you connect your Kindle to their digital library, giving you access to thousands of titles with a few swipes.
Unsubscribe From Emails
We talk about getting rid of subscriptions all the time, but how often do people consider the gateway to those subscriptions? That’s right — marketing emails.
These clog your inbox with one goal in mind: to convince you to sign up, come back, or take advantage of a limited-time offer. And some of them are compelling enough to justify.
That is, unless you delete them all.
Go full inbox zero, and while you’re doing that, unsubscribe from marketing emails. You’ll find your way back to the shops that are actually important. And if you rely on emails for discounts, just divert them to another separate inbox so you only access them when you need them.
Buy Frozen Meals
Is this the same blog that’s constantly telling you to cook more at home to save money? Yes, because we’re smart.
But we’re also realists; there are times when motivation is at an all-time low, and you feel like the only way out of the darkness is toward the light of a delivery service.
We think there’s a better way: having frozen meals on hand.
Something as simple as frozen pizza or chicken strips can help you curb those late-night fixes that usually cost $20+ to have delivered for a fraction of the price. We don’t recommend you live off them; that’s expensive and unhealthy.
We’re just acknowledging the importance of meeting yourself halfway. Give yourself smart, cheaper alternatives, and you’ll find yourself tapping the app a lot less. Because what do you think they did before Taco Bell could arrive at your front door in fifteen minutes?
Do a No-Buy Month
That’s right. Month. Not day, not weekend, and not week. It sounds absolutely wacky, and people will be flabbergasted that you’re even attempting it. But if that isn’t motivation to prove them wrong and give it a try, we don’t know what is.
Going no-buy doesn’t mean spending nothing.
Rather, it’s living on a razor’s edge budget, only spending what you have to and nothing more. This means considering your pantry and using these things up first, and making do with the clothes and other items you already have. It seriously puts into perspective what you consider “needs.”
Most people will find that almost every “must have” is an easy skip if they change their mindset, and that’s a much more frugal way to live.
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