Small leaks sink great ships. You aren’t broke because you don’t earn enough; you are broke because you buy garbage.
Here are 10 Things to Stop Buying to Save $500 Every Month.
1. Bottled Water
It is free from the tap (in most places). Buy a filter. Save $50/month.
2. Brand Name Medicine
Advil is Ibuprofen. Tylenol is Acetaminophen. The generic version is legally required to be identical. Stop paying for the marketing.
3. Pre-Cut Fruit
You pay a 300% markup for someone to slice a pineapple. Buy a knife. Learn to cut. It takes 2 minutes.
4. Cable TV
Do you watch 500 channels? No. You watch 3. Cancel cable. Get Netflix/Hulu. Save $80/month.
5. New Clothes
Fast fashion falls apart in 3 washes. Go to a thrift store. Or just wear what you have. Nobody notices if you wear the same shirt twice in a week.
Kiran’s Take: The Coffee Factor
I won’t tell you to stop drinking coffee. I love coffee.
But learn to make it at home. A V60 Pour Over costs $10. The coffee tastes better. Buying a $6 latte every day is $180/month. That is insanity.
Conclusion
Frugality equals freedom. Every dollar you don’t spend is a dollar that works for you.
Need to save on groceries? Read Grocery Saving Tips.
