20 Things I Don't Buy Anymore (Minimalism & Saving Money)

These are 20 things i dont buy or spend money on anymore to save money as a minimalist.

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[Nicole-zvee]

Using the library always saves me a lot of money. I don't have Netflix or Audible or any other types of those services. The library has books, audiobooks, cookbooks, music cds, movies, tv shows, & magazines. All for free. You just need a library card, which is also free.

[chasemoray]

As someone with a large net worth, I would never skimp on holidays. You take a lot of joy out of life losing the warmth of holidays.

[peterq]

I'm kinda jealous that you found someone that shares the same frugal lifestyle tbh

[larryc]

Airbnb here in SoCal costs more than the average hotel/motel and requires long term multiple weeks or at least 1 month. Totally not worth it now.

[isaacdoupe]

The car is a deff a big one. I completely cut the car out of my life, moved closer to work and bike every day. Best choice I’ve made in years.

[carolineosterman]

A note that staying at Airbnb is actively contributing to housing shortages. Every Airbnb takes housing away from locals.

[NewCreation]

Be careful of buying used furniture. Couches, armchairs, beds can be carrying bedbugs.

[Tendie]

Some good general tips here, but you have to remember to live and enjoy life as well. What is life without a treat every now and then or showing an act of kindness by giving a present. Driving the car I do puts a smile on my face every time I start it up. Those things are what life is really about. Yes, you don't save every nickel, but then again, if you save every nickel you'll be missing out on a lot. Life is short. Enjoy it as long as you are also putting plenty away for a rainy day and aren't financially strapped.

[dayulPH]

This video is so pwoerful. Serves a great reminder for me as well to value my money more and be more cautious to not fall for traps that make me spend money when not necessary.

[thewisceeeggg]

"If you start thinking that you are smarter than you are..."
In most areas of life will cause problems.

[alexxxlopez]

Thanks for the tip on appliances! About to move and was stressing out on how expensive everything is!

[rebekahpolanco]

Thanks to your recommendation my husband and I switched to Mint Mobile! It feels so good to pay less, and pay for several months at a time and not worry about it anymore. And it works great for us!

[Ernge_Juice]

You hit my weakness.. buying things just because it’s on sale

[leetuki]

Great tips thank you, I do a lot of what you shared but there were some ideas I hadn’t thought of I.e. shopping spring phone provider and cutting my online subscriptions Netflix etc

[bernadettecraft]

Love your insite and tips.. I strive to live small and have more time and energy for what matters..

[katechen]

I stopped buying souvenirs for many years, but I travel light and sometimes, I would buy items from stores the local people usually go. I bought sandals and threw the old one away in Argentina, a t-shirt in Greece (too hot and ran out of clean clothes), a turtle lunch bag in Hawaii Walmart to take the fresh seafood salad from a port store which only opened for a few hours in the morning, a sheep-oil lotion in Australia (ran out of my lotion, same brand in the local grocery store but much cheaper than the one in the tourist place), and a few more items like this. After the trips, I have something I use often to remind me the places and bring me a smile without wasting money and collecting dust.

[cristiannaJ]

My husband and I gave up gifts for each other after we bought our house. We started putting all that money toward experiences together. Now we do a few larger trips each year, typically on our birthdays. So not really “saving” but putting the money elsewhere for a memory.

[dydocdeslife]

things Gabe don't buy :o
1. travel
2. souvenirs
3. expensive supplements
4. investing in things that he doesn't understand
5. promotional stuff
6. memberships
7. new baby clothes :p
8. expensive phone plans
9. new tech
10. expensive streaming services

11. new cars
12. presents
13. seasonal decorations
14. excessive home decors
15. new furnitures/appliances
16. brand name

wut did i miss out :O

[srtdetonator]

I have a 5 gallon bucket that I fill in the shower to use to flush the toilet. A lot of us waste a ton of money down the drain waiting for the water to warm. My water bill is now lower

[grant]

I don't know about the presents one... When the kids get older they are definitely going to hold a grudge from you just wanting to save a few extra bucks instead of getting them something they wanted to have fun with or enjoy and not just a necessity they need for a sport or something.