5 Easy Ways to Save Money

This is Step 2 of "basic/minimalist finances" for beginners!

Here are the 5 ways I talk about:
1 - automate everything
2 - address subscription services
3 - address lifestyle expenses
4 - address social expenses
5 - unsubscribe from emails and social media that makes you want to buy things

[kmerrill]

"After consciousness comes control" might be one of the best widely-applicable principals for life I've ever heard.

[KrikitKaos]

In my opinion, if someone shares their streaming service with you, you should voluntarily contribute to the cost.

[jessielewis]

Grocery pickup/delivery is THE most luxurious form of self care out there.
Not having to squeeze a giant metal basket between people for hours? Ugh. Effin spectacular.

[juicylechuga]

I love doing the cash envelope system it really helps when you physically have to hand over the money verses just swiping my debit card.

[Thethgirl]

Really loved the tip on faking cancelation so you can get a discount! Gonna try that one on my phone bill, I'll let you know how it goes ;)

[RadanovicDanijel]

If you ever think of some further input on this topic, please tell us. I never get tired of this topic, I just click enthusiastically.

[PhiloftheMetaverse]

Great stuff Lefie! I like how you mentioned automation - keeping things simple helps maintain great habits :-) I recently got into grocery delivery and I can’t go back to regular store shopping anymore :-)

[nexso]

You are so cute with glasses! :) Thanks for your videos.

[mochynddu]

Home made banana bread made from heavily discounted bread bought at the end of the day. Sultanas, dated, and sugar and salt to taste. Can't be beaten.

[franzidox]

I found that tracking my expenses manually and not automatically gives me a better understanding of what I'm spending my money on. For example, I set a budget of €150 per month for eating out or getting food delivered, and the one month I didn't track my expenses, I went WAY over the budget.

[sct]

When I was 19, as a high school senior I had a part time weekend job that paid me $35 a week. I went to the bank every week and deposited that money. I never had money before. At the end of a year, I had almost 1k saved up for college tuition. It was very motivating and satisfying.

[SteveAbrahall]

If you have an electric hot water system (especially a smaller one) try this! When you go to bed turn it off from the fues box so your not keeping water hot for all those hours that your not using it! In the morning I get up and I have coffee and I also turn the hot water back on.... it's amazing and it looks as though I might save about $100 per month (with smaller systems it only takes about 20 minutes to heat up)!

Oh one of the great things about cats is that they hate showering, and they are self cleaning! So cat's don't cost much, Lefie - have I ever told you that I thought you should get a cat?! :-)

[BellaEssentialLiving]

Sorry I took so long: went and watched the first video...then kinda got distracted listening to music after I clicked on your link! :) I was here 26 seconds after you posted and it's been an hour now and you have 1162 views!! :)

[wonderinglions]

These finance videos have come at such a good time for me! Big Love from the UK

[mariad]

I need to go rewatch you budget video hahahaha your beginning reminded me in the best way! Youre spot on with your content these days - ty so much for the time you put into these (thumbs up!!!)

[TheOneAndOnlyMart]

I feel like I was just sent to the principal's office for not doing my homework

[CreativeTies_]

Even tho I started my financial health journey a couple years ago and feel pretty good about it - I still enjoy every video you put out about it.
Just to hear someone else's view. Also it's super refreshing to hear you talk about it from a very human experience.

[autumngreenleaf]

Thanks. That's a good base to start with. When I was younger I used to take my change and put it into my savings account. Those little bits added up. You can open an investment account as well and the interest will accrue. It's great how that works.

[larissassm]

I kinda already do most of these things but hearing you talk about it is just fun, i love it, you're very good at it hahah :3

[fritsfmn]

Love the videos .. your videos look so simple !!