Common 'Necessities' That Frugal People Don't Buy

In this video, we'll talk about common necessities that frugal people don't buy. From brand new clothing to prepared baby food, frugal people understand that certain items touted as necessities may not be something that they want or need to own. We invite you to vote in the comment section on each item we discuss. Tell us: Is is a necessity - or NOT a necessity?

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[blessedbygod]

I don't own a clothes dryer, television or air fryer. I don't purchase frozen/ prepared foods. My vehicles are over 20 years old and I bought them used. My extended family members think I am NUTS!!! However I paid 100% cash for my little fixer upper house by being frugal and LOTS of prayer. I have never had a mortgage. PRAISE GOD!!

[JesusSaves]

It’s so nice when two frugal people find each other. They should have a “frugal people dating site”. ..lol

[nataschalorez]

In our house, we eat a lot of prozen pre prepared meals.
The only difference is, that I make them in advance in bulk and then freeze them

[rochellethundercloud]

Most frugal people will have meals ready to heat and eat.
They cook larger batches of food, break up into portion control containers, label and freeze.
Handy when life is hectic

[suewolf]

I buy brand new clothing. I have clothing that is 15 years and 20 years old that I still wear. Which is why I buy brand new clothing, wash always in cold water with woolite, and always hang the clothes up to drip dry. They last forever

[Curious-Lass]

I just cut cable! Saving 190.00 a month!! Now using my Roku TV that my son bought for me for Christmas. Do I miss cable? NOPE!! Not for that price! Took the savings and increased my 401k contribution each month!🎉

[alekasmith]

Our air fryer is amazing for our small family of three. Doesn’t use much energy and saves time in the evening. May not be useful to some, but it’s been worth it to us!

[lizclarke]

As a disabled person, frozen and prepared food is super helpful but before getting sick meal prep was where the party was at.

[RaysIrishmum]

My vacuum went out after 19 years, I have wood floors with only two area carpets in my 800 sq ft home. I bought a broom and called it a day. 30 years ago my son was born, we were so low income, we didn't buy a bassinet, we took a drawer out of our dresser and put blankets in it and that was his bassinet 😅 They grow out of them so quickly.

[dabneydee]

Over the years I've thrifted such high quality clothes, like cashmere sweaters/scarves/gloves, merino wool knits, winter parkas, barely-worn shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals ... all at around 10% of the original cost. Now when I go to a regular store at the mall and see a sweater for $50 - I get sticker shock!

[sallybedwell]

No new cars, no bottled water, no eating out, no frozen entrees. It is fun to save up and pay cash!

[FloridaGrowing]

I'm a school bus driver, I have so many reusable water bottles (30 to 40 a year)that the students have left on my bus. They never claim them, so they go to the Good Will.
I love your show.

[veronicaavsec]

I have actually found really nice clothes at the store cheaper than at salvation army or thrift stores

[elizabethlangheim]

I don’t trust used cars. Been burnt too many times. I buy new and drive them for decades. I don’t want to purchase someone else’s problem…which might be why they are selling the car. I don’t have anyone I can trust to check over the car. People say don’t go to a dealer repair area and go to a local Mom and Pop. Well I called a Mom and Pop shop (decades ago) about getting after market air conditioning put in. My husband called 4 days later. They quoted him $100 cheaper than they quoted me. No thanks! I’ll go where the price is standard for everyone.
I paid off my car in 3 years and it will be 21 years old in April and it still runs great.

[georgettelikens]

I hang dry most of our laundry, but I use the dryer for towels and bedding.

[xivreqt]

You two are kindred spirits. Ever since paying off my credit card debt and student loans-straight out of college, I never looked back. Thirty years later, cash is the way, everyday.

[mysteryreader]

No eating out. No new clothes. Cell phone 15 dollars. No cable. No foods that have no nutritional value (most snacks). Generic groceries. 7+ iPhone. One streaming service at a time. No paper towels, ever. No clothes dryer. No frozen dinners. No prepared meals. No credit ever. Debt and mortgage free for 35 years. Deal breaker: high end tea and coffee

[jedlevron]

Ive had to go without tv, smartphone and Internet at home for awhile when i was laid off. I had to use a prepaid phone, internet at library or family before.

[wendyw]

Great points, but I buy new cars: My 1st husband died when I was 25. I had to replace our car, and my Dad went with me to buy it (with cash--Life insurance is a wonderful thing to have.) I was looking at used cars & my Dad told me to buy a new one. He said I lived alone now, and he would feel happier if he didn't have to worry about me having a used car that might break down on me. My 2nd husband & I usually bought new cars because we could afford them when we both worked, but we bought them when the new models hit the lots & twe bought last year's model that was on sale. A couple years after my 2nd husband died (I'm old now), my car reached the point where repairs were more expensive than the car was worth. I bought a new car, thinking about what my Dad said in 1978 when hubby 1 died. I've had that car for 7 years now and it only has 25k miles on it. I plan to keep it until I die.

[jumpinjavajane]

When you mentioned the baby equipment, I just had to comment! In 1981, a neighbor woman noticed I was pregnant and offered me so many of her used baby items for $5 each - high chair, crib, playpen, stroller. When my DIL's had kids 6-10 years ago, they were buying strollers for $5-700! Then there were the carseats, attachments, etc. My kids survived just fine and those "Cadillac" strollers got broken, etc. I cannot bring myself to buy used clothes, but I go to the clearance section online (love JCP) and have found sweaters for $8-10, T-shirts for $3.99. That was recently.