Simple Ways I Save Money | Financial Minimalism

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Today I go over a few simple things I do to save a little money.

Hey everyone. My name is Nicholas and I make videos most about my experiences with minimalism, frugal living, tech, and things of that nature 🌱. I like to make content that feels like you're having a coffee with a friend ☕. So if that sounds good to you consider subscribing and I'll see you in the next one ✏️.

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[NicholasGarofola]

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[ankit_sangeet]

1. Short Term Financial Goals(End of month)
2. Handkerchiefs over disposables
3. Reusable Water Bottle
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4. 1 TB SSD instead of Cloud storage
5. Hair Clippers
6. Library Card

[nicolasfernandez]

Living below your means" adjust your lifest, be frugal, budget, save and invest. This helped me out as a 6 figure earner. I've grown over a million in retirement savings with this method

[ΣοφίαΔομιανοπούλου]

When we first moved to the UK I used to spend hours and hours every week in the library. We still go there. It's relaxing, cozy and so interesting.
Library is the most democratic place to be in. Everyone is equal, all have access and you don't have to pay to get knowledge. 📚

Thank you for your videos! I like them. ☺️

[Nobroemo]

I really love how your videos have evolved. You’ve kept what works, what’s interesting and what’s relatable. Your little quips are well placed and it overall always has a really light hearted effect and always inspiring. The subscribe button consistency is everything lol please don’t give it up. This is all really awesome and you should be super proud, Nicholas. Thanks for the good advice as always!

[mikefin]

Pretty good ideas Nicholas!! After reading book Essentialism many years ago, my minimalism took off. One of the things that always amazes me is in the amount of money people spend on tech/electronics. The 'latest' gadget is the way 'they' get you. I have a 7 year old Droid, and it still functions for all the things I need. Along with surrendering your ego to having the latest tech, preserving what you have and getting the longest amount of life out of that tech can save money. Preventative maintenance, keeping it clean, having it protected, and turning it off every day can extend life of many electronics. While I look geeky wearing my wired headphones at the gym, they still function for what I need. Keeping e-products until they become broken, incompatible, or obsolete is a key to saving. Keep sharing your stories!!

[lau_cocovrard]

I really enjoy watching your videos. They are of very good quality. I just finished this one and it actually makes me think that in order to save money, you just have to live more ecologically. I have had a water bottle for so long that I would like to know how much money I have saved with it. I also bought a bike that allows me to get around without paying for public transportation. I also gave up buying books to go to the library and take my coffee with me to avoid buying it on the way to work. In short, when you think about it, everything that is ecological is economical. Thanks for your videos. Waiting for the next one !

[JosephDickson]

I set priorities in my Bullet Journal's monthly spread. Usually a short list of recruiting expenses. It now includes a note to contribute remaining funds to savings that goes beyond my required minimums. I find this gives me more flexibility later as it pads my emergency fund.

[juliem.]

I have been borrowing books and DVDs from my local library for years! My friends think it is funny I'm on a "waitlist" for the newest action/adventure DVD when they just pay to stream it.

[BornBurmese]

Yesss. Washable hankies are the best! 👍👍

[reallygoodatfolding]

As a librarian i was so delighted that you mentioned a library card! So many people don’t know about all the cool stuff they could be accessing for free.
❌ tool
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[kodymiller]

The only problem with just having 1 external storage drive is if that drive fails, your data is gone. It may be a good option to have 2 for redundancy. I just opted for cloud storage. It’s more convenient to find something without having to bring the drive with me. Also, great video though. It gives me ideas.

[thehomemakersblog]

I'm a huge user of my local library so I'm glad you added it into the list. I use it for books, ebooks, audio book, emagazines, and a weekly rhyme time for my little one and a knitting group for myself. All for free!

[litylu]

Libraries are the absolute best. My card is heavily used for both audiobooks and ebooks. It still amazes me that I get all this content for free. I go though about 80-100 books a year.

[eileahfrye-edmonds]

I am a new watcher going through some of your older videos has really opened my eyes and I love seeing what others do to live a more intentional life. Your channel has helped me a lot in this short time and I hope you know you’re making a wonderful impact.

[lowwastehighmelanin]

Hey! I use hankies too! And tenugui which is like a giant hankie they use in Japan but more fun to look at. Great tip.

[a_canary]

Thank you for another beautiful and motivational video, already waiting for the next one 😌

[EduardoHenrique-ndro]

Another great video, Nicholas! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers from Brazil!

[damahom]

Love these types of financial videos . Appreciate all you do Nicholas

[keneticchannel]

Nice! And yes, a very similar list.
- I've been cutting my own hair for about the last 15 years. I use the Wahl Peanut corded trimmer. Sure, it was $60, but it fits in an old pencil bag and has probably saved me several thousands of dollars in haircuts—let alone the hassle of setting up and driving to appointments.

- My wife and I bought reusable thin cloth kitchen towels (marketed as "unpaper towels" on Amazon) during the Great Paper Towel Shortage 2020 and we don't miss paper towels at all. I also realize how much others will use paper towels to literally clean up light water spills or to dry their hands just to throw them in the trash. Nuts!

- Most people don't know that your library card gives you the ability to digitally check out e-books and audiobooks that you can enjoy from your device.