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January 29, 2020June 21, 2023

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7 things we stopped doing to save money. Shopping sales, using coupons, living frugally and being smart with money. Learn what we stopped doing.

 

7 things we stopped doing to save money

Do You Want To Save More Money?

Do you need to save more cash? You need to take a hard look at where you are spending your money, to save money.  And be honest even about the small purchases.

What Happens When You Don’t Save Money?

When you overspend and don’t save money you increase your debt and the amount of money you owe to creditors. Essential overspending will wreck your budget. 

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Overspending

Before we said enough is enough and started our budgeting plan we ate out several times a week.  We went on holidays once or twice a year.  I would hit up the coffee shop for a latte almost daily.  

Stop Spending

We let our life depict our spending.  Our wants overtook our needs. We simply were not watching our spending.

 

Job Loss

It takes a big event to cause things to change. After my husband’s employment changed and his company downsized we took a long hard look at our spending.  Nothing makes you assess things better than a sudden loss of income.

Family Finances

As a new family we took a serious look at our finances and thought about where we wanted to be in the future.

Living on a tight budget

How To Stop Spending So Much Money

The right step forward.  After researching debt, budgeting and personal finance I found The Total Money Makeover.  This book helped us identify our money problems and figure out workable solutions. 

Saving Money With Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps helped in a huge way.  After taking Financial Peace University as a couple we set out a plan to get our finances in order including stopping a number of costly things.

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7 Things We Stopped Doing To Save Money:

Stopped Eating Out So Much

When you add up the cost of eating out two or three times a week for a family of four the cost gets up there.

So I started meal planning and cooking at home more.   I also started using my freezer more to store meals and basics.  Learn over 75 things you can freeze to save money.

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Stopped Buying Specialty (Gluten Free) Baked Goods

Our son is Celiac so we were buying gluten free, dairy free muffins for him which was fine.  But when the muffins and the other baked goods got a price increase it wasn’t fine.

Checkout this Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking it’s amazing.

I Stopped Daily Coffee Drive Thru Fix

When you added it up I was spending $25 -$30 on gourmet coffee a week.

That’s over $120 a month on coffee that could be saved.  We did however come up with the perfect coffee lovers solution. 

We purchased a milk frother and we have this amazing coffee machine that makes great coffee so if I want to I can have more than one latte a day from home.

We also invested in great travel mugs so we can have our coffee on the go.

 

Trying To Keep Up

Currently we are in the process of saving for a home.  Bigger is better right?  No!

Honestly,  I would be happy if the home was 2-3 bedrooms and had a large yard so we can grow our own food and have room for the kids to play.  My husband, his only request of the home is a garage and that we are happy.

Spending Tips

You don’t always need what everyone else wants or thinks you need. Figure out what you want and what your needs are and work within your budget.

How To Train Yourself To Spend Less Money

We learned to budget.  We learned to communicate more about personal finance and our goals. Now it’s more about what we need than what we want.

Learn To Say “NO”

This one may seem like it is relatively easy.  But small things add up.  You buy your child a toy car here, you go out for dinner there, those new shoes are only….  The little stuff adds up.

How To Stop Spending Money On Vacations

It is hard to “splurge” on holiday expenses when you start watching your money.  Can you really validate spending $350 a night on a hotel room?  We have opted for staycations and no spend weekends.

I think the best vacation, weekend away we have had this year was to a little cabin visiting family and friends.

Hiking, visiting local markets, getting away from the everyday.  Sitting on the patio watching the sunset and visiting.  Quality time with family and friends.

How To Manage Spending

Cutting back on your regular spending. Shopping sales, using coupons, truly looking at what you are spending your money on.

How To Stop Spending Money

Using a budget, communicating with your family about your financial needs.  Learning to use your money wisely with a frugal mindset will help you save money.

How To Not Spend Money

Take a look at where you are spending your money.  Is there something or somewhere you can cut back on to save money?

How To Stop Spending So Much Money

  1. Take some time to think about the purchase.
  2. Find a cheaper more frugal solution.
  3. Create a budget and stick to it. 
  4. Focus on your debt and savings.
  5. Check for leaks in your budget.
  6. Pay with cash.
  7. Leave your credit cards at home.
  8. Avoid temptation.

How To Save $500 In A Month

Stop spending money and start saving.  Discover just how easy it is to save $500 in a month. 

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