You Can Live Well On Less - Saving & Simplicity

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How much do you really need to survive?

What do you really need, to make it through the day? If you had to pack all your belongings into an RV or a smaller home what would you take?

What truly makes you happy?

For me it’s my family, spending time outdoors, our pug dog, travelling, learning new things and good coffee.

Could I down size to all of that and survive? Yes. If I had to sell every toy, piece of furniture, book and etc and all I had left was my family, the essentials and life – I would be happy. What about you what truly makes you happy?

Have you ever noticed you have too much stuff?

I have noticed we have too much stuff. I will admit I have too many books and our son has way more toys than he needs (thanks to his Grandparents). The garage probably has a duplicate of every small tool.

Thinking about it I could probably clear the clutter and fill a small room with all the stuff we could sell to make money to pay down our debt.

Don’t know where to start?

Try conquering your clutter and organize your time.

Now that the clutter is cleared.

And you have made some extra cash by selling all your unwanted treasures online or at a garage sale.

How do you live well on less?

By assessing what you really need. Shopping on a grocery budget. Enjoying no spend weekends with your family. By living more frugally.

This family saved over $750 in one month by cutting back on purchases.

Where do you start?

Invest in good knowledge and education. Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey helped turn our money situation around.

Set a budget. Compile all your bills. Be honest with each other. Set goals. Where do you want to be in five years?

to recap.

You can live well on less. Clear the clutter, downsize, get organized and meal plan. Start using a budget and invest in personal finance books that can help you.

Learn to live more frugally. Figure out where you can save money. What can you cut out to help save on your household expenses?

Great items that can help you live well on less:

Updated November 15, 2019