I'm on university and with a extremely tight budget of 20€ a week, atm I can't work due to mental health issues. How can I make at least 2 meals a day with this money (I should eat 6 meals a day bc I have also a very fast metabolism and I'm on the verge of being underweight, but I don't think I can do that with this amount of money). Please help me, I'm already owning my boyfriend money bc I don't have enough to eat, so any advice would be welcomed.

Through frugality i have about 30k saves up. I want to relocate somewhere, rent a couple years, and purchase a house next. I have jo preferences other then nature. I love lakes rivers forest amd ocean would be nice buy i know thats expensive

Anyone else notice the deals on the app aren’t even much of a deal? There used to be deals on there where you get a whole meal for under $5 bucks. Now you’re lucky to get anything for less than $5

Mid-20s, laid off from my first job after ~4 years—only 8 weeks severance.

Being a first gen college student from a lower-class background, I care a lot about personal finance. My situation is as follows:

• 1.5 years of living expenses in an emergency fund
• 300K invested in tax-advantaged accounts
• 150K invested in a brokerage
• Paid off student loans, no debt

Definitely not a humble-brag post, I wanted to lay everything out so you can understand my situation for an informed opinion.

Honestly, I'm very anxious about the future. It has been years since I interviewed, and I don't know which company I want to work at next.

Also, I haven't had a vacation in a while. I've traveled little and conserved.

If you were me, what would you do? And when would you start interviewing?

I know this will vary regionally, and I'm sorry if it's a repeat. But where can I get the best seasonal turkey sales? Also sides. Bjs wholesale has $150 in a transaction you get a free turkey, but it's a members club.

I’m thinking of buying insulating film because I lose a lot of heat through my window, are there kits that allow me to open them at any time? Just to wipe the water out of the window

Looking for some good recommendations

ie, someone who lives with her parents and pays the same amount of rent every month

my monthly paycheck is £1300 and i pay my parents £200. i save 400 which leaves £700. rest of my money goes to driving lessons, my phone bill (i impulse bought the iphone 15 so it’s expensive), my contact lenses and my bus pass

i see all of those as non negotiables. glasses ruin my self confidence so it has to be contacts. driving lessons are a must and i use my bus pass to get basically everywhere. after all that i’m left with around £400

my mom is a housewife so she cooks 99% of the time but i have a bad takeout + coffee habit. i’m cutting down on both to once a fortnight for each but aside from that i’m struggling

i’ve looked at my spending for the month through online banking and most of the time i don’t even remember buying that item. i waste all of my money on stuff i don’t even notice. how can i become more aware of my spending and have better spending habits. how can i live super cheaply? i should not be burning through my entire paycheck

Hey frugal friends! Sorry if I'm tagging this with the wrong flair -- I'm still relatively new to Reddit....

My wife and I have done a pretty solid job being frugal, especially since the pandemic. We are both self-employed; and now that my regular work calendar has filled up quite a bit, I will be leaving a PT position in big tech that has paid our benefits and numerous discounts over the past 3ish years. Trying to create a frugal, minimal setup for gym, phone bill, streaming subs, insurance, pet insurance, etc. Pretty much all of those have been entirely/heavily subsidized by my soon-to-be-former PT employer.

We cook our own meals, using whatever meats, fresh veggies, etc. that are currently in season/on sale. We both drive/travel a lot for work, so that is either a write off or, in my case, a reimbursement. Same for eating out, in my case, too.

Currently on a heavily discounted Verizon plan with 5 basic unlimited lines and every streaming sub you can think of. I'm considering just staying with them for the discounted subs and moving it over to a veterans discount instead of the employer one.... It would still be a substantial discount, I think.

Any suggestions/advice for a couple (with 4 dogs) that is taking the big step into both of us being fully self-employed? Thanks! 😊

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Lots of you are in the US.

I'm currently in Europe - boy one thing I miss are garage / yard sales. I miss selling my stuff for cash (good stuff too!) and I miss stopping by estate and others' yard sales.

I don't sell online for many reasons - mostly because of shipping costs.

There was always just something fun about the yard sale...

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Due to a bunch of bills and expenses. By budget for the next two weeks is only allocating $100 for groceries for the next two weeks. What are some ways to stretch this to insure I’m fed until I get paid next? Please keep in mind that I’m not able to cook in bulk in my home

For example, generally everybody in my family eventually takes a turn in washing the dishes, so I bought the Scrub Daddy sponge because I figured if we are all washing the dishes,, then i might as well make it easier for all of us, if that makes sense (even if it's just something as simple as a more efficient sponge). Any other products that make things easier for the whole family?

Hey all, really trying to make some changes and get my families financial health back on track. I’m getting more into cooking, and have been using ChatGPT to set up meal plans using like ingredients to help save money. It’s working out ok so far, but to be honest I’m new to budgeting and cooking both. What are your go-to meals to keep your household fed, your budget happy and your piece of mind intact?

Hi folks,

I am moving out into my own place (rented) next year, hurrah! Not flush with cash but have been saving and deciding how best to spend my money.

I’m just curious people’s opinions on certain pieces of furniture & electronics you’d always buy brand new or when second hand is going to be best. Trying to save some money where possible but generally I’d rather invest in better quality things than cheap and need to replace quickly.

The place is totally unfurnished.

There’s a few things I can bring from home but not much in regards to the big things.

For example, of course I’ll buy a brand new mattress - and I think I can get a new bed for only around £120 which I think is probably worth it?

But like - a fridge/freezer? They seem to be pretty pricey £200-£500 new even at the cheaper end of the scale vs £100 on Facebook marketplace second hand - I figure when I lived at uni that was a second hand fridge right so that’s worth the saving - only issue maybe is electrical faults but if it looks in good condition … shouldn’t be too old? 🤞🏼😅

What do you think about a sofa? Washing machine? Microwave? A dining room table and chairs? Vacuum cleaner?

A kettle and other counter top electronics are cheap enough to get new that it’s not worth getting used I suppose - but it’s those £100-£500 items I’m unsure on

Any tips and life lessons very welcome. Not my first time away from home but it’s been a while and this time it’s just little old me!

Thanks!

My pets are due for preventative meds and I'm trying to find a way to save a bit on them. I opt for higher end preventatives to protect against all issues (heartworms, ticks, fleas, etc) but they end up costing a pretty penny. Also, long story short, I was in an area that was devastated by Helene and I'm still waiting on FEMA money which hasn't helped the situation.

Still, I want to make sure my pets are getting real meds and not knock off stuff. Sierra Pet Meds has decent reviews online but was curious to hear of other's experiences. Thanks!

Has anyone switched from liquid to bar shampoo and notice a savings? If so what companies would you recommend?

Has anyone else found unexpected uses for something we buy once and normally throw away? Comment and share below!

Hi,

I ordered a package with a shipping provider but ended up returning my items due to taxes in my country. Now the items I purchased need to be returned from the USA (postal code 03063) to the USA (52404). Does anyone know the cheapest shipment company? Is it USPS, DHL, ...
The package consists of clothing, weighs 6lbs. I've looked online at prices, but I'm not able to find a lot of information ... If I could make the shipment label myself, and just ask them to ship it, it would be a lot easier and maybe even cheaper I think.

Could anyone help me find the cheapest shipping company nationally in the USA?

Thank you in advance.

Gf is overseas and it will take forever for her to mail me her passport photo so where can I take her digital image and print out a physical copy?

I see your 26% savings and raise you 87%!

My wife has been using the Jewel Osco app and finding massive savings. After years of ignoring the cashier asking if we had the app/rewards, my wife caved. Now saving hundreds a month with conscious spending.

I'm moving from MD to Fl. I have a 10x10 storage unit full of my 2bdrm home. I'm trying to find the most frugal way to do this. I have been quoted from 3 to 5000+ which I can't afford. And also Maryland is full of scammers and I don't want my stuff stolen. I thought about just renting a 20ft uhaul and bringing my stuff back myself. But I'm not sure. Thanks for your help

I love fresh produce over everything but I do want to add more options to my list. I love trying different cuisines, so I’m not picky.

Hi all, are there stores that allow you to time deliveries of purchases for 2-3 months after the purchase date? I was hoping to take advantage of some upcoming Black Friday and holiday sales (TV, printer, desk, sofa, etc), but I will be moving in 2-3 months so would prefer to have the items sent to my new address instead of my current address. I would like to avoid the cost and risk of damage if I were to move them myself.

Alternatively, is there any service that can accept my packages and store them for 2-3 months until I arrive?

I wish I had a local cousin with a garage who could accept packages on my behalf, but unfortunately that's not the case. Thanks for your help.

Right now I pay $60/mo with AT&T. The $100/mo bundle with phones wouldn't save any $. Spectrum is not in my area also anyway. Is there any gadget I am missing out on? Any nerd concoctions? Lost secrets of cheap internet? There are just 2 chrome books and 2 phones hooked up, but it would need to be secure since I do banking. Let me know your thoughts, it would be great to save some $ on internet. $60 is way too high. I'll take any and all advice. Thanks

If you own a washer with 4 suspension rods on the corners of the tub, chances are that when you call a service/repair tech for issues like unbalanced errors, they will charge you $200+ to replace the 4 rods.

Replacement rods can be purchased for about $100 (OEM) or less (3rd party), but before you replace the rods, try taking them out for cleaning (including the contact points on the washer) and re-apply damping grease.

There are youtube videos on where and how to apply the damping grease so I won't bore you with the details. Remember to buy/use damping grease and not use WD40, ballistol, Lucas oil, or some other grease product. My in-law's would grab WD40 from the garage or rem oil from the gun cabinet for anything that squeaks, both are poor choices for this application.

The purpose of the suspension rods and damping grease is to actually reduce the motion of the tub. So don't use other grease that will make it even more slippery. You can find products like Nyogel 767A on Amazon, or other cheaper products elsewhere. Typica cost range from $10-$25.

If cleaning and reapplying the grease doesn't fix the issue, you can order and replace the suspension rods yourself. Again, you'll find youtube videos showing you how to DIY. Keep in mind that this will not always fix the unbalance errors.

The cost of repairs?

The novelty of a new one?

Change in lifestyle?

My first car, a 21 years old Mini, is still going on. Is an expensive and high maintenance vehicle compared to the Japanese, and is difficult to DIY.

A few things started to give up, power windows fail from time to time, needs a new radiator, and steering pump.

Is good for a to b but not for long trips, I have to check for leaks and stuff any time we go out.

Frugal side, I can keep repairing the car as it is cheaper than buying another one, the engine and transmission have no issues, and the body is intact no accidents. My mechanic is a Mini-only guy, for the things I cannot do myself.

I can live with its quirks as I’m used to them, but I don’t think someone would buy it, and I feel like it will be a waste of car if it’s part out.

It has become part of the family, and I don’t know how and when will be the time to let it go.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone else follows a rule like this. I’m not sure if I came across it somewhere or if it’s something I came up with myself, but it’s been on my mind for as long as I can remember.

Basically, whenever I buy something, whether it’s clothing, tech, or anything else. I aim to make it last for at least five years. For example, I have a belt that will hit the five-year mark at the end of this year. It’s starting to show some wear, and while I’ll keep using it for as long as possible, reaching that five-year mark feels like I'm giving myself “permission” to consider replacing it.

Does anyone else have a similar rule? Thanks!

Wondering if anyone else feels the same way about avoiding unnecessary aisles at the grocery store... I always end up with $10-40 more worth of stuff when I start to wonder around looking for something I actually need.....

Does anyone have any tricks or tools they use when shopping to prevent this? I need to do better at sticking to the essentials