25 Money

Jul 03, 2023

"I cut my food waste by at least half when I got one of those."

Personal Finance Editor

—u/nicoke17

—u/denilox

"Seconding the library card! The apps let me rent four free audiobooks per month.

I can also rent free passes to local hiking trails and museums! It's fantastic. That alone is worth, like, $50 per excursion."

—u/frostandtheboughs

—u/nerdygirlfire

"I love being able to stock up when I find something at a great price. My favorite are deals on meat and butter."

—u/aurora1717

—u/seashellbeeshell

"If anyone reading this doesn’t have one, please buy a bidet. I bought a twelve pack of toilet paper four months ago. I’ve maybe used three rolls. Such a money saver."

—u/scarstead

—u/lowterm8795

"I use an electric blanket to do the same. It was a gift, so free! I just turn it on while I'm getting ready, and shut it off when I get in bed. I've had it for many years, and I'll need to purchase one when it finally dies."

—u/grilled_cheese10

—u/lowterm8795

"Spent around $100 on a good quality toaster oven and it's great. I rarely use my full oven unless I'm baking something large or cooking meat. Saves a ton of time and energy vs. heating up the oven, and way more functional than a vertical toaster."

—u/ironysparkles

—u/robbiewilso

"This one is great. Using YouTube and online resources have saved me tons of money. Project Farm on YouTube is great for tool recommendations.

For tools, I strategize some. If it is a tool/device that is important or needed, I will buy the quality tool. If it is not as important, I will buy secondhand or the cheap version and use them until they break and then upgrade."

—u/realitydisfunction20

—u/hopeoncc

—u/dicksgloryhole

—u/anachronic

—u/turkeytot

—u/accomplished_egg6618

—u/trinity-nottiffany

—u/kavalejava

"I have blackout curtains and notice a massive difference in room temperature depending on if they’re opened or closed."

—u/lovedogs95

—u/amexnomad

—u/tonythecritic

—u/the_cheshire_kat

—u/sarah-who-is-large

—u/nashirakins

"Induction has changed my life. Don't miss excess heat in my face and I save so much time not having to do anything more than wipe it down to clean it. On my electric cooktop before, things would burn when they over spilled, but with only the bottom of the pot getting hot enough to cook, no more burnt on anything!"

—u/blue_eyes998

—u/1095966

—u/brilliant-soul

"Yes, this is a huge one for me! I love ordering groceries online. Keeps me from impulse-buying and I can add coupons, like you said. Plus, I can see the total as I go. I have a hard time sticking to lists so I’ve just accepted that I need to order everything online now."

—u/_totocha_

—u/kimboslice129

—u/shadowl42

—u/kimber0312

"Before anyone comments, I realize this won’t work for everyone. The old adage 'Know Thyself' applies here. Some people have no choice but to use credit to survive. Others know they can’t resist spending money they don’t have. If either of these describes you, just scroll on and forget you read this. (I say this with love!)

Also, I have noticed lately that some businesses have started adding a surcharge for using credit. (Mostly they’re small, local businesses.) There’s usually a sign near the register, or on the check in a restaurant. So another secret is to pay attention to those signs. There are still times when cash is king.

Oh yeah… it’s also sent my credit rating to the top level 😃."

—u/jrzgrrrl

"I just started doing this this year, and it has been quite surprising how quickly the rewards build up."

—u/makatwork