My outlook on money changed when I realized someone making $300,000 can retire broke & someone making $80,000 can retire a multi-millionaire. Living within your means and living a frugal lifestyle is the first step to financial independence. I just hit the one million mark last year, cheers to everyone striving to get there someday.
Varied sources of income is wise and especially living within your means. My net worth is over $1M and I can pay my bills with no stress, but I don't live like I have that. I have no complaints.
Although financial advice is arbitrary and what works for one person may not work for another, planning is always preferable. I consider myself fortunate to have been introduced to personal finance at a young age. I started working at the age of 19, purchased my first house at the age of 28, was laid off at the age of 36 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and immediately sought advice from an advisor to manage the expansion of my finances. After further investments, as of right now, I'm only 25% short of my $1 million target
This intrigues me. I've looked up financial advisors online, but finding one to connect with is a bit difficult. Do you mind if I ask for your recommendation?
Well, I chose Kristin Amber Landis as my advisor after her interview on CNBC In 2020. She is SEC regulated with offices in the US and quite frankly a genius with portfolio diversification. You should look her up
I buy greeting cards at the Dollar Tree. They are 2 for $1.00. I am 70 years old and never in my entire life have I had a manicure or pedicure. And I never will.
IM the same 64 never had nails done,or brows do my own,never had a spray tan and not been near a hairdresser in 40 years I do my own and wear it up,I look just as good as my sister who does all of it and spends a fortune.
Good thing George put in that catch all CYA statement at the end about prioritizing where you spend your money, especially after that suggestion of going to the Olive Garden for a wedding or rehearsal dinner. 😅
As far as greeting cards, I pay apittance a year for American Greetings E cards. Animated, singing , holidays etc. Worth Every Penny. They only time you should send physical cards is sympathy cards.
I got married in a restaurant that was closed on Sunday afternoons. It had a room with a fireplace. It was beautiful. I bought a roll of white lace plastic tablecloth that we used to cover their black tables. Wedding and reception in the same room. Awesome!
People now day don’t seem to think they can get married without a $40,000 wedding..my wedding cost around $300 and my mom and dad paid $300 for my dress..got married in church I attended, flowers on the altar, had 3 bridesmaids dresses made and rented mens tucks..reception in fellowship hall with cake, punch, mints and chips..this was 44 years ago so of course things were cheaper but I cannot imagine having a wedding costing $1,000s of dollars, I would elope, lol
@@Shopgirl1 My daughter got married at city hall with family and friends in 2018. We paid for a wedding dinner and hired a local photographer for wedding pictures and the dress. It cost $900.00. The happy couple saved up for a belated honeymoon in Italy the following year.
The funeral is made for the people who are left behind after someone dies. That being said, a lot of the things associated with funerals may not need to be very expensive.
Another tip when eating with friends is to get an appetizer instead of a meal. With water and the free bread, you can enjoy time together at about half the cost of ordering an entree.
I absolutely love this, I also enjoy making handmade cards, but the idea of being able to bring in some extra income from it would be great (or at least cover the costs for more fun supplies lol)
I know a woman who's husband passed. She put the bulk of what was in the house in a storage unit and moved in with her parents. Fast-forward about 15 years; her kids took over; something they should have done years earlier because of dementia. Most of the stuff and junk was put on her now deceased parents carport, unprotected from the elements. Months later they brought a roll off dumpster to the property which became the coffin for a good portion of it. Some of it trash that never should have been packed; papers nobody needed and multiple mattresses Goodwill would have rejected, as well as stuff they would have been grateful for. The rest of it sat there for 2 or 3 more years. They just brought another roll off - the fourth in as many years; each has left with plenty of room and much left behind - more went in, the rest is still there. Anyway, it was just a complete waste of $22,000, money that is really needed now for her care.
Daves method has definate millionaire results (worked for us- 43yr old with only an associates degree and a husband in trade- started program in 2019) the other is speculation- prob will result in continued debt.
I visited my company's corporate office once and there is a Starbucks in the lobby but free Starbucks drip coffee in the breakrooms. Every morning there was still a wait in line to get coffee. I happily waited knowing it was going on my expense report but I kind of felt bad for the people that had to resist that temptation every day. The worst was that you could charge it on your employee card and they would just deduct it from your paycheck so people wouldn't even pay attention to how much was spent until they got their pay stub :(
That 1 in 10 families rent a storage unit is a wild stat to me. No wonder there’s been so many new storage unit places pop up by me. My question is what are you storing that you can’t fit in your house, are you a hoarder? Or do you hold inventory for your business? I just never saw a point of those things for the average person.
I have 2 adults and 2 toddlers in an 800sq ft house, and a current inability to buy outright a storage shed for my property. I don't have genuine storage space, so until I can aquire one/get rid of all my belongings, I need to rent one.
I watched this video of a couple who would buy from yard sales and resell the items for profit. They acquired so much stuff they rent a storage unit. They spend $300 a month to store items they would make a $5 profit on. Even if they sold everything in the storage unit (for top dollar), they would still end up losing money from the amount they’ve paid in storage fees. They couldn’t wrap their brain around that
A lot of people in small apartments rent one for seasonal decorations and things they do not have room for in the house. In our area, a lot of storage rooms are also rented by people in the military who are deployed.
I volunteer for many events that I go to. It's a win-win because I get to see theater, concerts, etc. for free, and the venue has someone to help with the event. I've saved hundreds by just volunteering.
I find that issue is more about the mum statement than the baby. It doesn't care what it's wearing or the last trends and they grow alarmingly fast. Anything 2nd hand or free, someone always just had a baby. Give them a good wash and free clothes..
My hubs and I look at greeting cards together and show each other the ones we would buy, some that are just funny, and then we leave them there- all the sentiment without the trash or the cost! It’s a pretty fun date😅
I would add more to the list: 16. McDonalds and most other fast food chains. Why pay for overpriced food that's bad for you too. Pack your own sandwiches for road trips. 17. Starbucks. Make your own coffee at home. Program your coffeemaker's timer so you don't have to get up so early in the morning to make coffee. 18. Amusement parks. You spend most of the day standing in lines and everything in the park is overpriced. 19. Movie Theaters. A splurge nowadays, not just the movie concessions. Even subscriptions like Disney+ are a waste of money too. All the Disney classics are at your local libraries. I just borrow DVD / Bluray from the local library and make my own air popped popcorn at home for the family on movie nights. 20. Faster home internet plans. You most likely don't need Gigabit speeds. Try the basic speed tiers first and make sure you have up to date network equipment like your WiFi router. Never rent your ISP's equipment either. Use your own. 21. Unlimited mobile data plans. You probably don't need it. Wait till you have wifi for big downloads and updates. Save videos and music onto your phone or tablet for offline on the go use. 22. Basic vehicle maintainances. You can service things like the air filters, windshield wipers, bulbs, and car battery yourself. 23. Luxury cars especially German ones. Stick with Toyotas. You just need to get from point A to B. Don't waste money and time on expensive repairs and depreciation. 24. Gym memberships. You can walk around the local park or do workouts for free. 25. Bottled water. In most cases, you can install your own water filter at home. Bring your own filtered water with you. 26. Name brand products. Store brand or generics are often good if not better than the name brand ones. In this economy with the inflation, we all really need to cut back on spending.
I’ve improved my body composition by lifting and progressing. Weights are expensive im not quitting my gym membership for that. It’s easy to get a cheap membership tho I pay $10 a month and use it 4-5 days out of the week.
My German luxe car just reached ten yrs old, I’ve had it for nine and each time I look at it I still get the same joy as the day I bought it. Its style hasn’t aged. If you buy something you truly love, use it often and treat it well, it’s a considered purchase that can bring much happiness. A Toyota can cost just as much depending on which one you buy.
#16. If you buy mcdonalds, use their apps and only buy in deals. (as a treat). Learn how to cook! #17 Don't drink coffee everyday. It will make you sluggish later, and makes you tolerant to coffee. Which, again, makes you drink more coffee just to get that same high. #18 Parks are free #19 RU-vid has free movies (not piracy, they offer free movies). #20/#21 It depends. If you download a lot then it will save you a ton of money. If you want to save then just don't use fiber optic and settle for Mint's unli plan which you can both use as home internet, or data. (use can also use a dedicated cheap phone you can buy as a hotspot for it) #22/#23 Ride a motorcycle (or a bike). Cars are expensive. You don't need it unless you have a family of 4+. If you live solo, then a scooter is fine. #24 Buy dumbbells and use exercise apps. #25 Don't reuse bottled water AND ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR WATER BOTTLE! (bacteria multiplies every 15 minutes). #26 Yes, generic are the same with name brands when it comes to efficacy, but sometimes people think name brands work better due to placebo (I still buy generics since I know about the placebo effect).
*Wow, it's crazy how some people can become multimillionaires by investing just $10K in trading within a few months, while others have to work for 40 years to reach $1M in retirement savings. The power of smart investing, right?*
That's true. a lot of people today have been having a ton of disappointments in forex and crypto trading in light of helpless direction and awful specialists
Support your local restaurants, bookstores, movie theaters and record stores - Walmart doesn't need your business but your local family businesses does. I happily overpay a few dollars to keep them in business ❤😅
I agree with George on this list, except for the movie theater concessions. We go to the movie theater maybe once or twice per year. It is nice to see some movies on the big screen, so we want to help ensure the theater stays in business. They get very little money from the movie studio, relying on concessions to keep the lights on. Since we go so infrequently, we can treat it as a splurge and get the large popcorn and drink for $15. How's this for cheap...er, I mean FRUGAL? My wife and I always give each other nice, high-dollar cards. We do this while at the greeting card rack in the store. I browse through the cards to find the perfect one, and hand it to her. She does the same for me. Then we put them back. Of course, we don't write in the cards or even put them in their envelopes. The sentiments have been shared and it didn't cost us $20 for two cards. Cards for other people are normally from a bulk greeting card pack or the $1 card section.
I lost over $80k when everything started to tank. Not because I was in an exchange that went belly up. I was just stupid to hold and because that's what everyone said. I'm still responsible. It just taught me to be a better investor now that I understand more of what could go wrong. It took me over two years of being in the market, I'm really grateful I found one source to recover my money, at least $10k profits weekly. Thanks Charlotte Miller.
I'm surprised that you just mentioned and recommended Charlotte Miller, I met her at a conference in 2018 and we have been working together ever since.
She is my family's personal broker and also a personal broker in many families I'm United States, she's a licensed broker and a FINRA AGENT in United states
I just withdrew my profits a week ago, To be honest it was an amazing feeling when the profits hits my wallet I wish I could reinvest but, too much bills
Ridesharing apps SAVE me money by allowing me and my husband to share 1 car. I mostly use public transit, but there are times when its not feasible. IF you are cutting down a car, ridesharing CAN be much cheaper than, gas, insurance, wear-and-tear, ect. of your car, depending on how often you use it. Sometimes biking, walking, or public transit are not good options. You can pry my ridesharing from my cold,dead hands. The ability to use rideshare apps have saved me SO much money.
As someone that uses Uber literally every day of my life because I am blind. I feel like it is so expensive. I probably spend about $800 a month in Uber rides.
I always get boxes of cards...sometimes they're blank, sometimes they're all occasion. Usually the cards are only $1 each & nicer than the $4-5 ones in stores. I am 76 & have never had a manicure or pedicure...& don't have plans to get either.
My husbands coworker was just a part of his brothers wedding. He told my husband that the wedding was over 250,000.00 before the month long honeymoon. Thats crazy.
I work at a cafe in a hospital and it's insane to me how many employees eat there for both bfast and lunch and get two coffees every day. Thats alot of money!! Make food at home, and treat yourself say on a Friday
I also used to work at a hospital. I talked to one of the people that worked in the coffee shop there. She said it was not unusual for people to buy two or three coffees a day, these were the six dollar type of coffees. Four shots of caffeine each. They were wired on a sugar high and the caffeine high, and they were spending a lot of money. It’s crazy.
I miss drive-in theaters. You could see a _double-feature_ for $6.50 and bring your own popcorn. Up until about 2006 there was an old drive-in open with a half-hour's drive of me, and it was a fun and easy way to spend a Saturday night. We even had a tailgate potluck with friends at a drive-in double feature one time. Nobody disturbing you by talking on their cell or being loud in the seat next to you. No need to hire a sitter, take the kids along already dressed in their pajamas, and they fall asleep in the car before the second show.
my husband and i got married in 2020, didn't want to spend a lot of money on it so for our rings we went to Reese found them on sale (did buy them with a CC however we paid that off in less then a year). i got my dress from ROSS store spent money on the marrage license, and a few things from hobby lobby only bad thing is we got it from the wedding section we could of gotten the sand cheaper in another section of the store. in total the wedding was 150.00 paid in cash hubs family paid for the food
Made the mistake of purchasing a new car a while ago and I definitely will not do that again. Would you please make a video as to how we should go about purchasing a used car? A lot of info online, and I would love to have a more frugal point of view. I have a wife and my family is growing, so we are really looking to into the SUV/minivan field. Want to make sure we do our homework to find the best deal.
Id highly recommend buying them at the end, end of Christmas when they are reduced, end of Mothers/Fathers day and end of Valentines and buy them ready for next years, also do this with Christmas lights and decorations...😊
The phone service was a big one for my family. We went from paying $200 a month to $800 for the year for 4 people. The service is great and problem free.
Is this a good time to talk about destination weddings? In my opinion, they are, or can be, an unnecessary burden on the invitees, some of whom may be your family members who are on a budget. To me, if a certain destination is that important to you, have your honeymoon there! Going to a wedding already creates an expense for your guests ( clothes, gift, etc) Don’t make it worse. My spouse and I recently attended a local wedding of someone who wasn’t even that close of a friend and it cost us $300 when all was said and done!
The nice restaurant advice works for me and my wife if we can duplicate what we would have at home. Going to a fancy steakhouse is pretty much a thing of the past. However, for us, we have discovered the hard way that a good sea bass or duck dish is best left to the pros.
Just no on the nails --- literally tried that for 7 months and I was a late start to getting my nails done at 42. But I will never go back to doing my own nails -- getting a gel or lcn is worth my time having to NOT worry about my nails and the upkeep - if its $65 every month so be it. I'm frugal in other areas so It isn't a hit at all to our wallet. And I always but dollar tree cards.
OMW, George ALWAYS makes me literally lol!!! His body language, facial expressions, and quick wit is hysterical. Every video he makes, and every appearance on other Ramsey videos-he's absolutely hilarious! Great insight, but he has the most entertaining content EVER!
My daughters son-in-law took me to the movies and with tickets hotdogs drinks, popcorn, etc. we spent or I should say they spent about 95 bucks and I was amazed. And then my son-in-law said it’s concession sales that keeps the theaters running so if we don’t buy their food, they’ll end up closing down. And this is a little teeny town, Tennessee and the only theater around 4 miles so he was doing his part. I know I have a better understanding of popcorn prices.😂
I love watching George's videos. He is entertaining and has good points in his various videos but if there is one thing that I will not take any advice from him about is cars. He purchased a used (4 owners) 165,000 miles Tesla with 2 minor accidents... You can't tell me that it is wrong that my husband and I purchased our Tesla new (our only car).. We don't care about depreciation (it is worth about 49% now 4 years later), etc.
To be fair to the movie theatre... if they don't mark it up then they will have to lay off tons of workers Usher's concessionist managers in most theaters shut down because of the fact that concessions do not get bought.
Florida just banned balloon releases and has classified them as what they are: litter that is hazardous to wildlife. I hope the other 49 states follow suit
*Amazing video, you work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K into trading from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires*
Hello , I am very interested. As you know, there are tons of investments out there and without solid knowledge, I can't decide what is best. Can you explain further how you invest and earn?
I'm favoured, $90K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America,, all thanks to Ms Louis Stella 😊🎉
Good day all👍🏻 from Australia 🇦🇺. I have read a lot of posts that people are very happy with the financial guidance she is giving them ! What way can I get to her exactly ?
Head’s up - trade schools are FOR-profit- but find an American Job Center and get a training voucher and WIOA (federally funded workforce programming) will pay for training by accredited training providers. Free money - you do the work and get the certifucation.
Hmmmmmmm....frugal people do not go to live sporting events or live concerts either. $20 dollars for a beer and a hot dog at a football game. A $35 dollar concert t-shirt that the promoter paid .75 cents for. Yes .75 cents imported, I was in the business.
There’s a difference between living frugal and living within your means. There are times when you shouldn’t worry about spending if it’s within your means like buying a gift for your wife, taking her out for a nice dinner, etc
I'm retired and eat out quite often because I enjoy it. But I always live within my monthly income and have a large retirement savings for life's surprises.
@@gwenj5419 as you should, you’re retired so you can do whatever as long as you don’t blow through your retirement. Living frugal should be for people who do it for choice or are in a years income worth of debt.
so true with the airport food, but man, I only travel once every 3 months. I want that double whopper as breakfast at 5 AM while I wait for my cheap Ryanair flight haha. 11£ well spent IMO
TSA can stop you for having too many snacks . My buddy has dietary restrictions so he travels with a bunch of special bars and he has been flagged at security for too many food items .
What did they do when they "flagged" him? Inspect him more closely? I can live with that. Confiscate some? I can also take that risk (it has happened, ONCE, in many years of flying). But, generally, we pack abundant food for international and domestic trips, and if we avoid pastes and liquids, we have very few problems. If you bring a water bottle, dump it before security, and refill it after. Easy-peasy. If you have a medical condition (like the friend you mentioned), you can research how to bring proof from your doc for the accommodations you need.
glad you hit greeting cards ... I hate greeting cards. they are such scams. but when I have to get one, I hit my local dollar store and can get 4 for a $1.00
Handmade card would be more valuable. Also, maybe some present, her favorite food, or something bigger from time to time. Giving a generic mother's day card doesn't have much meaning anyway
I’m in the unfortunate position of needing a new vehicle and it’s crazy how many people tell me to get a new car so it’s reliable or right now new is a better deal. Even if it is a better deal, if I can’t afford to pay cash it isn’t a good deal! For now my 02 randomly doesn’t start but on the days it works I’ll find something I can pay cash for. Ideally before the new school year so my boss doesn’t get upset if I’m late again cause I had to take the city bus last min 😂
I bought my last car brand new and I don't regret the purchase at all. Of course I bought a 2006 Toyota and I am still driving at 18 years later so I figure it was actually a pretty good investment on my part.
I disagree with ridesharing apps not being worth it. Sure, driving can save you money, but that's only if you drive a lot. The average car payment is $450 a month or so, gas, insurance, fees etc. eat up another $400 or so. Even if each Uber you get for $20, you would have to use it 42 times before driving around becomes the better option. Obviously, public transit or carpooling is ultimately the better option if available, the convenience of an Uber can largely replace the convenience of owning a car unless you are traveling to a rural area or another part of town not serviced by direct public transit.
#16 Lawn Car services. I see many young healthy looking people moving into my older suburban neighborhood using law care services. Way cheaper to get a lawn mower and trimmer and do it yourself if you are physically able. I checked into it after a surgery a few years back and it was way overpriced. I hired a neighbor kid to do it for $25 a week for a few weeks. He was happy and I was happy.
Find a friend with a Costco membership. They have boxes of papyrus gift cards (one non Christmas and one Christmas). I will never have to buy cards again.
Just bought 2 boxes of greeting cards because the Jacquie Lawson e-cards were just too similar and impersonal. Bonus: these 2 boxes will last the year and they totaled less than a Jacquie Lawson subscription.
Nobody talks about it, but walmart pickup / walmart drop off is the greatest budgeting hack ever. Shop from your home from your meal plan, know exactly how much youre going to spend before spending it, and dont get caught giving into the end caps which try to make ya buy doritos on sale. You'll end up eating healthier and on a better budget. This is how my wife was able to become a stay at home mom while I was making 50k a year
You can also just stick to a list. I make it a game to see how fast I can get in, all the items in the buggy and to my truck. Only times I go off list is when I see something I know didn't make it onto the list but should have.
My husband’s birthday, son’s birthday, Father’s Day and graduations all fall together. So it highlights how much it costs when you buy it all at once. I think we’re going to start making at least some of them.
YT has DIY hot long layers 5 minute haircuts that are mind-blowing easy! No costs on hair maintenance. DIY manicure and pedicure, it takes a little time and effort, beautiful and practical! No way to those vampires long nails that some girls spend a fortune of money they don't have. I dont feel sorry for broke girls with tons of cc debts.
Overpriced item: specialty coffee drinks. Frugal alternative: stovetop espresso maker/moka pot and manual milk frothed/French press. You can hack your way to near cafe quality lattes, mochas, etc. with less than $50 of equipment (you could probably get it for $20-$30 if you cruise fb marketplace).
Hi @George, I have a question regarding the term insurance - doesnt it expire after the 10 or 20 yr term? Like what's the benefit especially if after the 10 or 20 yr term, alls good with you and your family, you lose the money - what's the benefit there? Would like to understand more like maybe there's something I'm missing?
Gee!!! I just bought my wife a NEW Mercedes SUV!! Paid cash! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Mercedes are notorious for falling apart at 80,000 miles. I put money into a special account to pay cash for a new Mercedes every 4 years or 35,000 miles.
My husband & I have been married 30 yrs this summer, our wedding cost less than $1K, our wedding bands were from flea market jewellers.. I can’t imagine dropping tens of thousands on a wedding, 💒 😳 Absolute insanity!
Food with a really high mark-up compared to preparing it yourself: pre-made pancakes, bottled iced tea, precut fruit, veggie trays, pre-shredded or sliced cheese, brownies from the bakery, already hard boiled eggs. None of those things take very much skill to prepare yourself and the price can be more than double.
If you are so easily thrown off by high mark ups, ask your optician, how much one of these lenses costs, that goes into your glasses and how much they are charging you for it. But sit down... You really want to sit, when you hear that number.
