Meal planning saves us a ton. Thanks for sharing the idea about having ingredients on hand to make 5-minute meals. Very smart; and after hearing it, think it's a no-brainer!
Sticking to one car. We currently just went down to one car because our other one was totaled. I've been really tempted to get another car but man does it cost money, and I'm considering just toughing it out and dealing with the inconvenience because it would be financially wise... ugh lol.
Most certainly declutteiring! Whereas my room used to be a mess so bad I would neglect cleaning it, since decluttering, cleaning is never more than a 10m job!
I just started being serious about meal planning this year. It has had an immense impact. Not only saving money on useless grocery items, but it takes the stress out of trying to figure out what to eat every night. Also, big tip - actually EAT your leftovers! You'd be amazed at what can be reheated and thrown into a tortilla shell!
#2 is so right on. I buy what I need not what I want. I Brownbag My Lunch Four Days A Week and "Treat" Myself on Friday. I eat Breakfast before going to work, I don't have a problem with Walmart, or even A Thrift Shop, if the clothes are still good you can still wear it with style. Iron your Clothes and make them look fresh. On Tom Ford's Mr. Porter Channel, or even British GQ there is a Clip teaching you how to Iron, and so many other words of advice. Have an Agenda and write your schedule so you know what you have to do on certain days. I read a Motivational Quote, and read a Bible Passage which helps me alot. I "Make" My Bed each day religiously, then I try to write in My Journal each day or The Weekend. Keep track of your Bills. I use an Excel Sheet and I have my Finances down pat. I try to pay certain Bills as soon as possible. I pay My Cell Phone Bill at least Two Weeks before it is due. Make sure you have your toiletries ready for work the day before, IE Facecloth, Towel, and when it comes to your Toothbrush, have a Cap on it that way no bacteria can collect on it during the day. When you "Flush" keep the Lid down so no bacteria flies out.
Looked for this, but couldn't find, so here you go: 1. Have at least 3 meals you can cook in 5 minutes 2. Try to build a second stream of income 3. Cook batched meals (meal-prep) 4. Make a meal plan 5. Make a capsule wardrobe 6. Cut your own hair 7. Use a high interest savings account 8. Save money by being creative and buying used 9. Practice saying you (if it's not a hell yea, it's a no) 10. Play the minimalism game 11. Have very few subscriptions 12. Share your subscriptions 13. Try to DIY before paying a professional 14. Negotiate phone and internet plans 15. Sell your extra car 16. Do some preventative maintenance 17. Read as many financial books as you can 18. Try to use cash for at least a month 19. Write down your goals 20. Consider refinancing
Something many people don't think about- it is worth it to go to therapy for a few months now while you don't have major issues going on. You'll learn valuable skills that with help you life a healthier and happier life even after you start going. People who do this usually have less physical and mental issues down the road because they know coping mechanisms that are mentally & physically healthy. Mentally unhealthy people have physical health issues. And if you can't cope you might end up needing years of therapy later down the road rather than a few months now. Mental health can be proactive too!!!
I express myself emotionally in life. All the way up I talk things out or talk to people. I don't carry things and take in all the advice I can to stay healthy. Many times you have to weed out bad advice, but always stay open to learning how to handle things to grow 😄
Plenty of "free" self help videos on just about every subject imaginable here on RU-vid. I used to worknat a therapist office... most just want you on meds and dependant on them
No one else has come close to getting through to me, on so many levels. I actually look forward to learning things from you Gabe! I'm 66, female, and I hope the next years of my life are awesome - Thanks a lot Gabe - keep them coming! Very helpful!
I too am a 66 year old female am finally getting it, I regret that it didn't sink in sooner .I look forward to challenging myself with Gabe's encouragement.
In my two room apartment I have two couches all free. My parents gave me so much free stuff, even night table for my cable modem. I barely have anything new or paid here. They on the other hand like from time to time change furniture and previous ones needs to go somewhere. So it may just be me. I enjoy to live frugally and cheap. This is my life!
Fantastic job on the video! Always great advice... I got rid of my car 3 years ago. I live in a large multi City area that has great connecting bus services. I get great exercise oh and what the fun I have dragging groceries home once a week. Only buy what I need that is on sale, I do a lot of canning and freezing, grocery budget is only $70 a month.
You always have great stuff. The shirt scene was amazing. I started reading a lot of financial books this past year and went from a negative net worth to a positive one. I feel a lot better about our financial picture than I did just a year ago. Thanks for this informative video!
LOL, loved the capsule wardrobe clip... plus all of your tips. The ones I'm starting with are meal planning and writing down my goals. Thanks so much Gabe, and the best for you and your girls!
My pro tips for eating well on a small budget: Know what you're up against. Make meals that will win over takeout, restaurant foods, snack foods or readymeals (unless what you planned, was one of those things), every time. Learn to cook, think of it as an empowering act of self care, instead of either a hobby, or a chore. Buy mostly cheap, nutritious, single ingredients, and make simple, balanced meals. For variety as well as structure, have some kind of rotation on meals, for instance dinner themes (Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Fishy Friday, Sunday Steak). Meal plan to shop smart to avoid waste.
Thank you for sharing this I didn't know I wanted to be a minimalist until I recently moved.. I'm in a process. I threw out so much.. oh my but I still have so much that I needed to store them. Anyway thanks for the motivation and tips! Stay safe and blessed 💕 love from Canada 🇨🇦
@@GabeBult It's really been amazing. Thank you! :) Always love your videos, avid viewer. You give me lots of ideas for things to try with my own channel.
Batched meals - heck yeah! I love doing this. Ditto for prepping basics like an extra jar full of chopped onions or an extra bulb of chopped garlic so it's way faster to prep meals.
Every October...I do a deep clean/sort of my apartment. I get rid of items that are unused. I buy items that need to be replaced. I take the whole month...I do something every day and check off a task on my list as I go. September 1st....good to go!
I tried cutting my own hair. The hand eye coordination you need to cut and edge up the back is insane. Cut too much off and I put down the clippers instantly lol
Hello. New subscriber here. Been watching you for a while now. Im a frugal person, and have multiple income since 2005. My lifestyle turn me and my hubby into a millionaire and not even noticing it.
You mentioned some books that you found particularly helpful. Would you mind sharing which ones were helpful to you? Always interested in what others found worthwhile. Two biggest tips are to cook at home (saving money, much higher quality food, better health.). Tracking what I spend on in a month. I have a spreadsheet template which I have kept for 30 years and just track where my money goes (using credit cards helps me download the transactions and categorize them.). Amazing when you see how much you spend eating out or on those subscriptions, etc. I just ask if it was worth it to spend that money. And then adjust next month. Thanks for the video.
I go to haircutting to students. They are for free and always have tones of students who wants to exercise (with their coach behind of cours). I go to charity shop, if they have something to replace my old things (I got my waterboiler, trays, plates and so kind of stuff, even Guccy boots and Fishbone jeans for like 1 dollar, and so on...) Exchages: I recently do clothes exchange with my freiends. Not only saves money, but saves waste and the world. I am not against cash, but... I use my credit card everywhere I can. Just whisely. Never buy a thing I could not afford with cash. I have never bought more stuff than it was my salary, but I got my bonuses back after i bought something, so I saved money. Also I have insurace with the card, so if I travel somewhere (which is very common, because I live 10 mins walk to the border of other country), I feel secure.
Being frugal and a minimalist is fine. But there's more to life than money. Be happy,have fun, help people and enjoy yourself! Most of all love yourself and others.
You never read “the richest man in Babylon”? Bet not. The first step to financial independence is building cash reserve. You do that through being frugal, NOW. Then invest on income-generating assets later.
The reason I am into these videos is because I find you can sacrifice nothing to very little and save a ton of money. Like going to a different coffee shop. Or trying a different phone plan or a different brand of coffee or clothing or anything you can save a ton without changing too much about your life that is what minimalism is it's not sell everything and live miserably it's looking out seeing what you spend on that you never or rarely use. And cutting that off. Waiting for a sale if you don't need something immediately. Buying simple solid colour clothing instead of printed ones so they go with everything. These will help you save a lot without changing much about yourself.
Having a budget, conscious spending and financial minimalism is one of the most of the important thing you need in life I'm 51 my husband 56 we are both retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debt. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Conscious spending,Having a budget,Saving and lnvesting made it possible for us this early Many people don't know the word "budget",and it may affect your life and financial stability
@@frankbenjamin6584 FIRE means - Financial Independence Retire Early It's been a movement teaching people financial Independent and how to retire debt free through solid lnvestment and frugal lifestyle
Such a good video im quite frugal never waste money never spend over half my wages in any one time or buy things that i dont need always have money put away for a rainy day
OMG!!! What a Innovative content...👍👍👍 Hats off👏👏👏👏... Really waiting for you to reach million mile stone and am sure your content would still be informative and more Innovative... Keep up the good work Gabe👏👏👏👏
Such great advice from a young man who could be my grandson. Thank you Gabe for your insight and tips. Wish you had been around in the 70's when I was starting out as a consumer and young nursing student and wife. Blessings and thank you! 🙂
Practicing a good combo of financial minimalism and frugal lifestyle is truly a power! It is really attainable - financial minimalism is buying what you only need and keeping what you truly value and frugality is a lifestyle that seeks out the lowest cost solutions, with no waste left behind.
Great tips brother. The best thing about saving 50-75% of your income is that work no longer stresses you as much since you know you can comfortably look for a job if you get fired
My car cost about £250 to buy and maybe £200 in repairs/ parts over the past 5 years. It's a Renault 5 so cheap on fuel, tax and insurance, and relatively straightforward to repair. I love it!
Randomly browsing RU-vid for some tips on how to keep my house clean and I discovered your channel. This is the third video I am watching from your channel and I am officially hooked. I love your lifestyle, your creativity and your contents. I just hit subscribed ✅ and I can’t wait to binge watch your videos 🤣 Thanks and kudos 👏
My best 5 minutes meal; make a taco! You need the bread and whatever you have in your fridge! Chicken or halloumi whatever you like and add all the veggies and some sauce you like! Best ever AND sooo delicious! 😍💖
Great videos and I enjoyed the breaks in scenes even if you were talking to the wall on your cell😁I thrift. for so much it can never find any clothes for my husband :/ I do want to go back to cash envelopes! I stayed on track better that way.
I just follow 3 rules. 1) avoid debt when possible 2) save at least half your income 3) take your saved money & put it into low expense index funds. The best one is vtsax, which has 0.04% expense ratio. That's it. That's all I need. But I'm in a fortunate position where I make enough that I can very comfortably live off half my income
Thank you for these important frugal tips! Nice to see you again Gabe and you're my favorite minimalist! Greetings from Mexico. I must finish my decluttering. Really I have to get rid of a lot of stuff. My bedroom and my entire house look like a real basement. I hope to see you one in person :)) Saludos from Mexico !
The go-to meals are a must do...I do those and meal plan every Sunday. I do a treat meal for myself or a plus one and then meal plan batched breakfasts, work lunches and lite dinners at home after work. Always go to the store with a list. I do the capsule wardrobe as well. My main job is at Lowe’s so other than the red vest the capsule wardrobe is a must. I also have two other streams of income as well... second job and retirement income from a former employer and I’m not even 55 yet...😉😜...also NOOOO is first in my vocabulary. Sorry this was so long...I could go on....would like to talk to you at a later date!!!!👍
I'm more impressed on where in the world you are getting 50% off appliances when they have a small dent. Largest discount I've seen on that sort of stuff is maybe 30% and it's horrible at that point.
@@Sararizzles And your right, we live in a throw away society. Last night i met up with someone and they have a ministry to take throwaway food at restaurants and feed the hungry. Awesome idea!
This video was great! I had to go back and re-listen to the video because I was so engaged in all the camera tricks! Lol. That’s one way to get extra viewing time though, right? 😁
Very inspiring! Thanks! Would love to here more about several streams of incomes, how to create, balance, organize them and how to increase income in general. :)
