23 Important Questions Frugal People Ask Before Buying

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This video is like a frugal pre-buying checklist - filled with super important questions to ask yourself in order to prevent impulse purchases and overspending. We'll cover 23 important questions frugal people ask before buying. Over time you’ll be able to use these tools to consistently spend less and save more - and if that’s your goal, you’re in the right place.
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@sheliagotreaux690 Месяц назад

My husband and I fixed our washing machine by watching RU-vid videos. Yes, so empowering!

@RobertSmith-gx3mi 2 месяца назад

Cutting cable and moving that money into retirement accounts.Was the best decision I made in the last decade. This allowed me to put an extra eighteen thousand dollars into those accounts

@nesser1352 2 месяца назад

Whoa!!!

@kelleyspears1218 Месяц назад

I helped my friends with a three-day yard sale over Memorial Day….there’s nothing like seeing all the junk people have paid good money for that they’re selling at a yard sale for twenty-five cents to make one realize what you DON’T need. I’ve been on a semi-minimalist journey and this just affirmed for me why and how much I just can’t deal with the excessive consumerism we face every day.

@katethielmann4244 2 месяца назад

I did a LARRY and HOPE THING TODAY. MY BISSELL floor cleaner died. No more steam. Well, having all new floors this means I need a mop or cleaner stylus. I did the unthinkable lol. Except for no steam I still have a mop, with 2 cleaner pads that are washable. So yes, I got the scissors and cut the cord. I now have a non steam manual BISSEL floor mop !!

@Michelle-bw1xg 2 месяца назад

Genius! Health benefits of manual work. Good for you!

@lindadenneypu6315 2 месяца назад

Awesome idea thanks for the tip

@chaoshome34 Месяц назад

And you can still use hottest or boiling water to dump/spray on the floors too! Extra clean

@katiejon17 2 месяца назад

About nine years or so ago, pregnant with my first child, I began considering whether being a bit of a prepper might be prudent. When covid hit, I knew I really needed to be prepared for my family’s sake. So we have enough food to get our family through six months, enough candles to light our darkness for about a year, etc. But now I find that I keep buying out of fear. And I really loath that “trigger”. This is where I really need help - when is enough, enough?

@lizadivine3785 2 месяца назад

I’m you

@swiftbasecamp2anniesadvent33 2 месяца назад

Me too 😂

@katv1195 2 месяца назад

Consider redirecting your concerns to Managing your things. Write down everything you have and the quantities. Decide a quantity of each thing or type of thing that is "enough for months" (green), "enough for 2 weeks to 1 month" (amber), and "none or almost none" (red). Some things may have a tiny number for green (like spices) or a bigger number (like canned tomatoes). Set yourself a small budget each week to buy a few items. Focus on only buying Red pantry items with the small budget, then move them to the Green list. Also, show your list to your spouse and get him to help decide which red items you don't need and if things on the amber list are actually green. Whenever you get concerned that you need something, remind youself "its OK, its on the green list". Over time you can decide if there are things you never want to have in bulk again.

@michelleraney3577 2 месяца назад

It sounds like you're there.

@katiejon17 2 месяца назад

@@katv1195 thank you - that is a task that I can certainly look into doing. Maybe doing it this way will help me by seeing the numbers ❤

@rslager4 2 месяца назад

I hear a useful phrase, "Use it up, wear it out, make it new or do without."

@brg2743 Месяц назад

Is it make it due instead of make it new? Not sure.

@jonnaborosky8836 2 месяца назад

Just heard you equate poverty with a feeling of deprivation. In my life, I've lived with a lot and I've lived with a little... financially speaking. Now, I have very little. Recently, Jane, of the Frugal Queen in France channel, pointed out that it sounds like I live in poverty. I'd never thought of that, but as I thought of it, I had to agree; I do live in poverty now. But that REALLY surprised me!!! I thought of it as just living within my means... and relying on God for all the rest. I didn't feel deprived at all, and still don't. I know I'll have what I need. Period. I don't know exactly how or when I'll have what I need, but I'm sure it'll come when necessary. I've lived for decades and decades content with what I have, and doing the best I can to use what I have the most just judicious way. I haven't always managed to do that very well. I make mistakes, but use those as learning opportunities. I recently made a HUGE and EXPENSIVE mistake in trying to fix a broken washing machine. Since I'd made the decision to try to fix it, and had put money toward that, it was hard to know when to keep putting more and more money into the repair (because I'd have a basically "new" washer), and when to give it up, accept the loss and go buy a new washer. I missed that cut-off point by miles!! It surprised me that I did, because I normally make better decisions than that. I was so focused on saving money by repairing that thing that I spent WAY too much money on it. Trying to save money led me to overspend drastically. I don't know when I lost my frugal spidey senses! Sorry, I got off track. I just wanted to say that poverty doesn't always make one feel depeived. This washing machine fiasco is just such a sore spot right now...!!

@UndertheMedian 2 месяца назад

So sorry about the washing machine. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, DIY does not work out. What I said in the video is living with a "spirit of poverty" not living in poverty. Doesn't have so much to do with how much you make. It's more an attitude. We had a friend who was a young widow. She raised her children with very little income. Yet, she lived within her means, kept a neat and tidy home, expressed gratitude for what she did have, and had a spirit of joy and abundance. That is the opposite of a "spirit of poverty" - not matter how much you make.

@AmyJo-54501 2 месяца назад

I have a framed cross stitch piece a friend gave in 1995. It has an outline of a barn and silo with gently sloped hills and the saying “He who lives with little, possesses everything.” It is one of my favorites and your positive remarks/attitude reminded me of it. Thank you for sharing. oops - lol, I realized I left outthe best part of that quote - it is actually "He who lives content with little, possesses everything." -- Now, that makes a difference! 😀

@loydacoulombe1397 2 месяца назад

I follow her also and I do believe I remember that conversation you had with her!

@Corinna_Schuett_GER 2 месяца назад

I know what you mean, living "officially poor" by statistic income in Germany. Phil 4:11-13: "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Blessings your way! 🙏❤️

@leoramessinger6795 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your practical uplifting videos. I am from Israrel. Ihad a Rotator cuff surgery 9 days ago. I knew as I planed ahead I will need a recliner for a few weeks to sleep in and rest. I was so nervoud before surgery to be prepaired and almost bought a "cheep" recliner. It 2 phonecalls to an NGO for the disabled to find out they will lend me a recliner for as long as I need, only payment is for the shipment! The NGO is based on donations. If I only need the item for several weeks, and don't need to clutter my home. Always worth wnile to ckeck local espeacially in the field of support for ill or diaabled people. In Israel these NGO's are usually jewish religious organiztions- that help all, no matter if you are of faith or muslim etc. I am on the recliner right now. (Tough times in Israel and we will make it!). Enjoy your weekend, and Best luck on the matreas deals.

@michelleraney3577 2 месяца назад

Stay strong. I am an Israel supporter amd most of America is!

@MultiLinda42 2 месяца назад

Shalom❤ from the Netherlands

@hopefriday1 Месяц назад

@@michelleraney3577 I don't know which America you are talking about. Most people, including Jewish American's are no longer supporting Israel. Even Biden is now against them and their actions. Are you not reading the news?

@danareyes4558 Месяц назад

Shalom from the US. God give the world peace.

@brg2743 2 месяца назад

Aldi had blackberries on sale today. I usually buy them when they are on sale. Decided we had enough frozen, so used that money for something else. When the container is full, it just is. 😊

@alexandraandrews1241 2 месяца назад

You all seem very organized and complement each other well. I believe that’s why you’re so successful with your finances and frugal ways. I appreciate your wisdom. 😊

@lynnross428 2 месяца назад

I make my list what I needs are for the year. This includes clothes, gifts, ete. I always keep to my budget unless it is a emergency

@rough-hewnhomestead5737 2 месяца назад

I'm going to put "Big hat...no cattle..." in my back pocket. I also like "All fur coat and no knickers!" lol Great video guys!

@seekingtheminimumlevel1830 2 месяца назад

Great video. I laughed out loud at question #9. Remember, the one-in-one-out rule and my favorite decluttering person Dana K. White's container approach. Even your house is a container with limited space. 😅

@kallistoindrani5689 2 месяца назад

So that's the reason frugal people don't buy that much.... They have a whole list of questions and probably forget half of them. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 No seriously, a great video again that is helping me on my own path.

@elizabethzierke4733 2 месяца назад

Our library offers free passes to the zoo and museum etc. Also you can borrow items like sewing machine games musical instruments telescope corn board and bounce house.

@tylerricker250 Месяц назад

Hope and Larry we love you here in East TN! Always helpful and informative. Also with Larry’s soothing voice and great reasoning, I think he’s the Bob Ross of Frugality!

@Revert2017 2 месяца назад

Y’all are so funny. The terms is actually, “All hat, no horse.”

@rangerannie5636 2 месяца назад

It's "All Hat No Cattle" if you're from Texas! 🐄 🐮

@monicaluketich6913 Месяц назад

It's like the song from Glenn Campbell. " Rhinestone Cowboy".

@rangerannie5636 Месяц назад

"Don't Call Him a Cowboy" by Conway Twitty!! 🤣 🤠

@Michelle-bw1xg 2 месяца назад

I save a little each month for home repairs. Washer rubber "boot"/ring leaking so bought part for sibling and I to learn to fix, thx YT! Also Miele vacuum part broke $320, vacuum was $1K in 2009 (bought for HEPA filters as asthmatic). $225 for repair but bought $135 used one on eBay as I don't know longevity of vacuum or future ownership. So, saving so many hundreds with some research & effort.

@cynthiastory8603 Месяц назад

Larry and Hope, this was a very good video. I even took notes. Some things I am doing like buying refurbished items. I prefer to buy books, because I like to mark in them, so I buy used in good condition. I need to really focus on paying off my debts and I need a,much better vehicle. I am looking for ways to bring in extra money. I'm looking for something I can use my talents and skills in. Thanks again. From Kingsville, Ohio ❤ 😊 Cynthia ❤ 👋 😃

@fredswartley9778 Месяц назад

All good questions to ask. The key principle in all these questions is to be intentional about your spending. Think before you spend.

@viviansnyder1991 2 месяца назад

Looking forward seeing you all

@wandabigelow9692 2 месяца назад

One time my son's refrigerator needed to be repaired. He made the part on his 3D printer and didn't have to buy it.

@michelleraney3577 2 месяца назад

That's a smart guy!

@danareyes4558 Месяц назад

What an ingenious man!

@debbiedorsey2371 2 месяца назад

Great video! Love your tips! Thanks!❤

@maryd7896 2 месяца назад

Thank you for another great video!

@barbchumbley9142 2 месяца назад

Another quote 'all blow and no dough"😂😂

@mae9064 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@monicaluketich6913 Месяц назад

I managed yesterday to talk myself out of a beautiful, large gas grill. (the goats destroyed the last one). Instead I bought the large, heavy plastic wagon that will let me clean out my barn and chicken coop, put the "droppings" into the wagon directly, take it to the raised gardens and dump it where I need it. Same price but the wagon will get used much more often! I love steak, but it isn't in the budget as often as cleaning the animal quarters! 😂

@gabrielafernandes9039 Месяц назад

Such a good questions❤. Yes i need do that more because some times a buy things just because i want. Thanks guys❤❤❤

@nadinewagstaff9854 Месяц назад

U two r amazing ❤❤thanks so much for ur knowledge,,I’m from Canada so I don’t get ur deals but I learn so much from u two thanks 😊

@LauraN-do2of 2 месяца назад

So excited to see my list of questions make it into a video!! (I’ll be adding your guys’ questions to my list too) Thanks for the shoutout. I love your channel! ❤

@rochellethundercloud346 2 месяца назад

Before I bring extra anything home, I ask myself Where would I put it? Will I actually use it? Do I want the hassle of moving it?

@golt4576 2 месяца назад

On most items I buy I price compare. Then I place them on a wishlist. I sleep on it and sometimes I do not purchase or I wait for deals if possible. I check reviews when possible.

@tuula9857 Месяц назад

Great channel, that has helped me a lot. I has used your "tactics" in my life, and they work. I wish the whole world hears your message. Here in Finland so many is indebted because the can't handel or understand money. You must make this helping other people a mission. Or not. It's going to be too much, but write a book about what you has learned so far. You are a great couple, who can help the whole world, not only US. I wrote this in the spur of the moment, sodo what you want, but anyways I send this.

@victorwadsworth821 2 месяца назад

Bought an electric chainsaw just before the storm took down large tree limbs.

@silverstar4289 2 месяца назад

I use saws all the time on my farms. I tell homeowner to buy an electric version. They are good and you don’t have to maintain them- meaning it won’t start a year from now. And when the battery runs down, it’s a good time to take a break from running it.

@diahill1945 2 месяца назад

Check out , Hybrid , mattress in a box . I bought one 12 months ago . Best ever.

@marykincaid7477 2 месяца назад

I thunk do I need it thank u to u xx

@user-xi7xb6yq8z 2 месяца назад

You two are so funny!!!

@kimford-cc1tk Месяц назад

Since hope and Larry live so close to the quad cities Iowa it would be a thrill if they could do live seminars. I would definitely attend

@UndertheMedian Месяц назад

We'd love to visit your city. Get a civic organization to ask us to come speak.

@tanyapetrenko6308 Месяц назад

Lol. When it comes to toilet paper: Simple solution to it is newspaper. When I was growing up in former USSR, in 1990’s, we didn’t toilet paper existed. We used newspapers, in the outhouse. Diapers didn’t exist either. It was a blessing that we moved to USA.

@leytonfortnite4724 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the Back market recommendation! I saved a lot of 🤑 on 2 iPads!!

@UndertheMedian Месяц назад

You are welcome. We have used BackMarket so many times and have been happy every time.

@jinnemee7327 Месяц назад

@@UndertheMedian does it work in Canada too?

@brendamcmahan6084 2 месяца назад

I write on everything a lot...if not on the product on a calendar.

@lindajohns5932 2 месяца назад

Great video! You mentioned cleaning supplies , and that would be a great idea to go over those things.They're so expensive.What are some cheaper things people are using.... Thanks

@karoosten232 2 месяца назад

We use dish soap mixed with water to clean our counters and fridge! I label it as my all purpose cleaner. We use alcohol and water in a spray bottle as our disinfectant.

@user-tk1xd9js1z 2 месяца назад

@@evasanz3466If the basin is clogged up I use baking soda and hot water. 🎉

@user-tk1xd9js1z 2 месяца назад

Citric acid is great if you have lime scale in the toilet. Spray water and then put on citric acid. Let it stay over the night and scrub it next morning.

@LaManteca76 2 месяца назад

@@user-tk1xd9js1zThanx for the tip!

@danareyes4558 Месяц назад

Does Walmart sell citric acid@user-tk1xd9js1z

@debbiefetters3905 2 месяца назад

Have you stopped by the Goodwill in Canton when you go to the amish store. Its a pretty good one to check out if you haven't already 😀

@UndertheMedian 2 месяца назад

We have never been there! Thanks for the great suggestion. We appreciate it.

@grannyprepper1181 2 месяца назад

I keep a list of things “ I need, I want or I want I want”. I purchase things in this order. An “ I want, I want “. are things that I could do without. I give myself an allowance each week and the want, I want usually come from that.

@AmyJo-54501 2 месяца назад

Ugh! I’ve a twin gently used (very) gently used Nectar twin bed frame (with mattress), two sets of sheets, comforter, pillow sham, and bed skirt I want to give away (and other things) - just in case you’d be in my neck of the woods (so. central il) anytime soon (you’ve most likely made your deal by now though). I keep asking around but need to put more feelers out. I don’t do fb or other social media so I guess I’ll need to find someone to do that, lol.

@noreenn6976 2 месяца назад

Check with the Salvation army, local church, women's shelter.

@AmyJo-54501 2 месяца назад

@@noreenn6976 I have been but am not giving up (thought sure someone coming out of rehab/ united with kiddos/ foster families/ etc would have a need - but not yet). thank you for the suggestions!

@kaitlinobrien243 Месяц назад

❤❤❤

@chaoticallysay2625 2 месяца назад

I wanna make oatmilk!!

@oxymoira 2 месяца назад

U can follow this jones .. debt free, minimalist and frugal .. pls replace our name with kardashians !!! 😂🎉

@FloridaGrowing 2 месяца назад

One new tip.. keep your cell phone away from arms lenth. People tend tp buy alot of items on there phone, because your board. If your phone requires you to get up and get the phone, you might not make the purchases

@rh5022 23 часа назад

So far i cut back 4500 per month Yes my expenses are Very high

@rg-mi5hh 2 месяца назад

Make sure they don't give you a floor model mattress.

@truth4301 2 месяца назад

Can you please share where your Amish store is located? Thanks

@JolanaKonarikova 2 месяца назад

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 месяца назад

What's the members in your church if they are interested in joining the club to buy an actress enough of y'all get together you might even get a truckload from the manufacturer.

@lauramitchell6725 2 месяца назад

I have no idea what this comment means, maybe read and correct before you post?

@AEvans36963 2 месяца назад

Ikr. I'm like, "What the heck is he talking about?"@@lauramitchell6725

@chaoshome34 2 месяца назад

Absolutely freaking out about money rn... huge 30+ feet 200yr old tree fell on our street... our city said it was our problem even though it was on their easement and fell into their street. 🤑 we decided to remove it ourselves it's costing almost as much as our estimates for removal... Now finding out said tree smashed a sewer line under the street... again city doesn't care and it's our problem... we have savings for such accounts but estimates today are $20,000 to $55,000 we don't even owe that much on our house 😢 waiting to hear from insurance and praying we are covered... bc if not we're already broke... have a large family only have maybe half that in savings & don't really want to waste it all in case of other emergencies 😵‍💫😭 Any suggestions? I do know a couple companies will finance us intrest free for 24months but STILL

@leytonfortnite4724 2 месяца назад

Wow speechless. Wishing you the best.

@monicaluketich6913 Месяц назад

See if a local lumber company would want the wood or even a group of wood carvers. For the small stuff, see if you can rent or borrow a chipper/mulcher and either give the chips away (maybe for a small donation) or see if homeowners would like to buy it. You won't get all the money back, but it might help some. Neighbors may have fireplaces and wood would be useful. I'm trying to find ways to afford to clear the woods on 6 acres of my land.

@chaoshome34 Месяц назад

@monicaluketich6913 oh I wish this is WET SAPPY locust no one wanted it and we looked itno renting these pieces had to be so small to chip the trunk was almost 40inches wide😥 no way we'd cut small enough for chippers that were costing hundreds a day to rent🤨

@chaoshome34 Месяц назад

@leytonfortnite4724 thanks still waiting to hear from insurance omg

@erindixon2877 Месяц назад

You might want to consider going to the city council with documents proving that you don't own the easement or the tree. There may be an administrator who is denying help because the tree removal and sewer repair would blow their budget. Go to the mayor if you have to. If it's an election year, they might be more willing to help to avoid bad publicity. They probably have no idea that this problem is being pushed on to a constituent when it shouldn't be. Also consider consulting a lawyer. Or at the very least check city bylaws to make sure they are actually following them and not lying to you.