How to cut $1000 / month in NYC!

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  • @rizeuse
    @rizeuse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    No long boring intro...Straight to the point !! Thanks for the tips guys !!!!

  • @marietaylor5174
    @marietaylor5174 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You two are full of valuable information. It is life-changing and liberating when you are debt-free. I only buy what I absolutely need.

  • @LayCeeKay
    @LayCeeKay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I seriously love you guys! I'm currently in Atlanta, working up the courage to move to NYC. Your videos have been helpful and encouraging

    • @kwamewalker4246
      @kwamewalker4246 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lacey Kay how Is your progress going??

  • @robind.phillips2129
    @robind.phillips2129 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your tips👍 you are a POWER COUPLE! About to watch “ diy, life hacks/ small apt”

  • @childressgiles7626
    @childressgiles7626 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great saving ideals:-). I stopped using cable back in 2011 then I started using my smart TV apps/computer for my entertainment. You two went from suburbia to Urban living, yet, you all are still on top of your savings. That is awesome! Proud of you both.. Keep up the wonderful outlook on your lives. Thanks so much for sharing. :-)

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Childress Giles thanks so much!!! Boy it's a struggle these days, someone always trying to separate us from our coins lol!

  • @CharleyCharlez
    @CharleyCharlez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    firstly , Sheena, your hair and brows are 👌! secondly, this video is great. I already save tons of money but not enough people know how. I'm definitely gonna get led lights now! Also, omg transport in NYC is cheap compared to London!! Another hack is cooking extra and freezing it; reduces the need for take out 😊

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awe thank you!! 😊😊 Yes, it's crazy to us when a discount is available and people don't look for it! As for NYC transport, as they say... you get what you pay for LOL! The tube is SO much cleaner than our subway system. We've GOT to start freezing our food. Our freezer hasn't gotten much love in a while but we're beginning to meal prep more healthy so goal #2 is to freeze our next meal!

  • @reynarodriguez6613
    @reynarodriguez6613 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, a video with your apmt hacks and storage ideas. i already watched the other one. good job and nice to have you back. all the best.

  • @baluntine
    @baluntine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, thank you! I'm moving to New York next month so this helped a lot :)

  • @graffmixer
    @graffmixer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Slingbox is also something to look into. Basically a device you hook to a cable box and you're able to stream cable anywhere. I have one set up in Boston before I moved to NY. The only thing I pay for is for the spare cable box.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES! We actually considered getting one before, they rock. Thanks for taking the time to watch & comment!

  • @saber26ful
    @saber26ful 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely couple. Excellent video!

  • @DBox3591
    @DBox3591 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazon is my jam!!! Amazon Prime here too! I have to re-install Honey. My hard drive failed and I had to start over with my browsers so thanks for the reminder. Sometimes I think of a "thing" I decide I need/dream about and I go to Amazon on the hunt! I'm darned if I don't find it 99% of the time! Amazon is a thing I will not do without.. I love the "sit-downs" and talking tips so that's a great idea, please!

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Debbie!! HAHA we do the same. It's scary how a $10 idea turns into a $100 cart LOL! 😊

  • @gaiaformentin7394
    @gaiaformentin7394 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys! this was great. Thank you SO much, im planning on moving to NYC from the UK and your videos gave given me so much encouragement

  • @katherinemarsh7429
    @katherinemarsh7429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use Netflix for TV too :)

  • @scoutandscooter
    @scoutandscooter 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take away my truck and I'd have to spend the money on a psychiatrist. I try to justify the parking by stocking up when we're out of town and use the truck bed as storage, but the numbers don't work. It's a guilty pleasure.
    1st year here the expense is is just mind blowing. After few years you start to figure it out. After ten years you need to keep exploring or visiting places you have not seen in a while, or you'll just be annoyed all the time at how much it really costs to live here. The fact that real estate here is flat or tanking while places like Colorado are spiking doesn't bode well for those thinking about leaving (retiring).

  • @andrewulloa4832
    @andrewulloa4832 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss your videos guys!! Where are you guys? :/ why haven’t you guys been posting videos?

  • @SweetTeaDarling
    @SweetTeaDarling 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Spoken Home!! Great video! You all may have already mentioned this but do most NYC apartments have washer/dryers in the unity? YES, please to "APARTMENT HACKS"

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SweetTeaDarling so sorry it's been awhile since we've been active! Awesome you're planning to make the move, and while it might be a bit more work to find jobs that don't require a degree, we've found the BEST way to land a job in the city is networking with others in your field who can refer you into a company. We'd love to do a video soon on the topic, and plan to have more content coming in the next few weeks. Life has gotten SO busy very quickly but we wanted to let you know we're still here and answer your question as you've got a good chunk of time to plan it out. What field are you in now?

  • @katherinemarsh7429
    @katherinemarsh7429 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned how to cook many years ago and only go out to restaurants twice a month :) Good tip

  • @raymatthews7624
    @raymatthews7624 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cute couple, wishing you guys the best. Great chemistry.

  • @EiaWea
    @EiaWea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi guys! I am looking for advice on jobs in NYC. I live in Atlanta currently and plan to move to NYC next May 2018. I have 15+ years of experience in the corporate world, but no degree. Georgia doesn't have many corporate jobs in fashion/beauty (i.e. Project Management). Please do a video on finding work without a degree as I am curious to know what I will be faced with when I start my job hunt next year. Thank you!

  • @ms.sharpe8820
    @ms.sharpe8820 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good good good video. thanks so much. I plan on moving to queens from jonesboro GA in December and these tips were sooo helpful.

  • @TheCul8
    @TheCul8 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video guys 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Heryckique
    @Heryckique 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The type of video that makes me happy to give my like.

  • @JustifyingT
    @JustifyingT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please come back with another video.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TikaForever thank you!!! The last few months have been absolutely CRAZY! We have lots to update so stay tuned in the next couple weeks... we will be back!

    • @JustifyingT
      @JustifyingT 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SpokenHome I'll be waiting.

  • @ChelseaLovato
    @ChelseaLovato 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Home girl needed this one!😂💸💸💸

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awe so glad you liked it! Maybe we should come up with a Part 2?!

    • @mrs.fancypants2120
      @mrs.fancypants2120 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SpokenHome yes another

  • @lovelylynnakamsunstoppable8564
    @lovelylynnakamsunstoppable8564 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice thanks for sharing

  • @jaimuziq
    @jaimuziq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazon Prime is the ish, I've been spoiled by their shipping 😂 the Retail Me Not app also has coupon codes. For movies and tv shows try Kodi.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AGH! We were trying to watch Underground just a few nights ago and for the life of us couldn't remember Kodi. THANK YOU! We totally use Retail Me Not in the checkout line EVERYWHERE LOL. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

  • @MrVikingsandra
    @MrVikingsandra 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys :) I'm binge watching your videos

  • @mrs.fancypants2120
    @mrs.fancypants2120 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all are a adorable couple. Liked and subscribed

  • @childressgiles7626
    @childressgiles7626 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello :-).. Just wanted to check in to send to some love in hopes the silence is just you two being busy. Hope to see you both soon in a video.. You're missed :-)! God bless.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Childress Giles thank you so much!!! We've had a crazy last few months, but things should be settling back down now. We promise to be back in the next couple weeks!

    • @childressgiles7626
      @childressgiles7626 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome.. Thanks so much for letting me know you all are alive and well. Miss you much & I can't wait to see your new uploads soon :-)

  • @melloisyellow
    @melloisyellow 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you're natural, curly hair products can be so expensive. Going to my local Sally's or Walgreens usually gets me products for super cheap, because of sales at Walgreens and bulk beauty supply at Sally's

  • @allthingshair46
    @allthingshair46 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video. More DIY videos please!

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We really appreciate it! We're trying to brainstorm DIY's that we can do in the apartment. Any suggestions?

  • @lhj276
    @lhj276 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use Boost. Metro PCS is awesome, too. $30.00 with enough data to last me a month.

  • @andrewferraris8213
    @andrewferraris8213 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vid and content guys.

  • @yesimthatlisa
    @yesimthatlisa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such excellent tips!

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Lisa, we appreciate the love! 😊

  • @sibonisiwengwenya1348
    @sibonisiwengwenya1348 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coz haven’t seen anything from you two in a while

  • @Quirky1128
    @Quirky1128 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sheena, do you have your Bachelors degree? If not, can you do a video on how you find work without it. If you do, what are you going to school for?

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Quirky1128 hi, thanks for the comment! Sheena is working on her bachelors in Film Production. Definitely an idea for a future vid, but in a nutshell we both started working young in retail, which provided a lot of different experiences before a degree. We've also learned a lot for our jobs through watching TH-cam videos :)

    • @Quirky1128
      @Quirky1128 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for replying. I look forward to the video!

  • @Shawk95
    @Shawk95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eating out on a regular basis is a real killer (anywhere).

  • @alinaroz1845
    @alinaroz1845 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you find friends in NYC? And how long did it take?

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Алина Рожик Thanks for the comment! It took a few months to really find friends here in the city. Between co workers and alumni organizations / events, we've managed to find a handful of people with things in common. It does seem more challenging than when we lived in Atlanta, but a few really good friends are all we need.

  • @bestfails7055
    @bestfails7055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im moiving to NYC and my brother lives there and I'm moving with him

    • @jgct2118
      @jgct2118 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope yall doing good

  • @sansfinchy6799
    @sansfinchy6799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello you two. Good tips.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sharyn! Thanks for watching & commenting!!!

  • @debrahous1
    @debrahous1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you use you a flow-bee to cut your hair, Dustin? 🤗

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      debrahous1 hahaha absolutely NOT! 😂

  • @lovpune
    @lovpune 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are so cute !!!!

  • @Tiffanynyc2323
    @Tiffanynyc2323 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like a hard life! Y'all a good looking couple though 💕💙

  • @carableu
    @carableu 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tips!

  • @TravelStammer
    @TravelStammer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a apartment hack :)

  • @katherinemarsh7429
    @katherinemarsh7429 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Groupon is Wonderful :)

  • @alldappereverything
    @alldappereverything 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @josephvalenti7268
    @josephvalenti7268 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, check out Curly Nicki, her hair site is fantastic!

  • @Shawk95
    @Shawk95 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don't you guys have WIFI? Is it too expensive in NYC?

  • @sibonisiwengwenya1348
    @sibonisiwengwenya1348 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you still together

    • @sibonisiwengwenya1348
      @sibonisiwengwenya1348 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cas haven’t seen anything from you for a while

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We definitely are happily together! ;) Posting an update in literally 3 mins!

    • @sibonisiwengwenya1348
      @sibonisiwengwenya1348 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SpokenHome thank u guys for all the tips glad u are back luv u guys

  • @Pat7629
    @Pat7629 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips. I guess I never understood why people that don't have or make a lot of money even bother moving to NYC. The whole point of living in NYC is to enjoy the fabulous things the city has to offer like nice restaurants, theater, bars, etc. if you can't afford to do any of those things why not live in a city that is more affordable than offers a better quality of life? I always went to NYC regularly but lived in a smaller city for the first 10 years of my career because I didn't see the point in living there until I was making a multiple six-figure income.

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks John great points! One thing that we've found is that it's an amazing learning experience living here, especially for young people that want to really challenge themselves. It's brought out more hustle than we ever knew we had. It's a challenge, but as they say "if you can make it in NYC, you can make it anywhere!"

  • @FatimafromtheWest
    @FatimafromtheWest 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @SpokenHome
      @SpokenHome  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!!! 😊

  • @osimeon00
    @osimeon00 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG she looks like Latavia from Destiny's Child.

  • @liveyourlife318
    @liveyourlife318 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    🍁GREAT VIDEO,,,,,,,SOOOO Your saving account Is 100k A YEAR,,🍁

  • @katherinemarsh7429
    @katherinemarsh7429 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you know to adopt a child it's legally required to have a car

  • @MisterEnacy
    @MisterEnacy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    who the hell down voted??