“Services” can be ridiculous. My elderly neighbor had a toilet that wouldn’t flush. He paid a contractor to come out and say he would fix it for $175 and he said he’d have to come back because he just didn’t have it. I don’t know anything about plumbing so I have no idea what the issue was but my FIL does so we told him and he went over there and fixed it within minutes without needing to replace anything…
We’ve been doing this since the 1990’s (we’re old, but I enjoy your channel) even though we were not poor. I read The Tightwad Gazette (you can get it from your local library which is what I did) which changed everything about the way we lived. We still follow the lifestyle of people with a low income. My heart breaks for people that can’t make ends meet especially with children. I hope your channel can help them, but there are a lot of places to go for assistance. ❤
I’ve heard it’s now available as a pdf. on the internet. Not sure where, but I’ve heard from people saying that’s how they read, The Complete Tightwad Gazette.
These are all good solid money principles to follow. The one thing I would add is that if you don't take risks and grow, you will always be low income. You have to invest in yourself, build your skills, and learn how to make money by investing. Whether that's in real estate, stocks, your own business...it doesn't matter- you just have to build something. Interest rates are just relatively high so it's been a shock, but historically they are right where they should be. My dad used to say, "It's hell to make a living." In his lifetime, he saw a great depression, multiple recessions, 18% interest rates. Life has always been hard.
All excellent points. Accepting challenges and taking risks and working like dogs in the early years (and for us graduating from college) made our lives what they are today. I only suggest college if you’re getting a useful degree because of the expense of it today. Interest rates back in the 1980’s were almost 14% for a mortgage. I think people need to choose a path, make plans and stick with it. And don’t have kids unless you can afford it. BC is free for most people - and I’d happily pay extra taxes if they made all BC, vasectomies and tubal ligations free for everyone regardless of income.
I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers than you do because your videos are very informative and thought out. You have done your research and know (from experience) what some good practices are to live frugally and financially smart. I think a lot of folks don't want to do the "work" to plan out a budget and be thoughtful about spending money. They also don't want to sacrifice having "stuff" so they go in debt and eventually it catches up to them in an emergency because they aren't prepared. Some folks have the attitude that I'll just go to the food bank or depend on family to help them instead of being financially prepared. Even though I try to live frugally I have enjoyed watching your videos and have learned a few things as well.
Good tips. I especially like the suggestion of learning skills. My father who grew up on a farm during the depression repaired everything himself. He even hand dug a swimming pool in the back yard with a shovel and poured the concrete so we could have a pool. Many are afraid to try things on their own. I'm grateful he taught me these things.
This is pretty much how we do it. Fortunately no debt. We pay bills by CC, pay off in full and cash in the points. We also stocked up on foods etc. Its going to be interesting this year. Best of luck to all!
Good video. I love hanging my clothes out to dry in AZ. In summer they get dry in about 10 minutes flat. 😂😂 🌞 🔥 🌵 I am focusing on planning out my year in January and how much I plan to save.
I love your videos. So neat that you have a gas fireplace in your rv. I’m curious are either of you working right now or are you living on TH-cam income? I know you said your bills are still only 1,000 per month which is amazing. Also, I’m interested in how you invest your money. For example, the money you made in the sale of your home.
I had 6 months "emergency " money saved up in 2021. After reevaluating it, I needed to add to it, since my rent has gone up 200.00 a month in 2 years. My utilities and car insurance as well. Maybe when planning for months of "emergency" money, add more for the increased costs in the next couple of years.
there no way you can survive on a low income without government assistance or section 8 in this economy because of the rent inflation and housing crisis. My mom is low income but I am middle class just barely! We moved for lower apartment rent ! sometimes circumstances like inflated rent is just too much on most families! this is just my opinion most families can’t afford 1500 to 2000 a month for rent. We need deflation with food cost and rent until we get lower prices nothing really helps. tips are just useless! last year I starved or skip meals so my kids could have dinner. Honestly if you can save money then you are doing better than most Americans.
God will bless you greatly for feeding your kids n putting them first...but I will encourage you to make soups...and other foods that you can stretch...spaghetti with lots of sauce...oatmeal...things that you can stretch
I buy markdown items like dented cans and day old bakery products. Also meat marked down that is near the expiration date. I do all my home repairs. No fast foods or eating out,
Really appreciate these ideas you’re sharing. I also ordered the Clever Fox planner using your link. I like how you show how it keeps you understanding things and the color charts will also help me too
All fellow Australian were organising a boycott of coles and Woolworths over the long Easter weekend. We’re bringing power back into the hands of the people. We’re gonna boycott them till they return their prices to pre covid Please help make comments and spread the word over TH-cam, Facebook and instagram. Thank you
What’s really funny is that if you are lucky enough to have a savings account with enough to live off of for even a few months, oftentimes social services will count that against you when you need basic help to meet your family’s needs
How about talk about how to do these things when you barely have enough to get by day to day. It’s no way to save 6 months of expenses when you can barely pay rent. Stop thinking in a bubble
Developmental Psychology BS, Child Development Associate (CDA), CAD Drafting & Design AS. And completed 75% a Business Finance Degree and 50+% of a Elementary Education degree - I just decided I would actually hate to work in both of those fields 🙃
It’s dependent on where you live tbh. A good place to start would be the US poverty guidelines - a family of 4 at $30K. But I would be much more lenient than that. If you are struggling to meet your basic needs and you don’t spend excessively, then your income is low.
You both need real jobs These suggestions are nothing new Everyone knows this You are saying this just to try and make money Your husband has a responsibility he has a child
I mean, the irony of telling me I made the video to make money but also that I need a “real job” 🙄🤣Times are changing and even (or especially) a “real job” doesn’t lead to financial stability anymore.
A real job? A wage slave you mean, making the rich richer. Underpaid and overworked with absolutely no security. They're diversifying their income streams and taking responsibility for their income earning potential which is much smarter than relying on a conventional job. And that baby has two parents who are responsible and loving, not just a father.
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Having less money really does COST MORE than being wealthy: th-cam.com/video/gfW82RDrnFE/w-d-xo.html
“Services” can be ridiculous. My elderly neighbor had a toilet that wouldn’t flush. He paid a contractor to come out and say he would fix it for $175 and he said he’d have to come back because he just didn’t have it. I don’t know anything about plumbing so I have no idea what the issue was but my FIL does so we told him and he went over there and fixed it within minutes without needing to replace anything…
We’ve been doing this since the 1990’s (we’re old, but I enjoy your channel) even though we were not poor. I read The Tightwad Gazette (you can get it from your local library which is what I did) which changed everything about the way we lived. We still follow the lifestyle of people with a low income. My heart breaks for people that can’t make ends meet especially with children. I hope your channel can help them, but there are a lot of places to go for assistance. ❤
I’ve heard it’s now available as a pdf. on the internet. Not sure where, but I’ve heard from people saying that’s how they read, The Complete Tightwad Gazette.
I have all 3 books of the tightwad gazette and still use some of the ideas from them
I've been doing these tips all my life, I also bought a off grid property so I can move around where ever I want and have a home base.
These are all good solid money principles to follow. The one thing I would add is that if you don't take risks and grow, you will always be low income. You have to invest in yourself, build your skills, and learn how to make money by investing. Whether that's in real estate, stocks, your own business...it doesn't matter- you just have to build something. Interest rates are just relatively high so it's been a shock, but historically they are right where they should be. My dad used to say, "It's hell to make a living." In his lifetime, he saw a great depression, multiple recessions, 18% interest rates. Life has always been hard.
Totally agree!!! 🙌
I think it’s supposed to be; that’s how we learn.
All excellent points. Accepting challenges and taking risks and working like dogs in the early years (and for us graduating from college) made our lives what they are today. I only suggest college if you’re getting a useful degree because of the expense of it today. Interest rates back in the 1980’s were almost 14% for a mortgage. I think people need to choose a path, make plans and stick with it. And don’t have kids unless you can afford it. BC is free for most people - and I’d happily pay extra taxes if they made all BC, vasectomies and tubal ligations free for everyone regardless of income.
I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers than you do because your videos are very informative and thought out. You have done your research and know (from experience) what some good practices are to live frugally and financially smart. I think a lot of folks don't want to do the "work" to plan out a budget and be thoughtful about spending money. They also don't want to sacrifice having "stuff" so they go in debt and eventually it catches up to them in an emergency because they aren't prepared. Some folks have the attitude that I'll just go to the food bank or depend on family to help them instead of being financially prepared. Even though I try to live frugally I have enjoyed watching your videos and have learned a few things as well.
Good tips. I especially like the suggestion of learning skills. My father who grew up on a farm during the depression repaired everything himself. He even hand dug a swimming pool in the back yard with a shovel and poured the concrete so we could have a pool. Many are afraid to try things on their own. I'm grateful he taught me these things.
This is pretty much how we do it. Fortunately no debt. We pay bills by CC, pay off in full and cash in the points. We also stocked up on foods etc. Its going to be interesting this year. Best of luck to all!
Good video. I love hanging my clothes out to dry in AZ. In summer they get dry in about 10 minutes flat. 😂😂 🌞 🔥 🌵 I am focusing on planning out my year in January and how much I plan to save.
I love your videos. So neat that you have a gas fireplace in your rv. I’m curious are either of you working right now or are you living on TH-cam income? I know you said your bills are still only 1,000 per month which is amazing. Also, I’m interested in how you invest your money. For example, the money you made in the sale of your home.
Some of these comments were a tad “ nasty”! Always wonder what status those people making mean comments is?☹️
You can tell how a person feels about themselves by the way they treat other people.
I do all these things! Mostly no extra spending for years!
i unplug all small appliances! no need to keep them running electric all day long
I had 6 months "emergency " money saved up in 2021. After reevaluating it, I needed to add to it, since my rent has gone up 200.00 a month in 2 years. My utilities and car insurance as well. Maybe when planning for months of "emergency" money, add more for the increased costs in the next couple of years.
there no way you can survive on a low income without government assistance or section 8 in this economy because of the rent inflation and housing crisis.
My mom is low income but I am middle class just barely! We moved for lower apartment rent ! sometimes circumstances like inflated rent is just too much on most families! this is just my opinion most families can’t afford 1500 to 2000 a month for rent. We need deflation with food cost and rent until we get lower prices nothing really helps. tips are just useless! last year I starved or skip meals so my kids could have dinner. Honestly if you can save money then you are doing better than most Americans.
Well said.
Please, go to a food bank. Nobody should starve
Wanda, what State do you live? God bless you! 🤗
God will bless you greatly for feeding your kids n putting them first...but I will encourage you to make soups...and other foods that you can stretch...spaghetti with lots of sauce...oatmeal...things that you can stretch
started to follow Dave Ramsey and several channels about frugal living. Been a live changer, no financial headache anymore.
Dave Ramsey is my hero!
Things are tough. But the practices outlined here and on other channels, if practiced, make a significant difference.
I buy markdown items like dented cans and day old bakery products. Also meat marked down that is near the expiration date. I do all my home repairs. No fast foods or eating out,
Love your videos, as always helpful ideas to help with finances.
Prices for similar products can be as much as 300%-600% different in price at different stores.
Buckle up 2024 is gonna be wild.
Recession?
Yup 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Jesus Christ is coming 🎉🎉🎉
Amen❤
Hopefully a few more decades
Really appreciate these ideas you’re sharing. I also ordered the Clever Fox planner using your link. I like how you show how it keeps you understanding things and the color charts will also help me too
Excellent advice.
Nothing new here...been doing this for 40 years.
Thank for sharing this was helpful.
Get advice from people in south america, we've doing way more than this since 1990
All fellow Australian were organising a boycott of coles and Woolworths over the long Easter weekend. We’re bringing power back into the hands of the people. We’re gonna boycott them till they return their prices to pre covid
Please help make comments and spread the word over TH-cam, Facebook and instagram.
Thank you
What’s really funny is that if you are lucky enough to have a savings account with enough to live off of for even a few months, oftentimes social services will count that against you when you need basic help to meet your family’s needs
Few questions need asking how the hell we got in this place rampant inflation rocket high energy prices in the uk small business are closing every day
We are using the planner you use.
❤️ I hope it helps you meet your goals this year!!
Florida has some great programs for low income people. Bummer you left.
Is so hard to save now lol 😂
Restaurants are such a luxury.
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Great video
good words!
New sub. Great video. Congrats on your bonus🎉
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
How about talk about how to do these things when you barely have enough to get by day to day. It’s no way to save 6 months of expenses when you can barely pay rent. Stop thinking in a bubble
Go watch my other videos. My family lives on $1000/mo. I have worked hard and weird to save money on a very low income.
Katie , great advice. What degrees do you have from college?
Developmental Psychology BS, Child Development Associate (CDA), CAD Drafting & Design AS. And completed 75% a Business Finance Degree and 50+% of a Elementary Education degree - I just decided I would actually hate to work in both of those fields 🙃
What's considered low income?
It’s dependent on where you live tbh. A good place to start would be the US poverty guidelines - a family of 4 at $30K. But I would be much more lenient than that. If you are struggling to meet your basic needs and you don’t spend excessively, then your income is low.
Hang your clothes out on the line like we all live in homes with yards smh .
Clothes dry hanging up inside too. Near a window or heat source makes them dry faster.
Yup, we do this
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You both need real jobs
These suggestions are nothing new
Everyone knows this
You are saying this just to try and make money
Your husband has a responsibility he has a child
I mean, the irony of telling me I made the video to make money but also that I need a “real job” 🙄🤣Times are changing and even (or especially) a “real job” doesn’t lead to financial stability anymore.
probably they are making a couple hundred per month with TH-cam even
A real job? A wage slave you mean, making the rich richer. Underpaid and overworked with absolutely no security.
They're diversifying their income streams and taking responsibility for their income earning potential which is much smarter than relying on a conventional job.
And that baby has two parents who are responsible and loving, not just a father.
Some viewers may be viewing this channel for the first time.
Wtf is a real job anyway I bet that exists in the real world.. like the world I've created isn't that.
get rid of the dog
That’s like saying to get rid of my kid.