How To Save Money On Low Income | Minimum Wage
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- Many people think it is impossible to save any money on low income, especially on minimum wage. It is definitely doable by adjusting your lifestyle and in this video, I share how I saved $6,000 per year without ever making more than $10/hour and I did this in New York City. New York City is the most expensive city in the United States. If you live in a lower cost of living city and make $10/hour, you can save even more than I did.
Edit: I think some people don't think my advice works. Here are the actual numbers. You can't argue with numbers.
FAQ: How did you have $1000 to spend if you made only $120/week? I worked at massage parlor for 60 hours a week answering phones and cleaning the place. Owner paid me $120/week cash. Keep in mind, a massage costs $60/hour. I made $10-$20 cash tips each on 9 massages weekly.
FAQ: Since you're a tipped worker, isn't your boss allowed to pay you $3/hour? No. I made like $250/week after I include tips. At 60 hours, that's like $4.17/hour.
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MY $3/HOUR BUDGET AND LIVING WITH MY PARENTS
$1,000 income every 4 weeks from $480 salary ($3/hr @ 60-hour workweeks) and $520 from tips
$116.50 for public transportation
$40 for brown bagged lunch
$343.50 on gifts for my emotionally manipulative ex-boyfriend, my unhealthy chocolate addiction to cope with the general unhappiness of how my life was turning out, slow accumulation of household items I knew I needed to have to move out without any problems.
$500 for savings
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MY $10/HOUR BUDGET, NOT LIVING WITH MY PARENTS
$1800 income every 4 weeks from working more than standard 40 hours, but boss did not me for overtime "time and a half" as required because I was paid under the table.
Room-for-rent in 4bd 2br apt in Brooklyn: $750
Utilities & Internet: $50 after splitting with roommates
Phone bill : $25 From LycaMobile
Smartphone: $0 on a monthly basis because I bought a refurbished iPhone for $95 back then and paid in full (see my other video on brand name smartphones on a budget). An expense like this would come out of my hobbies & miscellaneous category.
Groceries: $180 because I ate vegetarian (lots of beans to fill my stomach), shopped almost everything on sale, and cooked everything from scratch
Public transportation: $0 because I biked everywhere and because I'm getting paid minimum wage, I refuse to work anywhere past a 2-mile radius. I bought the bike using money I saved up from when I still lived with parents.
Toiletries and household supplies from my local 99c store: ~$40 and sales tax free if I paid in cash
Health insurance (Medicaid): $0 but if I didn't have Medicaid, I would just go without health insurance, which is what I did when I moved to Texas and couldn't afford it. You are exempt from Obamacare penalty if you're so low income that you can't afford it.
Restaurant/Cafes: $0 because I never ate out. If a meal cost $20 and it took me 2 hours of minimum wage work just to eat, it's not financially smart.
Spending money on hobbies, miscellaneous: $255 for things like my $90 annual Toastmasters dues, used books that weren't available at the library, $15 weekly pole dancing classes with the early bird special, second hand clothes from eBay, shoes from Payless, $20 haircuts every two months, getting to and from volunteering activities, self-serve laundry, etc. On some months, I would scrimp on dance classes and other stuff just so I could buy bus tickets to visit other cities along the east coast like Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C., couch surf for free, and spend $150 for EVERYTHING on a 2-day trip on the weekend. As you can see, I filled my time with cheap, fulfilling activities that did not involve watching TV (I've never owned a TV).
Savings: $500 give or take. $500 is the average. It fluctuated every month by $50, depending on the miscellaneous category.
If you think this budget doesn't work, it's probably because you have car loan, student loans, or credit card debt. I have been living on a budget since the $3/hr job I worked fresh out of high school when I was 18. I didn't go straight to college--that story is for another video. To this day, I have never accumulated ANY debt, though my significant other has debt from before we met, and I have agreed to help him pay it off. The ONLY debt I would ever take on is a mortgage, because if I'm going to pay rent for shelter, I might as well buy my own place and build my net worth.
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My husband and I moved in with my mom after my company downsized & paid her $400/ mo in rent for two years before we got back on our feet and purchased a house. My mom secretly saved that $ for us and put it towards our down payment. She’s the best mom ever.
I love your mom
God bless her, that’s literally the sweetest thing. I hope you and your husband are doing well now.
May the most high bless her, that is the sweetest thing ever. The world needs parents like her.
thats what moms are for
Yess i wish my parents would do that and im 18
Here’s the answer: SELF CONTROL.
Sabrina Bailey I mean clearly we’re watching bc we have none. I know I don’t 😂
That’s so true.
True
No fucking shit, Sherlock. We all know that.
This is the comment of a person who doesn’t know the struggle’ I use to say small minded things until someone opened my eyes
For some people living alone is a matter of mental health. This is more important than any money you'd be able to save by living with other people.
MsBlondeYo
You took the words’ directly out of my 👄 mouth... I can’t imagine roommates or friends and family living with me! I’d be incredibly miserable 😩’ so in just! I appreciate’ living alone 😃
MsBlondeYo. So true!
@@entitled7665 Then you're not broke enough. This video is for people who appreciate their future permanent financial freedom more than they're short term personal and social comforts.
So true.
So true i want to live alone with my kids becauseee i feel more peacee
''there's absolutely no shame moving back in with your parents'' easier said than done from non-abusive households.
Had an abusive mother, too. Very expensive hobby! All the money for therapists, can't do several jobs because of the depressions... yes, it is expensive to have abusive parents.
Or if your parents are dead
One of my students asked in a sarcastic manner when she found out I live with my parents and she was only nine as an adult. It’s been the trend lately due to a higher cost of living.
We can't change how our parents are, but there are other options. I was out of my parents' home by 17, but I shared a room with another girl. Not fun, but cheaper.
Pack lunch everyday for work. EVERYDAY. saved me upwards of $200 a month
Agreed
Schematist me too
Schematist Take your own coffee!Stopping at a dunkin donuts used to cost me around 100 dollars a month!😳
It also saves you time and patience. You don't have to rush around trying to guess what you want to eat and grab something quick, scarf it down, before your lunch break is over. Your lunchtime will therefore actually be enjoyable.
Nice! I really need to just buckle down and do this.
If you can change your attitude you can change your life.
caro james true
You are right on. Thanks
caro james Facts!
🙌🏾facts!!
I heard it in a different way: control your emotions and you will control your life.
Yes! My mom used to tell me : “Pride comes before the fall!” No matter what we have to survive and stay ahead as well as teach our kids the same! Split that room, take that bus, wash and rewear those clothes! It’s hard in a nation full of ads and temptation, trying to convince you that what you have isn’t good enough, but we have to put ourselves first. Instead of buying an $8 bottle of Dove body wash, get the 97 cent soap bar or make your own. Spender turned saver here, and I can say that frugality breeds creativity, content, peace of mind and gratitude. Wise words , girl ! Keep it up, you’ll make an excellent mother!
I know huh. When I watch TV I turn off the sound. I don't get tempted buying cause I don't hear anything.
I could marry 😂 wise lady
I believe dove does have a 97 cent bar. I'm good with everything else being cheap bt I'm sorry girls. I had to set a budget just for my hygiene every thing else yes☺☺😭😭
@@kingshadow6577 no worries. We all have Family. Most of all our heavenly Father who comforts us all. He sent his son for us. Plus all the angels. We are his earthly family. So we are never alone.😊
U will be a good mom one day
I’ve been saving $800 a month since I was 14! I’m 21 and still live with my dad. I make around $1,200 a month. I pay for my own food, phone, Internet and gas. In 4 years I’ll have over $100,000! Then I plan on buying a house outright with no mortgage! (Where I live land and houses are really cheap. I mean I was on Zillow the other day, and there was a 5 bed 3 bath house for $120,000!)
Amazing!!!
How in the world did you get that much money at 14? Seriously, where I live $1,200 a month is more than $13 an hour working part-time, after tax.
When I was 14, I worked a full time night shift job. It was $16 an hour because night shifts typically paid more. And now I make $25 an hour as a CNA &CMA
Oh my your lucky
@@jademorgan4254 Wow, your hard work a discipline has paid off, and I'm sure you will accomplish all you desire.
A lot of low income people people have the mentality of living day by day rather than living for the future. That’s where a lot of people get into trouble.
Thank you.
George Merriken. That’s so true!
EXACTLY you hit the nail right on the head with that one :)
True- parents too busy working and probably didn’t have education or teach how to budget finances.
this what you are calling a low income in the USA could be medium income in Poland ,Mexico ,China ,Russia etc ...World is not just the USA and western countries . Whole of Latin America ,half of Europe ,Asia , Africa can only dream about 7,25 USD /hour . Thats a lot of money in Gdansk ,Poland where I live . 25 Polish Zloty per hour !!!!! But what im talking about . Poland is a country where cashier have higher salary than teacher in school ,but stupid socialist goverment only thinks about how to give more money to people who don't want to work !!!!!!!
I spent $25 on dinner, today. Dining out is probably my biggest expense after rent and my car payment. I think it's time to make my meals at home. Thanks for the video.
spot on! eating out and snacks totaled up to be the single highest charge on my bank statement. those $5 -$25 amounts don't seem too crazy in the moment, but can total to thousands during the month.
Same here
I’ve been cooking for myself for the past week and it’s nice not seeing my money leave my wallet every day🤩 It’s actually motivating!
Edit: I’m single with no kids so grocery shopping for me it’s much less than eating out.🙏🏼
HM Fitness if you’re so damn good with your money why are you in the comment section of a video on how to save money? Bye bye!
@@brianajohnson8172 Me too. Eating out was my largest expense. Buying snacks, full meals etc.
Another tip: Draw a calendar, and color code it based off how much money you spent that day. Green means no money spent. Yellow means less than $10. Orange is 11-30. Red is 30-50. And purple is $50+.
It helped me see a pattern in my spending and helped me fix it. I also noticed all the money I was spending.
that's a fantastic tip. first time Ive ever heard of it
I pick up pennies I find on the ground. People often criticise me for doing it, saying "What are you doing!? Don't you know that a penny isn't even worth the energy you used to pick it up!?" as if it affected their lives on some way. But what they don't know is, when I pick one up, more often than not, there would be another penny or a dime or even a quarter that would have gone unnoticed. I put all the change I pick up in a jar, and at the end of a really good month, I end up with about $100. So go ahead and pick up pennies, you'd be surprised at how quickly it adds up!
Yes, I do that too! I love when I find dimes, nickles, and quarters 😁
My husband does that he’ll see like any coin and just be like well it adds up lol just from parking lots as well as change we find in the car etc we usually end up
With about 60$ in change alittle over a month lol it’s something so small but makes a difference .
Me too at grocerys stores there is always loose change i dont care people looking its money every bit adds up i got me a ceramic piggy bank the big ones its getting heavy but its not for me though its my kids piggy bank
Too bad I don’t go outside
My great grandfather does this, and he would save it up all year and split it between the 5 great grandkids for Christmas. People don't see the value of saving change, but having those penny jars made a difference when money was tight for me.
That is my goal... $10,000 savings in 2 years. I found out I was throwing away hundreds of dollars in food.
I'm still trying to forgive myself for doing the same thing. Although, I genuinely love food and enjoy risk taking when it comes to trying new food.
S L like eating out? or what do you mean
@@hailstonez yes... it was the eating out that was costing me so much.
Me too buddy let’s make it happen 👊🏾
@@misophone same here bro except i wanna try for $10,000 in a year, lets do this guys :)
When you buy second hand clothing, find a rich area within a reasonable distance and buy from that store. Usually these stores have higher quality inventory. Very nice video!
Totally in a college town the college staff ladies often put out high quality clothes to thrift stores as tehy dress really well.
I love buying second hand! I also have a capsule wardrobe which helps to stop me buying clothing when I don't need it.
Truth! I've done this several times in the swanky Marin County Region of California.
I’m 61 and I do this. Poshmark is another great resource.
Not gonna lie that first 10 grand saved in the bank feels so good!
justin snider I have 10grand put away in savings (took me 3 years) and I still feel broke , I try to thank god everyday for having that in case of an emergency but deep down I don’t feel like it’s enough
Well congratulations most people won’t ever have even 10k stashed like that, but for me I guess it felt really good because I had come from being a broke drug addict and when I had that first 10 grand saved I felt I had really turned things around in my life. But I’ll also say it never feels like enough even with multiple six figures saved I stll always feel like it’s not enough, I don’t know if that ever goes away maybe when you’ve got millions and millions but probably not it’s just human nature to always want what we don’t have. So like you I try to just appreciate what I’ve got and thank god for it.
justin snider I was an orphan at 13 mom and dad died of cancer. So I was raised by strict older siblings. I would get a B or C in school and they would tell me house much of a piece of ish I was. Maybe it comes from that never feeling like anything is enough. Also I also feel like that money I have put away can disappear at any minute and like with that fear daily :(
justin snider inspiring af dude, keep up the great work on your path to financial security
Monica Robles. It’s a start. I’m trying to save another 10 grand then, I think l would start to feel more secure!
I need to stop being a lazy bum and stop ordering delivery food. I have to cook I have to cook.
If you don't want to cook so often - cook in bulk, freeze in servings. If you can't cook - microwave food is still cheaper than restaurants. There are recipe pages online, too.
Thanks for mentioning paying "rent" to parents. I hate seeing advice where people save up like 90% of their income because they're living for free at home!! When I got my first job my paycheque mostly went back to my parents because we were POOR! This is the reality of life. Don't mooch off your parents.
😍😍😍
Same here
Yup ...help them instead of being a burden.
except that she never actually mentions that SHE paid rent to her parents, and her written description below the video also didn't mention paying rent.
Tye B so true I have to give some money to my mama, it’s a bill
Stopped buying Starbucks... my bank account thanks me for the relief 😂
kairinaminemix how do i do that when i work there? lol
How did you do it. I go every morning.. sometimes twice a day. I really think they put drugs in their coffee..
Make your own coffee. I use to buy frozen coffee every morning and started making it myself. You’ll save yourself a lot of money making your own things
kairinaminemix I blow most of my check on coffee and outside food.
ThePrettySweety I tried doing this but it’s not the same.The taste is too different m.
If you wish to get rich, save what you get. A fool can earn money, but it takes a wise man to save and dispose of it to his own advantage
Amen
No... INVEST! your money is useless if you just save it because inflation is on the rise.
@@deficator750 never save to save, save to invest so your money can work for you!!
Why didnt someone tell me this years ago.
Me Whej I waste 6,000$ in 3 months 🙃
It's the food money that's getting me, I realized I've been putting hundreds of dollars into food😂😭
Sounds like you have a family. Hard to change a while group's eating habits. If you must you need to sit down and plan with your wife, meals and snacks, with snacks being the first to go. They are really expensive. Once a week, maybe.
I love chocolates in the box, big box, but once a year, maybe, just cost too much.
Cabbage is good and inexpensive and can be made into tasty food.
I used to spend $150-200 a week at Shoprite, now I spend that a month, and I feel OK. yes, I have night when I get the snack itch bugging me, but I have found tea kills the urge, and then, I'm good to go. you'll work it out. Won't be easy but, you'll do what you need to do.
Mateo Moreno a few months ago I added up all the food I had bought for myself in one month and I nearly shat myself. Cooking at home in 2020!
When I reviewed my finances that was my major one as well. I called it "death by $20". Lots of purchases under $20 that I could justify spending in the moment, but when I looked at it, it was hundreds of dollars a month.
Same
You must know my life 🤦♀️
I shop at Aldi, eat mostly vegetarian, never eat out, occasional take-out, have a very very tight food budget.
That's great! Other people can learn from you
Ordering out is a killer for any budget!
Me too
I lived with 3 different sets of roommates for 3 years. Now I live in a studio and rent is half my income. It’s worth the sanity
Only time I had roommates was with an exhusband. If rather be alone with my plants and trees on my balcony then roommates with their sloppiness. Lol
How did you manage to find an apartment that was okay with half your income going to rent? Usually they demand you make 3x the rent amount.
@@TheChickenRiceBowl when I moved in my son was working too. But he left I got promoted to a job that paid more so I had the money. Now the place changed hands I asked if the take low income I got section 8 as I was on the list 2 years thinking I was going to move eventually. But last year my job let all the managers go so I applied for early social security got section 8 approved two weeks before the covid started so now I got that I work part time and my rent went down from $950 to $374. Big difference. So now with the difference and check I got from covid $1,200 I paid off 4 bills and plan to pay off the rest in 8 months. When I get all the bills paid off I can save the $250 for myself. Yay. Your channel is awesome. I know it's hard but one must plan ahead. If u don't then it's hard and ppl mess up and get evicted. But many don't learn from their mistakes. I've never been evicted and took care of my kids after divorce. Hope ppl take your great tips to 💓. Been in this apt 13 years this December. Take care and thank you.
jage I was a student at the time so I needed a co-signer anyway. My dad co-signed for me, but I did pay my own rent
@@jane.jane.c that's great! When I was still living at home I paid rent but mama said no so every month I put $100 in her purse. Every morning once month she say who put this in my purse? I say I don't know. She knew😋 I also bought her clothes food and presents. I sure miss her😪😪😪😪😪
I live in a studio apartment with all ultilities included and its $500 a month! Car payment/insurance sucks, but phone bill is $60! I started buying groceries at save-a-lot. Best desicion I ever made! Thanks for the tips too girl! ✊🏿
I'm trying to move to Ohio, any tips to looking for an apartment with everything included?
@@kariannavaldez2788 where in OH if you don't mind me asking. The prices vary ofc depending on which city
Trying to stay between Urbana, Springfield area. Are you familiar?
Nina, you can spend two months of your phone bill towards a whole year of unlimited everything, on Tello or Mint (whichever one your cell works with)
Have you looked into hello mobile ...they have a 15$ a month plan.
"set 50% of your monthly income"
Rent: $300
Salary: :$500
Nice
Stay focused and look for a side job or look for a better paying job, a cheaper place,etc.
It might take some time but you'll be fine.
Good luck !
Whos rent is $300 a month??? I wanna move there!
Where in America are you gonna pay $300 for rent...
@@MoMotivation0304 Maybe a storage unit
@@VEGANzUmebies storage unit 😅
Damn girl...you just changed my life in 22 minutes and you are so much more younger and wiser than me.... so smart!!!!!! Thank you❤
Cut the cord! Forget cable and satellite TV, which is luxury anyway. Get yourself a decent over-the-air antenna. #FreeTV
Hehehehehe hahaha tats good 🤓 smart
I love that you saved half of your income while living with your parents and still contributed to the household expenses!
Love these encouraging videos! I make $11 an hour and I’m able to save a couple hundred dollars a month! It’s crazy what you can do when you put your mind to it!
You are a very smart practical young woman! You are willing to make sacrifices and you've already suffered under the yoke of a slave wage system. I hope you have an extremely successful life. You deserve it!
cleanairNinja yes these days a lot of people just want to spend spend spend and pile up death. No one wants to save and live within their means. Smh.
The culture school system conditions everyone to be consumer debtors and throwaway society. So after working 30 yrs you still have nothing to show for it.
You are practical money conscious for such a young lady. Saving money is good. But food is necessary nutrition. Healthy life habits.
I only buy NEEDS. I never buy Wants.. Thanks..
So there is nothing that you don't want? What's the point of living?
@@jamaicanhunnie6150 just surviving wont cut it
Me : I just ran out of foundation.. I *NEED* to buy more.. Hehehee
@@jamaicanhunnie6150 be financial independence to be able to do what ever you want. Once you achieve FI your mind is set for success on any aspect of your life. Success people are regular people with high good habits.
I wish I met you when I was in my early twenties. I would be in a better financial place now. Great job young lady. Keep up this great and smart way of living. Sacrifice when you are young and it will pay off when you are older. Great smart video. 👏
Never too late to do this
COUPONINGGGG CAN'T STRESS IT ENOUGH. MY SON GIRLFRIEND IS AMAZING WITH COUPONS SAVES HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS A MONTH LOVE HER.
Which website do you get coupons?
You can eat spinach, broccoli and dark green veggies for your iron
I read once that the early settlers got additional iron by cooking on cast iron cookware.
@@savedbygrace1582 wow...I know that eating doesn't sounds to appetizing but it doesn't help you tremendously iron. I'm anaemic myself and it inherit so doesn't go away so it always detectable but now I don't have to take meds for it because I corporate dark leafs veggies and sometimes liver in my cooking
Iron pills work too and they are cheap.
Yes, i do take take it but for kids one because the adults one too strong for me...But the dr. Says i might no longer have to take iron suppliment because my iron defficintcy is good now. Plus, my birth control pills have iron in it...So I only have to take that...
Mountain dew kick start for vitamins
You would make every Asian mom or Asian mother in law happy 😂.
😅
I guess you dont run into abusive crazy roommates and parents. I like the cheap way but my mental health suffered living with crazy ppl
Fr I’d rather live alone
@@almightytrillionaire you’ll make and save more money because nobody can manipulate it from you and you actually feel happy and motivated to think of side hustles
i absolutely love this young woman ! so much self-control and financial independence !
A great way to save money is to stop paying for cable television. I use a Mohu Leaf antenna in my window for free over-the-air tv stations. Also, youtube is full of free public domain movies and tv shows.
That is a great idea. I don't think many people use antenna anymore but it's a good alternative for people who want cable just to watch the news.
Depending on where you live, you can get many free tv stations. I live in Niagara Falls and can get many stations from Buffalo and Toronto. Altogether I get about 20 different tv stations. Most are in hi-def!
For transportation I use the train. I pay for a weekly pass. Also, I'm vegan. You don't have to have to eat meat for iron. You could have researched plant based foods rich in iron. I like lentils
I used an antenna at some point. The cheapest one. 56 channels!
@@AnnieMargaritaYang In San Francisco I get about about 40 stations, some are HD. We just watched a Warriors NBA first playoff game in HD via antenna yesterday. About 50 miles away in the East Bay valley suburbs, you need cable.
I had a high pay job which made me depressed, now I have a low paid job ... having peace of mind is the most important thing.. I’m find it easy to manage money so it’s not problem for me
Mr I. Hope you got out of there, then!
Beans are a great source of iron and much cheaper too!
I just take pills. Cheaper than meat and animals love this trick!
@Freddy Fazbear My autistic son doesn't need pills. And he hates beans. :(
I stopped sitting on funds after learning the hard way, I’m trying to take full advantage of the new year, I’ve allocated my capital in a safe and sustainable way but still leave room for excitement for individual stocks, cryptos and new exciting opportunities!
Great to see this strategy being used by someone, It's not about how much it's more about being regular with your investments.
Tomorrow is a direct result of what you choose today. With an effective saving, good strategy, and skills anyone can be a millionaire by simply investing in the overall stock market. I’ve recently added some NFTs and gaming token to my portfolio.
@@seanroger6954 Absolutely, this is exactly why I opted for an account manager years ago. Dan Raziel guides my investment decisions and he’s helped build a portfolio that’s enabled me clear up my debt and live more comfortably. covering every facet of investing including stock options, crypto and some NFTs. There’s been consistency in my profits despite the current market trends.
The bear market took me off guard, I’m currently waiting on a lot of trades.
@@joerobert1801 I’m aware of Dan Raziel, spreading funds on such multiple investments requires is quite risky, are you at all bother by the risks?
I need someone to whoop my ass when I spend on unnecessary things lol
She’s endorsing that rich broke lifestyle lil duval talks about I’m here for it lol. Look how happy she is this could be y’all too but y’all gonna have to make sacrifices.
The lock down during the pandemic taught me many things. one of them was I don’t miss going shopping, buying new clothes, and make up. I used to miss eating out but I really don’t want to right now because it could kill me so by staying home and just buying whatever I need I probably saved up as much money per month as when I was working. that includes commuting an hour to and from work. I used to think I would miss my high flying life but I really don’t. it’s amazing how satisfied you can be when you make up your mind to be.
Always good to take away something positive from an overall negative time :)
I hope this last year has proven to you going out won't kill you. It was hyped up political propaganda.
you are amazing, thank you soo much for this! i am 22 years old, just finished uni, in so much debt, starting a new job in a week and NEED to start saving and stop spending. this video helped. i must cut down my bad habits, thanks again!!!
If u h have credit cards just don't use them anymore start paying off the one that you owe less and once that's paid off use that payment to pay the next credit card always use cash put it in an envelope that's all you going to use that week once it's gone you can't spend anymore by yourself something once a month that you really love but it's at the thrift store or like Ross or Marshalls hope this helps
@@jage5256 Do americans not like using debit cards?
Hi Annie, l am 64 yr , retired person and was very inspired by your tips on living a frugal life. Thank you!
Marta Ruvalcaba All age video!
Simple . My personal experience & self rules
1》 keep your monthly housing costs UNDERR 20% of your monthly income. Aim for 10%. I promise it does exist.
2》 don't work over 40 hours week. Don't swap your ME time for more money. Every six months I move to a higher paying job (that pays at least 1.50 more). Now I work 36 hours in 3 days @ $18 hour & spend 3 days on my own business so I can stop working.
3》 with the right interview skills you can always score an additional raise @ the time of hire. Never accept the walk in / entry pay.
4》 Walk out on a boss who treats you like shit. Mid sentence ! You do not deserve that.
5》 Minimum wage plus $4 hour - that is the LEAST you'll ever accept. Jcpenny, best buy, bed bath & beyond ECT pay better than McDonald's.
6》 Call every frigging job in a 20 mile radius of you & ask their pay rate. Seriously - ive called 90 places one week & scored one job paying $5 hr more than everyone else.
Google $17 hour entry pay in my city. Then 16. Then 15. Explore your options.
7》 No expierence. (Dont tell them) No problem. Fake it till ya make it.
I've been hired then went home & googled what my new job even was haha.
8》 pay insurance & rent annually to save big bank.
9》 When signing a apartment lease ask for one month free per year signing. Prorated.
State you hate the location , carpet - something, anything - ask for a month free, prorated.
Get everuyhing in writing. Don't leave writing or lease in the leased home.
10》 Buying a car. Say you hate the color- ask for discount.
Buying a car - pay all in cash & ask for 30-35 percent off the KBB value.
-Take a car to the dealership mechanic. Pay $100 for a "full diagnosis" before buying any vehicle.
- Gas cars last 150-210k miles. Desiel lasts 500k.
- Drive slow & baby thy car.
11》 spending over $1000 on something in one year - spend just ONE hour googling " How to save $ on this "
Thanks. What jobs you were hired for without any experience ? That sounds like an interesting story! Lol
Person Who Amazing tips, amazing ethic! I'm in my 70s and some of this will help me. Thank you for spending time to write this post.
I've had several cars that were over 350,000 miles - my teenage kids wrecked them. Now I'll never know just how many more miles I could have gotten out of them! As for apartments - I found the "dream" apartment, but after moving in, came home to find sandwich meat, tomato, mayo and bread on the counter - the maintenance guy was helping himself to my food and there was NO reason for him to even be in the apartment! When I complained, he started coming over DAILY and unscrewing the hinged lock on my gate so my pet got out. I had to move after six weeks of this.
THIS IS THE BEST ADVICE I FOUND !!!! YES. I second this. 👑. I don't ever want to work over 40 hours a week again, it makes my health struggle. I will be working sessonal jobs and specify I will only work up to 35 hours, and these jobs are also above $18/hr - the only ones I will accept lower offer free rent. Also, I am growing towards being self employed and one certification away from being able to do nutritional counselling from anywhere I am and I'll lower my bridge job hours down to 28 a week max !!
Honestly, I enjoyed a lot! Please write for us more!👌
You can’t understand why people would pay more for privacy because you aren’t an introvert. Living with other people could affect your mental health if you are someone that need your own space.
Ok then find cheapest studio type if you want privacy .then buy only needs forget about your wants or minimize it.dont buy car .if no transportation in your city ..buy a bike..
I have an entire house to myself and I love it. Believe me, it is peace of mind and literally gold, and no I don't live in a rich area either, and will never be able to, although I have worked my entire life.
Ms. ,L. Churchill
Just do you I got my own place and my own car I don’t need to depend on anybody my moneys my friend 11:11-5:55.
This is good advice even for wealthy people.
No one actually needs a new $900 Iphone every 2-3 years.
Save your money your old phone works just fine.
You can't sit there. an tell people what they need! Who tells you?
Dude my old phone fucking sucked I had to get a new one idk why people think this advice is for everyone can’t tell some one how to live life live your own and worry about your self
I just started couponing and it has helped me so much with even miscellaneous items. Also packing my lunch to work has been helpful.
Yesenia Rivera I need help couponing
Mother of 4 and also started couponing and just trying to cut back in everything.
Ana Mary it’s easy! I will never pay for regular price for razors and detergent again lol. Just wait until the items go on sale and match it with the coupons. I don’t extreme coupon, just the basics.
@@anaye1716 pick one store and just to lots of research here on TH-cam for that store and you can also find Facebook group pages
I rather spend more then deal with the stress of living with other people
Same
You probably had a bad experience. There are decent people out that are not a headache to live with
Im with you on no roommates. Good or Bad.. Things can happen unexpectedly.. Like illness or your roommate ups and leaves or moves out and you're on paper obliterated to pay their rent. Happened to me.. Im on the hook for $8000. They got off free. They garnished my check only..
Depends, your money situation may not afford to live without sharing. When I was single, I had 5 roommates at the same time. It was wild and fun! Years after, we have annual get togethers. On the other hand, you maybe in a rent control city and may have to go through a lengthy and expensive legal process to get rid of you roomate(s). Or move out and landlord/roomates go after you for breaking the lease or whatever. OK then, live alone.
@@kimchee94112 where were you when I needed this advice??😥
When you said, “you can’t afford it” so matter-of-factly I was like welp you’re right😂
It's hard to encompass how I feel about it but I was very impressed by the content of this video and found you very touching.
I know what I am going to write sounds EXTREMELY condescending but... I'm proud of you.
Thank you for this. You are very inspiring and deserve what's best in life.
Thanks for these gems...”Have a Freedom Fund”...have a game plan. “I LOVE to pay my bills” “My time is very important too”
I've been studying the Jewish or Hebrew method of saving financially an it is simple i found out that the reason for their fortune is SAVING AND WISELY INVEST. love this video.
I'm on social security due to multiple sclerosis. 840. A month after Bill's I don't have 500. So I began taking 10 percent out every month in a savings account.
You can buy LED lightbulbs at the 99¢ store now. Super cheap
If you were only getting $3 an hour you may be entitled to a law suite. $3 an hour hav'nt been minimum wage since like 1980.
Not worth my time. I was young and naive and now I know better to not let any employer take advantage of me.
It's still jobs like that sonic carhop make 2.80 in MS and waffle house waitress makes like 3.75 because you suppose to be able to generate tips so yeah
Waitress get pay less than minimum wages but they got tips..
@@constancewilliams760 as a sonic carhop in mississippi i made 5.25/hours plus $40 tips nightly 🤨
@@Nijilove78 what part of Mississippi you stay in because they not paying my lil cousin that much are you on the skates because I heard the make more unless she's under paid because she black she works in Madison
lmao "i worked shitty low wage jobs" love how upfront you are. So glad I found you. I live in NYC.
Not only was this video very informative BUT dang I feel so uplifted with how she opened up the video with telling me to imagine how I’d feel in two years if I was financially stable and that’s when reality hit me. THANK YOU THANK YOU
I learned to only buy what I need and my wants are only if i can actually afford it twice
Good concept 👍🏾👍🏾
You actually don't get sick as often if you keep the heat lower in winter, strange to say. You develop a tolerance for colder temperatures in general, and you burn more calories, which is awesome. One way I keep warm at night is to heat up one of those rice packs in the microwave and put it at the small of my back in bed. I stay really cosy all night, and it costs practically nothing!
*take notes* Thank you for the helpful tips. I try my best to keep electric low. I turn the heat on when needed or air during summer but it mostly stays off (lives in Atlanta). I've been with Virgin mobile prepaid phone with the same number since 5th grade I'm now 25 and only pay $30 a month for unlimited talk, text, & data with an iPhone.
You go girl. I like the cheap phone plan.
Wow I pay $230+/- every month I need to do better.
I've got unlimited talk and text prepaid with autopay through AT&T for a monthly *total* of $27.15. If I'm going out of town and will need data, I "buy a package" for $5.35 that lasts for a month. I forget how much data, but it works for me since I'm mostly near wifi...just buy how much you need.
Dang I need switch to virgin mobile. I pay $40 prepaid for unlimited two, text and data with simple mobile but it wouldn’t hurt to save $10
Nonhlanhla Dlamini My God that’s a lot for a cellphone.
I need to scale back on my eating out too. I will attack this area right now. This will save me a lot of money this month. I will take inventory and see how much I'm spending every pay period.
Thanks sis.
I have blackout curtains in the bedroom and those paper blackout shades u can talk up over blinds. Keeps the apt warm in winter and cool in summer
Really helps the electric bill.
Word from a PARENT: Don’t come back! 😂
🤣🤣🤣
AMEN!!!
Only saying that whilst you are not sick stuck in bed full time
Phebe T not necessarily, it depends what their attitude is-are they good kids?
Because I was told when I was 23 to pay rent to my parents (I lost job at that time-there are no jobs in the area where they live)
And I left home forever to abroad, never returned, only for short holidays.
Now my parents are asking me to return to live there. (Many years since) I don’t get why?
I could not imagine to live with them again.
So, it is not only tough to live with kids, can be with parents as well.
But boy, would I chase my jobless kid away? (If she was not lazy and ungrateful?) no. I would let them to have easier living until they were ready to buy their own home, should they need, and were with right attitude. The spoilt kids, who sponge on their parents when old though-they deserve push out, to realise they need to learn to look after themselves-but I would not be the mean mum-only if I had devilish kids(which would be my fault)
I have seen many cases of kids only waiting until their parent dies, and visiting after really long time when those are on death bed, to see what inheritance to get. And parent lived lonely with carer visiting...
German proverb: How you raise them so they'll become.
You can get iron from legumes like lentils. Also blackstrap molasses, raisins, dates, cooking on a cast iron skillet.
I already eat lots of legumes. Genius idea on the cast iron skillet. I never thought of that. Thanks.
she wants an excuse not to be vegitarian anymore. But it's not like anyone even cares! we just know that nobody MUST consume meat in order to maintain their iron levels at a healthy place.
I'm don't care much about diet to be honest. I'm not a picky eater and can eat anything. I maintain my weight by limiting my portions. My reason for eating vegetarian back then was to keep my weekly grocery budget under $30. I don't understand nutrition as much as you do Bobbi, so I ate to fill my stomach, not to necessarily looking at how it affected my health. When I had trouble walking up a flight of stairs or felt like fainting after five minutes of walking and my blood test showed my iron was dangerously low... I stopped and decided to eat red meat once a week. Not a big deal. Let's not judge why people eat what they eat.
@@AnnieMargaritaYang I didn't assume or say it had anything to do with weight. I'm confused. at the end of the day I think happiness matters most so do what you want. of all the things to judge in never going to judge someone's diet. it's not that deep sis.
@@AnnieMargaritaYang Daddy said eat everything in moderation. Half a pound of meat and a pot of coffee a day is a serious candidate for constipation. Don't ask!
I don't understand this moving out after a certain age, in India we live with our parents for whole life💕
It's definitely an American concept. The stats on this video show that most people stop watching the moment I say to move back in with your parents, but yeah no shame in Asian culture to do this!
Annie Margarita Yang hahahah so I am happy you can relate, We asians are the SAME
I ve got my son at home he 29 and we just love the company. I would hate my life if he is not there.
Arshdeep Kaur my culture we will with our parents until we get married then we move out.
I'm Australian & it seems that most of us move out of home by a certain age for freedom & privacy.
I moved back home when I was 27 as I had no choice. I also moved in with my partners parents to save money & we had 0 privacy which was very annoying. It's not for everyone.
One way to learn something you need is to get the information from someone who knows.Thank you margarita,that was very helpful,now im ready to put it in use.
Excellent video! I think people of all ages can benefit from your advice.
That's easy just DONT BUY ANYTHING outside of food rent and transportation if you ride your bike to work even better 😄 that'll teach them
Fluxey 😂 right
I know more about diy from Avasva handbooks!
Thank you
My tip is to always save first. Don't wait to see what is left over at the end of the month. It's better to over save and at the end of the month if you're short for an expense, pay that expense out of savings. It's also harder to justify that spurge if you are taking it out of savings.
For sure I'm checking out that book! You are such a natural vlogger. I love the confidence and practicality of your content.
Girl your voice is perfect for this . I actually watched this full video 👏🏾
When I was blessed twice in my life to live on my own I didn’t buy internet or cable. I used the library and I love the radio. I also had a communal bathroom and a small bedroom so I saved a lot.
I applaud you, Bilbo!!! Well done!!
Oh my gosh, me too. My first two years of living by myself in a shoe box apartment... best years of my life... I didn’t have washer/dryer hookups, so I went to the laundromat every Sunday. Life was so simple.
i’m living for her attitude
i can see myself in you..in order to be financially stable we need to sacrifice and be frugal..i love your video..
I just start it now
Wow, this video really grounded me into thinking about the little things that’ll make a difference. All I need is patience
you're such an amazing speaker, thank you for all the advice!
New subscriber. Most people do not speak about these topics. Such clever tips! Respect.🙌🏻
I need to marry someone who thinks like you
Heheee!!! I am here
Me too!
Make it a #triad or more lol
I’m free tomorrow?
its much cheaper to shift your mind set using many resources like this one. than to marry someone and not be on the same page. both people need to be focused on the same goal for it to work. otherwise at least one will always be frustrated.
You need to move out of costly New York City for one.
hell yeah
New Jersey is the worst.
@@msv3630 serious?
Yea, I second that. Jersey is just as expensive a place to live as NY.
Pennsylvania is too. They tax you to death here. You pay school tax no matter what. Seperate taxes for where you work and where you live plus many other taxes
Most useful video I’ve watch on TH-cam for the whole year.
Love her attitude and outlook on life!!
It's so kind of you to share your saving experiences with us, just hope we will listen and do.
we will! :)
You’re very smart...I learned a lot from this video and now I planned to save$600 a month starting today.. thank you
I already saved $2600 the last 4 months after I watched your video.. thank you again
I just realized that I work with older women who make minimum wage like me but who eat out every chance they get while I don't. Being broke really can be a mentality. I have no problem with saving money, but i can't wait to get better at it.
Really liked this video. Needed this pep talk! Thank You!
Ashlynn B BIG FACTS ❤️
This is straightforward & easy to implement
Thank you
Life feels a little less daunting
Great video! Thank you for sharing
LOVE THIS 💕💕 these are some really great tips and I’m going to start to incorporate these into my day to day lifestyle. I’ve also recently purchased a used, well-maintained, fuel efficient car in a cash deal just like what you described in your video and I’ve been able to save so much money on gas and maintenance so I can confirm that this is a great way to save on transportation if you have to buy a car for your commute.
That's awesome!!! I am glad you are saving money on auto related expenses :D
I love the first 2minutes of this. That speech was so real. ❤️ I feel like that currently with my job. I just started saving $100 per paycheck.
I love your energy and that cute Pusheen in the background. Congrats on your viral video!
Thanks. This is only my 4th video. I honestly expected only 1,000 views.
Absolutely love the advice, and love even more how you articulate yourself. It’s clear that you’re a no non-sense type of lady, and I appreciate you sharing this online!
Most of my wealth today was not because i saved every little penny i earned in the past. I honestly cannot imagine doing that! but came from the investments i consistently purchased over the years.
I would agree with you, but then the question becomes, how did you get the money to invest? You don't gain that capital by spending your entire paycheck. Either you save your money so that you can have the funds to invest, or to inherit money from your relatives to invest.
The goal is to invest 10% to 15% of your earnings a year, but if that's not realistic, at least start with the minimum initial investment.
@@melissawjoy522 they're lots of affordable investment every investor could embark on.
Saving bit by bit is my style and it works for me.
@@tobiason18wheels like???????
Thank you for this video Annie. I will put your advice into practice, starting this week.
I never like to spend money going out, my bf gets offended bc he says I act like we’re broke when we’re not. I just want to save money/spend it wisely for the future
seems like he finds satisfaction and self worth/achievement in spending a little bit of what he's earned, and you find it in counting how much you were able to save. both are reasonable.
You are not in the same boat on this, you should talk let him know what you want to achieve, don't pretending, if you plan to stay with bf till married. Me i agree we save now and will have easier and secure life later.
@@TheTillmanSneakerReview Stop trying to analyze a random couple on TH-cam. He wants to spend some money and she doesn't. Simple as that.
@@TheTillmanSneakerReview He wants to spend money and she doesn't. That's all you know about their relationship. Simple as that.
I prefer acting poor than being poor.
Thank you, Annie! Your video was delightful! It’s wonderful to see someone your age with such enthusiasm! Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Love it!!! Thanks for the tips ✨✨✨🙌🏼
Amazing! Thankyou! Putting all of this info to use! You are gold!