When I started working, I was able to live on what I earned. So when I got annual raises, I invested the additional money and continued to live on the entry level income. I did this for years, not changing my lifestyle. My friends got better cars, more clothes, a bigger house with their increased incomes. But I was able to retire comfortably much earlier than them.
Quality over quantity is also a long-term strategy. I'm guessing you existed while your friends lived their dreams. I'd guarantee at least 90% of Americans watching this vid don't have a passport and have never set foot outside the US, tied to their mortgages like a ball and chain. By the time you finish paying it off or sell it, you're too old to enjoy travel or other perks that money could give you. I've rented all my life and the freedom that comes with it allowed world travel from Paris to Egypt to Bombay to Japan, etc. different experiences living in different areas of the same country, working in another exciting country with the option to move to another. The freedom and options are endless. That's the difference between just existing and actually living.
@@feralkat9370 absolutely agree that’s what I tried convincing my mom . But she is old and her stage of life is different now . Happy that you were able to travel around and it’s so much more fun and bring a lot of meaning to life to see and explore .
@@Jazba-lifestyle Hope you can live out your dreams even though it may be too late for your mum. When I invited my dad to visit me, he quite enjoyed the different culture, food etc. but couldn't wait to get back to his fave armchair in front of the TV, having friends drop in for a spot of tea and gossip, shop in his fave farmer's market and whip up a meal in his own kitchen, etc. You're right about the older gen being set in their ways. Each to his own.
@@feralkat9370 I am not sure that you "actually lived", I don't like traveling and what you lived would be a sad time for me. Very often, the "live your dreams", is the dreams selling at social networks. I cannot possible see that your life was better lived. Talk about your pains and insecurities, the people you helped, the profound discoveries and feellings you had, then, only then, we can start to know if you actually lived.
@@georgeml-o_o Absolutely. One way isn't necessarily better than the other. I enjoy the freedom of being debt free mixed in with a bit of traveling. I thought I wanted to do a lot more traveling until I started to do it and realized that go go, going and move, move, moving all the time was not for me. It's not one size fits all!
Saving time is also important. My top 3 time saving: 1) I like to have large groceries delivered. For about 2 dollar they bring it to my house. I buy things in bulk. 12 cans this, 12 that.. Instead of walking to the supermarket buy a 15 dollar basket, i buy 150 dollar at once. Saves me 10 times 25 minutes (walk, going through the store waiting in line.. jacket on, jacket off, take the bag.. ) = 3.3 hours for 2 dollar. Ordering is about 15 minutes as is automatically has a list "bought earlier".. Sometimes i also buy fresh food, but now its once a week instead of 3 times a week. 2) An electric scooter. i do about 5000 km (3200 miles) a year in 150 hours.. driving. On a bicycle it would take 300 hours. So i save 150 hours for about 1000 euros/(=dollar) a year. in the long run it takes maybe 500 a year but now its new.. Takes me everywhere and fast.. Uses not much energy also..low maintainance.. A car is too expensive for 3200 miles a year. Cycling for 3-5 euro's per hour is not really economical. But cars are real financial suckers.. 3) Use a smartphone/ electronics locker. Get rid of that stupid smartphone. buy a dumbphone.. Way better.. Saves two hours a day. I also put the computer mouse in it in the weekend. So i basically only use a pc, check the smartphone (whatsapp) once a week for 5 minutes. And they can call me on the dumbphone. Sometimes a also take digital holidays. All electronics OFF for two weeks. Mental peace...
An old-timer once told me "Look around you everything out there is designed to take your money." The money driven side society will feed you instant gratification. Your income is the biggest wealth-building tool, so don't let just anyone have
I live in Japan. Where can I find Magnesium balls to wash my clothes? One thing I do to save money is to wear an apron when I am cooking. Cooking can stain and soil clothes, so I always wear an apron. It is one more thing to own but I think it saves time and money. When I lived overseas a jeans company was nearby. The company gave away scrapes. I have some of these denim pieces still and use them to make aprons as gifts. Sewing brings me joy. I enjoy you on You Tube tremendously. Thank you...
The Ramsey Network in U.S. did a study of 20,000 millionaires in the country. Largest of it's kind. They found that the Top Categories of millionaires are as follows: 1) Accountants & financial sector 2) Engineers 3) TEACHERS! The teachers beat out lawyers and doctors because of their budget planning, and saving behavior... That is shocking.
I also experienced that when buying clothes in a particular color scheme and style and sticking to it, then automatically after a while most combinations of my clothes looked good! So I don't need to buy clothes very often, just mix it and it always feels fresh 🙂 especially if it's good quality clothes it will last long. Quality over quantity 😄
Dear, you could just wear same stuff for decades. You DO NOT need to buy new clothes ever again. Just wash it and wear again! You don't NEED new clothes, this is just a trap.
I really like that using magnesium for washing clothes. It is absolutely new to me. I agree with you that to save money we need to control our consumerism habit, at times we do impulsive shopping that we can avoid. Thank you.
Peace of mind is so important. I keep my expenses to a minimum, live in a 1000 sq ft house that I bought outright, and have zero debt. I love the minimalist lifestyle. I use as few single-use plastics as possible, eat vegan, and am always finding small ways to save money, like bar shampoo (I found a ginger shampoo bar that smells heavenly). I love this channel. Hello from NY!
To save money, I bring packed lunch to the office every day, and avoid in between meals or snacks sold in the office. Thank you for your money saving tips!
All very good advice. It doesnt just apply to single people, you can teach children to be minimal too and to appreciate a few favourite toys rather than filling their lives with stuff, we need to train the next generation not to waste resources or be taken in by marketing. I really enjoy your videos, you are an inspiration
This is a nice video ,thank you for sharing your tips 🙂I am from France and I have started minimalism with small tips , - I have closed all my subscriptions Amazon , disney, some apps and now I have only 2 with a share subscription ( I'm using spliit app ) -I have lower my frequency in groceries stores , now it is every 2 weeks. When I need groceries , I prefer lidl ( smaller than usual supermarket with a few references) or "drive" groceries ( you order online so you can see your groceries with just the need) , now I tend to see local farmers for eggs or potatoes, it 's cheaper. - I have reduce my consumable products: good olive oil soaps, you can use them for your skin and dishes, for skin i want to try natural vegetable oil . ( for shampoo I bought a big quantity at once , so I have around 5liters of shampoo for months). It 's cheaper than usual organic ones. You can also use solid shampoo now you have them in supermarket. For laundry product I am using a big bucket of 5liters I make it myself with natural product like Marseille Soap. Home detergent can be made with white vinegar or citric acid for a cheap price. - I have changed my phone subsciption , internet to pay only for the need. I have gained 30 eur / month. - I cut all the devices during night and I have not put the heater a lot this winter except when we had cold and humid weather for the laundry , I received a refund for electricity. -Now I am taking care of my insurance ( car & house ) and I am trying to reduce my quantity of new books which is my big expense 😅 we have good libraries for free around my house , and I try to buy it second hand. - For clothes , I hope to try Vinted second hand clothes too in 2023 but I am not buying a lot of new clothes , old one will go to associations for people who really need it. -my only big expenses now are rent and gym , but as you I am thinking of a way to reduce the expense by buying the apartment to reduce the price and stop my gym subscription in Spetember as I have all the materials at home - With the money save , a part of it is going directly to human and animal protection associations to help others. I hope all this tips ( yours and the one in comments can help other people too 🤞)
Consider investing in a Kindle. I too am a book fanatic, but my apartment was too small for too many books, so I had to downsize. Of course you have to be disciplined with the "one click buy" (I'm not always), but I now (try to) limit myself to how much I allow myself to spend on books every month
Love this channel! I wash about 40 loads of laundry a week ( I care for a disabled family member), and laundry soap prices are ridiculously high. I've switched to making my own, 5 gallons at a time. Huge money saver for me. Line dry when I can (I live in a desert, so that is about 8 months out of the year). I also dehydrate or freeze veggies if I have extra. Lots of little things I do to cut back on ever-growing expenses. Some years I come out ahead, some years I barely break even. This year is looking like it will be a break-even year.
There's zero disability type to cause one person to do 40 loads a week. This is insanity. What a load of 💩 There's just no such thing! What disability is it? I'm disabled and know a ton of disabled people too. This is just an excuse. There's no disability that costs more than just 10-15% increase. You're clearly cutting corners and choosing easiest, lazyest and most disgusting behaviour. Stop. NOW. Shame on you!
Aki, thank you for sharing your expenses and tips how to save money! Here are some ways I save money: 1. I currently live in Bulgaria (the land of yoghurt! lol), and here the electric energy between 22:00 and 7:00 (night) is cheaper, so I turn on the water heater during that time. 2. I cook at home and use an induction stove and pressure cooker most of the time which saves time and money. I eat low carb diet so no food cravings. 3. I don't use heater in winter (last night was -8C outside) nor AC in summer (quite hot summers here). I am fan of Wim Hof and use his methods. 4. I bike or walk everywhere in the city 5. I have bought high quality clothes and most of them are made out of merino wool, so I wash them less frequently because of their no stink properties. 6. I buy digital books for my Kindle (from Amazon) which are cheaper than the paper format 7. I cut my own hair. Not to only save money but have a better haircut, the one I like. I saw this tip from a Mr Money Mustache's video. Keep on the good work of quality videos like this one!
Thank you letting us look into your bank account. I had no idea, rooms in the country side were so affordable in Japan. Congrats to your wise decisions!
A tip that I use to save money is to make the save money very hard to access. So as soon as my salary gets in my account, I transfer 1/3 of it to another bank account (or more) which has a safekeeping safe. I don't have a card for that bank and it takes a while for money to be moved from the safe back into the account and back to the other bank, so I only spend that money diligently. Hope this helps!
Yes, this shopaholic auto-transferred 10% of my salary to an account in another bank that I did not have a card for and was a scheme of sorts that required a fixed amount to be deposited every month. If I tried to withdraw I'd break the scheme and lose all interest. The hassle kept it safe.
These are great tips for anyone living in or exposed to a consumer society regardless of the country! Great job! The thing I would add comes from another minimalist video I saw some years back. I always ask myself, "Do I NEED this or do I just WANT this?" for any item I consider buying beyond life staples.
Oh my, youso wrong. Most people will still want to buy what they don't DESERVE. Meaning, they didn't EARN it. You can't overestimate the desire of stuрid people to buy something they don't deserve, so they'll keep on with this mentality of getting something without paying for it, but borrowing $ instead. Yeah, you can't change rеtаrded ape's thinking patterns. You can only learn and avoid getting trapped like them, being broke and paying outrageous interest rates, because they boight what they don't deserve. I'm laughing at these idiоts, personally 😂 They get exactly what they earned, harassment by collectors, lowest credit score, huuuuuge interest rates for the risk that they are, and even prison sentences. Yeah, I'd rather pay with cash for EVERYTHING.
For skincare, natural option is the best according to me. No chemicals, no harms. For facewash, you can try gram flour powder. This single product removes so much dirt from face and there’s no need of any fancy facewashes tbh. Other ingredients can be added like orange peel powder ( simple dry the orange peels and blend to make powder). This can be used as a body wash as well and for body scrub- coffee, olive oil, sugar works the best. Looking for a good option for shampoo as well
To save energy in our home, we take advantage of low peak hours for electricity and water 10am-1pm and 5 to 8pm so we try to do most vacuuming, laundry, etc during that time
Hello Aki's. How are you??It's a nice video. i do it like that. I wash most of my laundry by hand, first thing in the evening when I think it's time. I wash my face first and then the two/three pieces of laundry. I use a piece of Aleppo soap for everything in the house. My clothes aren't dirty, they're only worn, so I don't add any soap. If I do use the washing machine, I have a laundry ball with ceramic balls in it. I've had it for about 5 years now, works great. I also air my laundry in the fresh air overnight, so less washing has to be done. I have 35 pieces of clothing, most of which I knit myself from pure organic wool. I have a total of 150 items in my possession. I clean with water and soda (should it ever be necessary) We share the internet here in the house, which saves a lot of money. as for the food. I only eat unprocessed, unpackaged, seasonal and regional foods. the emphasis is on food no food. that means food is a product with life or still life in it. e.g. a pod bean, there is life in it. If you put them in water, they will germinate and a new plant will grow. A piece of bread rotting away in the ground. I just cook dishes. I only use 3 appliances in the kitchen. I don't have a fridge because I don't eat what needs to go in the fridge. I don't have a TV or anything else, just my cell phone and a tablet for work. I don't have a car, I walk or take the bus/taxi. I live 90% plastic-free and therefore also garbage-free. I doesn't have any apps for look movie or something like this. My Appartement had 16 m2 and it is totally a naff for me. In the evening i just a candle instead of electrical lamps. I stand up with the sun and i go for sleep with the sun 😎 these are my ways to save money.
Several years ago, I started trying (whenever I was able) to keep and purchase only things that I really love. It was even better to learn, in one of your previous videos, about Konmari’s teachings about “present self vs. past self” and the “spark joy” method - this has allowed me to “let go” of many of my “past” sentimental items, and just keep the respect and feelings that I had for them.💛
I used to spend my income mostly for books, coffee and go to cinema. But for the last 3 years I able to cut it. Bring my own bag when shopping outside also help me control impulsive expense. The 3-in-1 soap (for hand, body and hair) also help me to save money
i would add: wait to get something you need when it's on sale. if you buy online, sometimes you can get free shipping. that's what i do with my hair products. i only buy from one brand and i wait until the products i use are on sale! i hardly ever pay full price on anything! another tip: it's better to spend more money on one good quality item that will last longer than a cheaper item that you have to replace every couple months.
Thank you. I'm very lucky to have a relative who is a shopping hobby and she gave me most of the clothes I need and fit me well. Another tip is you can change into an induction hob. It saved me from gas fee and fire risk. For washing detergent, I make lemon-salt detergent myself to wash dishes.
All great advice! I know I’m still young but I plan on moving out of my parent’s house, and moving to Japan hopefully when I know I’m financially stable. This also helps with the career path I’m going for could possibly leave me short on money at times, so learning how to handle money and expenses well now will help me in the long run.
I gave up tv altogether, not for money saving but just because I don't like it. I do spend a lot of time on the internet, though. But it saves me cable fees and subscription services to not even have a tv. I quit eating out which was one way I saved a lot of money. I learned the stairstep method of saving money. For each level of spending you do in different areas like food, entertainment, utilities, etc. you try to go one stairstep cheaper. For instance if you eat out at nice restaurants now, switch to cheaper restaurants, or if you eat at cheap restaurants now start eating at home, and so on. More work but also has other advantages like control over what you eat. The stairsteps for entertainment might be going out to clubs or theaters vs. watching stuff at home, having parties vs. quiet dinners with friends. You can supply your own ideas for stairsteps. It's a system that really works. And you get to choose what levels are worth it to you based on your income.
I decided to get a roommate after my rent went up 50%. It just didn’t make sense any longer. I now pay half of the living expenses I had before and I take that money and save it. I’m single with no children and I don’t care about not having my own place to stay. What’s important to me is having a healthy savings, debt free and investing.
How can you now pay 'half' if your rent went up 50%? You're just saving 25% or a quarter. 100+50=150/2=75%. Not worth the hassle of a roomie. Better to just move to a cheaper flat.
Yes for sharehouse ! When I first moved to Tokyo, I lived in a sharehouse for a year. My housemates were my lifesaver ! And for the gym, I use the free, ward gym.
Try a solid shampoo instead of a regular one. It works like a soap and has a good consumption. And eco-friendly too (no plastic bottles). You can wash your oily dishes with mustard powder if you have one in your grocery stores. It is pretty cheap here where I live (about 0.5$ for a pack) and washes just perfectly. Donate, barter, or sell things you don't need anymore.
Well... it's not for fine brittle wavy hair for millions of people. I'm stuck with liquid shampoo, conditioner and body wash, unless I want to shave my head bald as a woman, so, not a good tip.
I don’t know if y’all have thrift stores but they are a good way to get quality clothing and ridiculously low prices. It does require time though but for me I actually enjoy the hunt so it feels more like fun than a waste of time. And the feeling of finding something of great value for very little money is exhilarating!
I don't thrift, since new clothes cost waaaay less than thrifted ones! Who'd go for that overpriced garbage? 😂 No disgusting germs from strangers and fresh brand nclothes for me. Way cheaper than second hand stinky сrаp. Nope.
@@mikesamovarov4054 Wow, that guy was just sharing his experience. No need to crap all over it. Clearly your own life must be at a very low point for you to go online to find an excuse to feel 'superior', prob buying NEW but Made in China crap from dollar stores, CHEAP cause its made by incarcerated Uighur slaves.
Additionally I save money by practicing foraging and hunting sometimes for final price reductions in the evening at a nearby supermarket. It works! Will try your way of washing, really like it!
Not at all. I like his style and way of life. I wish apartments in Australia were engineered by the Japanese. Everything is so elegant and purposeful. Our apartments are so generic and incredibly wasteful in terms of space and functionality.
Thanks for good videos and interesting content. I am not minimalist, but I try to minimize different ways in my life. I'm from Kiev, Ukraine 🇺🇦 - war in my country forced to recosider a lot of things: what is really important and what is secondary for me. Found out about your channel a week ago by accident - there was a video in the recommended list. l liked your style of presentation at once and wanted to watch your other videos as well. I'm wishing you to increase the number of your subscribers to a round figure 200K in the nearest future.
Your video was so good ! All these tips work very fine for me. And yes you can save soo much money and at the end of the year you'll be thrilled about everything you were able to put aside !
Love this channel and this video. One thing I did to save money and also to save on food wastage was buy a vacuum sealer that vacuum seals the foods I put in bags. Has made a huge difference.
I'm finally starting a new minimalist journey after getting courage to do it, and these tips are really helpful. I've never heard about the magnesium for washing clothes but managed to find some even in my country, so I might try it after I'm done with my current bottle of detergent.
Moving to lower rent area sometimes means moving away from high paying job area or you have to sacrifice time n money to commute to those high paying job location.
True. You have to choose what's best for you. Some people don't mind the commute but some cannot stand it. It makes sense that higher demand areas are also more expensive but the price difference between poorer and richer areas all over the world can get really ridiculous.
Hello, l came across your videos yesterday. I am in Canada the cost of living is very high especially, housing since the pandemic, l saved some money by cooking good nutritious foods. If l need something instead of throwing hundred of dollars buying a new one now, when l need a product l buy it at the thrift store.
Interesting perspective on minimalist living and the benefits it can bring to saving money. Definitely worth considering for those looking for new ways to budget and live frugally.
It's so funny for me to see you showing German euros. I was really surprised to see these banknotes in a Japanese video. I'm also always surprised that German euros look like they just came out of the printing press. That's probably the case. Would explain the recession. I implemented most of the savings tips years ago. But the thing with the magnesium pearls for washing is new to me. I will try it out. Thanks for that!
Could you make a video explaining us detailing how to wash the clothes with those magnesium balls? I've seen they're expensive, at least for the Mexican economy, I want to know if it worth it depending on how long they last.
I have made very similar changes and successfully… and that have been pretty sustainable. My long time vegan and raw vegan diet allows a balanvmce of high nutrition for each dollar spent. Health is wealth. Thank you. for staying happy and creative.
Hi! You can wash your hair with aloe vera shampoo (search online how to make it). You can also buy the aloe vera plant to have some vases. And apply essencial oils to your hair. It will be clean abd smell fantastic with natural products only. You can also make natural deodorant with sodium bicarbonate + coconut oil. 😊 Eating raw food mostly and steaming only broccoli, corn and leaves makes eating very practical and healthy. 😊
My dream is to move to the Philippines one day. My good friend is from Oriental Mindinao and owns property. She’s currently working as a caregiver, near me in California.
One thing I do is instead of buying any books, physical or ebooks or audiobooks, I use the Libby app with my local library (actually, I use the library associated with my parent's address because it's much larger than my local one). They have sooo many books and audiobooks and I can even send them to my kindle (which I bought used for only 30$!). I like this a lot because the kindle doesn't take up much space and I'm not paying for books (they're free because we pay taxes that pay for the library). Also because I hate the idea of paying for a book it it isn't even a physical object. My husband uses the app to borrow audiobooks that he listens to when he goes to our college's gym. Another thing I do to help not make impulse purchases is having a monthly discretionary budget and using things like amazon lists that I have a rule of waiting at least a couple weeks before I decide to buy something. I still do this even with items in the store; I take a picture to save for later and most of the times I forget about it and I know it must not have been that important
Always nice to see one of your videos coming! You cover a nice range of topics (minimalism, Japanese living...) I find them all interesting and is nicer when you switch from one the other.
Such a great video! I have a bad habit.. I spend money for shopping a lot. After doing shopping i feel guilt. In sha Allah from today i trying to stop doing unnecessary shopping...
I’ve been using the magnesium balls since you told us about them a year ago, I love them. I also have a Japanese Shiki buton. I love that I can fold it back out of the way every morning to air out and clean the floor. It’s so nice to take it out in the sun so the UV lights kill all the dust mites. I have a futon dryer for the winter time. I use soap nuts/berries to make hand & dish liquid & shampoo but here in the US we also have something called an E cloth that i presume is like the biwako fukin cloth as no soaps are needed since the cloth picks up bacteria and you just wash it away. ありがとうございます🌱💚✌🏼
Very good video, wonderful tips, this does make me cry in $1000 USD a month for me in rent, internet, and electric. And I live in a somewhat rural area also, I can dream of good national health insurance, one day
❤❤❤. I like and save only your videos. When I was young I was a secretary to a big japanese company representation office in Bulgaria I remember their representatives were craving to buy and eat fresh fish😊😊😊😊😊
Hi! Have you ever heard of the "Condiment Face" term? It's like a way the japanese describe faces, but I don't know much about it. Can you talk about it or make a short about it please, it's interesting!
nice tips! I have had an Eco Egg for laundry for many years now, saves so much money on laundry detergent. I don't use fabric softener because they make my skin itch and now I can't stand the smell!
I've also seen Indian men wash themselves with thin 'towels', wipe themselves off, squeeze it out then wear it like a sarong, similar to the thin 'towel' in this vid. I see lots of similarities between many Asian countries when I travel.
Our rental Apartment in Tokyo is so cold in the winter. Temperature is colder than outside. We use hot water bottles as well, and actually can’t sleep with the aircon on.
Dear Matcha, Thank you for your channel, it has very good tips. Currently my biggest stress is rent costs. It is very costly where I am from. It is $3,000 for a small one bedroom apartment. But I will consider your other tips. Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦
So insane to have that $168/mo rent with utilities and internet included. Just utilities at my house were $300-$400 per month over winter, with $65 per month for internet. Real estate taxes and insurance for my house is about $550 per month. So already about $900 before even paying off anything of the house loan. Then all other expenses. Crazy! Really makes me interested in reducing.
It is January now. People call it “no buy month” cos we spent a lot during Xmas season. Therefore, people has no buy challenge on January and see if they can hold and not spending money. That would be fun if you take this challenge, especially in japan. A place full of materials and trendy design.
Спасибо большое, господин самурай! Очень нравится Ваш канал, Вы очень чётко говорите на английском, я повторяю перевод и аудирование. Очень нравится формат рассказы о привычках - некоторые хочется сразу взять на вооружение, некоторые вряд ли подойдут для семейных людей. Но очень интересно! Спасибо за работу! ❤❤❤
My best saving money tips is to do a budget before each month begins. I lived in Japan during 2007 and because of the economy I had to live on a tight budget. I find it a lot easier to manage my money when I already decided where the money should go in the beginning of the month. When I moved home to Sweden I kept this habit when I started studying. This helped me save up a lot of money. And I still budget to this day.
When I started working, I was able to live on what I earned. So when I got annual raises, I invested the additional money and continued to live on the entry level income. I did this for years, not changing my lifestyle. My friends got better cars, more clothes, a bigger house with their increased incomes. But I was able to retire comfortably much earlier than them.
Quality over quantity is also a long-term strategy. I'm guessing you existed while your friends lived their dreams.
I'd guarantee at least 90% of Americans watching this vid don't have a passport and have never set foot outside the US, tied to their mortgages like a ball and chain. By the time you finish paying it off or sell it, you're too old to enjoy travel or other perks that money could give you.
I've rented all my life and the freedom that comes with it allowed world travel from Paris to Egypt to Bombay to Japan, etc. different experiences living in different areas of the same country, working in another exciting country with the option to move to another. The freedom and options are endless.
That's the difference between just existing and actually living.
@@feralkat9370 absolutely agree that’s what I tried convincing my mom . But she is old and her stage of life is different now . Happy that you were able to travel around and it’s so much more fun and bring a lot of meaning to life to see and explore .
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Hope you can live out your dreams even though it may be too late for your mum.
When I invited my dad to visit me, he quite enjoyed the different culture, food etc. but couldn't wait to get back to his fave armchair in front of the TV, having friends drop in for a spot of tea and gossip, shop in his fave farmer's market and whip up a meal in his own kitchen, etc. You're right about the older gen being set in their ways. Each to his own.
@@feralkat9370 I am not sure that you "actually lived", I don't like traveling and what you lived would be a sad time for me. Very often, the "live your dreams", is the dreams selling at social networks. I cannot possible see that your life was better lived. Talk about your pains and insecurities, the people you helped, the profound discoveries and feellings you had, then, only then, we can start to know if you actually lived.
@@georgeml-o_o Absolutely. One way isn't necessarily better than the other. I enjoy the freedom of being debt free mixed in with a bit of traveling. I thought I wanted to do a lot more traveling until I started to do it and realized that go go, going and move, move, moving all the time was not for me. It's not one size fits all!
Saving time is also important. My top 3 time saving:
1) I like to have large groceries delivered. For about 2 dollar they bring it to my house. I buy things in bulk. 12 cans this, 12 that.. Instead of walking to the supermarket buy a 15 dollar basket, i buy 150 dollar at once. Saves me 10 times 25 minutes (walk, going through the store waiting in line.. jacket on, jacket off, take the bag.. ) = 3.3 hours for 2 dollar. Ordering is about 15 minutes as is automatically has a list "bought earlier".. Sometimes i also buy fresh food, but now its once a week instead of 3 times a week.
2) An electric scooter. i do about 5000 km (3200 miles) a year in 150 hours.. driving. On a bicycle it would take 300 hours. So i save 150 hours for about 1000 euros/(=dollar) a year. in the long run it takes maybe 500 a year but now its new.. Takes me everywhere and fast.. Uses not much energy also..low maintainance.. A car is too expensive for 3200 miles a year. Cycling for 3-5 euro's per hour is not really economical. But cars are real financial suckers..
3) Use a smartphone/ electronics locker. Get rid of that stupid smartphone. buy a dumbphone.. Way better.. Saves two hours a day.
I also put the computer mouse in it in the weekend. So i basically only use a pc, check the smartphone (whatsapp) once a week for 5 minutes. And they can call me on the dumbphone. Sometimes a also take digital holidays. All electronics OFF for two weeks. Mental peace...
An old-timer once told me "Look around you everything out there is designed to take your money." The money driven side society will feed you instant gratification. Your income is the biggest wealth-building tool, so don't let just anyone have
Another tip: I make a meal plan each week and shop according to the plan. This way, there is less wastage.
I live in Japan. Where can I find Magnesium balls to wash my clothes?
One thing I do to save money is to wear an apron when I am cooking. Cooking can stain and soil clothes, so I always wear an apron. It is one more thing to own but I think it saves time and money. When I lived overseas a jeans company was nearby. The company gave away scrapes. I have some of these denim pieces still and use them to make aprons as gifts. Sewing brings me joy. I enjoy you on You Tube tremendously. Thank you...
The Ramsey Network in U.S. did a study of 20,000 millionaires in the country. Largest of it's kind. They found that the Top Categories of millionaires are as follows: 1) Accountants & financial sector 2) Engineers 3) TEACHERS! The teachers beat out lawyers and doctors because of their budget planning, and saving behavior... That is shocking.
Engineer is first
Great I am a teacher ❤❤😂😂
Biggest Factor in wealth is being from a wealthy Family
Teachers are offered a lot of investing and retirement planning classes and information by their unions & pension.
@@sorenjunkers3834If one doesn’t know how to manage and improve finances, then the wealth received from wealthy parents will run out fast!
I also experienced that when buying clothes in a particular color scheme and style and sticking to it, then automatically after a while most combinations of my clothes looked good! So I don't need to buy clothes very often, just mix it and it always feels fresh 🙂 especially if it's good quality clothes it will last long. Quality over quantity 😄
Epic stuff
Dear, you could just wear same stuff for decades. You DO NOT need to buy new clothes ever again. Just wash it and wear again! You don't NEED new clothes, this is just a trap.
I really like that using magnesium for washing clothes. It is absolutely new to me. I agree with you that to save money we need to control our consumerism habit, at times we do impulsive shopping that we can avoid. Thank you.
Peace of mind is so important. I keep my expenses to a minimum, live in a 1000 sq ft house that I bought outright, and have zero debt. I love the minimalist lifestyle. I use as few single-use plastics as possible, eat vegan, and am always finding small ways to save money, like bar shampoo (I found a ginger shampoo bar that smells heavenly). I love this channel. Hello from NY!
What is the brand of ginger shamppo soap bar?
Where did you buy the ginger shampoo from ?
What shampoo is it
You should start your own web. I would subscribe
Indeed
To save money, I bring packed lunch to the office every day, and avoid in between meals or snacks sold in the office. Thank you for your money saving tips!
All very good advice. It doesnt just apply to single people, you can teach children to be minimal too and to appreciate a few favourite toys rather than filling their lives with stuff, we need to train the next generation not to waste resources or be taken in by marketing. I really enjoy your videos, you are an inspiration
Thats SO true!!
I agree!
Great tips. I stopped going to the gym as well and instead hike, cycle or run. Also not eating out. I love cooking so it works for me.
This is a nice video ,thank you for sharing your tips 🙂I am from France and I have started minimalism with small tips ,
- I have closed all my subscriptions Amazon , disney, some apps and now I have only 2 with a share subscription ( I'm using spliit app )
-I have lower my frequency in groceries stores , now it is every 2 weeks. When I need groceries , I prefer lidl ( smaller than usual supermarket with a few references) or "drive" groceries ( you order online so you can see your groceries with just the need) , now I tend to see local farmers for eggs or potatoes, it 's cheaper.
- I have reduce my consumable products: good olive oil soaps, you can use them for your skin and dishes, for skin i want to try natural vegetable oil . ( for shampoo I bought a big quantity at once , so I have around 5liters of shampoo for months). It 's cheaper than usual organic ones. You can also use solid shampoo now you have them in supermarket. For laundry product I am using a big bucket of 5liters I make it myself with natural product like Marseille Soap. Home detergent can be made with white vinegar or citric acid for a cheap price.
- I have changed my phone subsciption , internet to pay only for the need. I have gained 30 eur / month.
- I cut all the devices during night and I have not put the heater a lot this winter except when we had cold and humid weather for the laundry , I received a refund for electricity.
-Now I am taking care of my insurance ( car & house ) and I am trying to reduce my quantity of new books which is my big expense 😅 we have good libraries for free around my house , and I try to buy it second hand.
- For clothes , I hope to try Vinted second hand clothes too in 2023 but I am not buying a lot of new clothes , old one will go to associations for people who really need it.
-my only big expenses now are rent and gym , but as you I am thinking of a way to reduce the expense by buying the apartment to reduce the price and stop my gym subscription in Spetember as I have all the materials at home
- With the money save , a part of it is going directly to human and animal protection associations to help others.
I hope all this tips ( yours and the one in comments can help other people too 🤞)
Consider investing in a Kindle. I too am a book fanatic, but my apartment was too small for too many books, so I had to downsize. Of course you have to be disciplined with the "one click buy" (I'm not always), but I now (try to) limit myself to how much I allow myself to spend on books every month
It's wonderful that you are using libraries.... they are the best! Thank you for sharing from another book worm 😊
Love this channel! I wash about 40 loads of laundry a week ( I care for a disabled family member), and laundry soap prices are ridiculously high. I've switched to making my own, 5 gallons at a time. Huge money saver for me. Line dry when I can (I live in a desert, so that is about 8 months out of the year). I also dehydrate or freeze veggies if I have extra. Lots of little things I do to cut back on ever-growing expenses. Some years I come out ahead, some years I barely break even. This year is looking like it will be a break-even year.
There's zero disability type to cause one person to do 40 loads a week. This is insanity. What a load of 💩 There's just no such thing! What disability is it? I'm disabled and know a ton of disabled people too. This is just an excuse. There's no disability that costs more than just 10-15% increase. You're clearly cutting corners and choosing easiest, lazyest and most disgusting behaviour. Stop. NOW. Shame on you!
Aki, thank you for sharing your expenses and tips how to save money!
Here are some ways I save money:
1. I currently live in Bulgaria (the land of yoghurt! lol), and here the electric energy between 22:00 and 7:00 (night) is cheaper, so I turn on the water heater during that time.
2. I cook at home and use an induction stove and pressure cooker most of the time which saves time and money. I eat low carb diet so no food cravings.
3. I don't use heater in winter (last night was -8C outside) nor AC in summer (quite hot summers here). I am fan of Wim Hof and use his methods.
4. I bike or walk everywhere in the city
5. I have bought high quality clothes and most of them are made out of merino wool, so I wash them less frequently because of their no stink properties.
6. I buy digital books for my Kindle (from Amazon) which are cheaper than the paper format
7. I cut my own hair. Not to only save money but have a better haircut, the one I like. I saw this tip from a Mr Money Mustache's video.
Keep on the good work of quality videos like this one!
It’s a nice country Bulgaria
Bulgarska rabota, ama ziganska...
Are you kidding? Your monthly expenses are far less than mine and I thought I was frugal. Wow, thanks for sharing because I learn so much from you.
Thank you letting us look into your bank account. I had no idea, rooms in the country side were so affordable in Japan. Congrats to your wise decisions!
A tip that I use to save money is to make the save money very hard to access. So as soon as my salary gets in my account, I transfer 1/3 of it to another bank account (or more) which has a safekeeping safe. I don't have a card for that bank and it takes a while for money to be moved from the safe back into the account and back to the other bank, so I only spend that money diligently. Hope this helps!
No need to trick yourself. Just DO the right thing.
Yes, this shopaholic auto-transferred 10% of my salary to an account in another bank that I did not have a card for and was a scheme of sorts that required a fixed amount to be deposited every month. If I tried to withdraw I'd break the scheme and lose all interest. The hassle kept it safe.
These are great tips for anyone living in or exposed to a consumer society regardless of the country! Great job! The thing I would add comes from another minimalist video I saw some years back. I always ask myself, "Do I NEED this or do I just WANT this?" for any item I consider buying beyond life staples.
Oh my, youso wrong. Most people will still want to buy what they don't DESERVE. Meaning, they didn't EARN it. You can't overestimate the desire of stuрid people to buy something they don't deserve, so they'll keep on with this mentality of getting something without paying for it, but borrowing $ instead. Yeah, you can't change rеtаrded ape's thinking patterns. You can only learn and avoid getting trapped like them, being broke and paying outrageous interest rates, because they boight what they don't deserve. I'm laughing at these idiоts, personally 😂 They get exactly what they earned, harassment by collectors, lowest credit score, huuuuuge interest rates for the risk that they are, and even prison sentences. Yeah, I'd rather pay with cash for EVERYTHING.
I love these saving money tips. As a college student I won't struggle with finances anymore!
For skincare, natural option is the best according to me. No chemicals, no harms. For facewash, you can try gram flour powder. This single product removes so much dirt from face and there’s no need of any fancy facewashes tbh. Other ingredients can be added like orange peel powder ( simple dry the orange peels and blend to make powder).
This can be used as a body wash as well and for body scrub- coffee, olive oil, sugar works the best.
Looking for a good option for shampoo as well
To save energy in our home, we take advantage of low peak hours for electricity and water 10am-1pm and 5 to 8pm so we try to do most vacuuming, laundry, etc during that time
Hello Aki's. How are you??It's a nice video.
i do it like that. I wash most of my laundry by hand, first thing in the evening when I think it's time. I wash my face first and then the two/three pieces of laundry. I use a piece of Aleppo soap for everything in the house. My clothes aren't dirty, they're only worn, so I don't add any soap. If I do use the washing machine, I have a laundry ball with ceramic balls in it. I've had it for about 5 years now, works great. I also air my laundry in the fresh air overnight, so less washing has to be done. I have 35 pieces of clothing, most of which I knit myself from pure organic wool. I have a total of 150 items in my possession. I clean with water and soda (should it ever be necessary) We share the internet here in the house, which saves a lot of money. as for the food. I only eat unprocessed, unpackaged, seasonal and regional foods. the emphasis is on food no food. that means food is a product with life or still life in it. e.g. a pod bean, there is life in it. If you put them in water, they will germinate and a new plant will grow. A piece of bread rotting away in the ground. I just cook dishes. I only use 3 appliances in the kitchen. I don't have a fridge because I don't eat what needs to go in the fridge. I don't have a TV or anything else, just my cell phone and a tablet for work. I don't have a car, I walk or take the bus/taxi. I live 90% plastic-free and therefore also garbage-free.
I doesn't have any apps for look movie or something like this.
My Appartement had 16 m2 and it is totally a naff for me. In the evening i just a candle instead of electrical lamps. I stand up with the sun and i go for sleep with the sun 😎
these are my ways to save money.
Several years ago, I started trying (whenever I was able) to keep and purchase only things that I really love. It was even better to learn, in one of your previous videos, about Konmari’s teachings about “present self vs. past self” and the “spark joy” method - this has allowed me to “let go” of many of my “past” sentimental items, and just keep the respect and feelings that I had for them.💛
I used to spend my income mostly for books, coffee and go to cinema. But for the last 3 years I able to cut it. Bring my own bag when shopping outside also help me control impulsive expense. The 3-in-1 soap (for hand, body and hair) also help me to save money
i would add: wait to get something you need when it's on sale. if you buy online, sometimes you can get free shipping. that's what i do with my hair products. i only buy from one brand and i wait until the products i use are on sale! i hardly ever pay full price on anything! another tip: it's better to spend more money on one good quality item that will last longer than a cheaper item that you have to replace every couple months.
Thank you. I'm very lucky to have a relative who is a shopping hobby and she gave me most of the clothes I need and fit me well. Another tip is you can change into an induction hob. It saved me from gas fee and fire risk. For washing detergent, I make lemon-salt detergent myself to wash dishes.
I always get such usable ideas from you.
All great advice! I know I’m still young but I plan on moving out of my parent’s house, and moving to Japan hopefully when I know I’m financially stable. This also helps with the career path I’m going for could possibly leave me short on money at times, so learning how to handle money and expenses well now will help me in the long run.
I gave up tv altogether, not for money saving but just because I don't like it. I do spend a lot of time on the internet, though. But it saves me cable fees and subscription services to not even have a tv. I quit eating out which was one way I saved a lot of money.
I learned the stairstep method of saving money. For each level of spending you do in different areas like food, entertainment, utilities, etc. you try to go one stairstep cheaper. For instance if you eat out at nice restaurants now, switch to cheaper restaurants, or if you eat at cheap restaurants now start eating at home, and so on. More work but also has other advantages like control over what you eat. The stairsteps for entertainment might be going out to clubs or theaters vs. watching stuff at home, having parties vs. quiet dinners with friends. You can supply your own ideas for stairsteps. It's a system that really works. And you get to choose what levels are worth it to you based on your income.
I decided to get a roommate after my rent went up 50%. It just didn’t make sense any longer. I now pay half of the living expenses I had before and I take that money and save it. I’m single with no children and I don’t care about not having my own place to stay. What’s important to me is having a healthy savings, debt free and investing.
But doesn't the room mate drive you crazy?
How can you now pay 'half' if your rent went up 50%? You're just saving 25% or a quarter. 100+50=150/2=75%.
Not worth the hassle of a roomie. Better to just move to a cheaper flat.
@@feralkat9370definitely. I would take a tiny studio apartment on my own over a big apartment with a roommate any day.
Yes for sharehouse ! When I first moved to Tokyo, I lived in a sharehouse for a year. My housemates were my lifesaver ! And for the gym, I use the free, ward gym.
Try a solid shampoo instead of a regular one. It works like a soap and has a good consumption. And eco-friendly too (no plastic bottles).
You can wash your oily dishes with mustard powder if you have one in your grocery stores. It is pretty cheap here where I live (about 0.5$ for a pack) and washes just perfectly.
Donate, barter, or sell things you don't need anymore.
Well... it's not for fine brittle wavy hair for millions of people. I'm stuck with liquid shampoo, conditioner and body wash, unless I want to shave my head bald as a woman, so, not a good tip.
Being stay-at-home parent with a one income family teaches you to save money. You enjoy your child and learn to have fun for free!!
I don’t know if y’all have thrift stores but they are a good way to get quality clothing and ridiculously low prices. It does require time though but for me I actually enjoy the hunt so it feels more like fun than a waste of time. And the feeling of finding something of great value for very little money is exhilarating!
I don't thrift, since new clothes cost waaaay less than thrifted ones! Who'd go for that overpriced garbage? 😂 No disgusting germs from strangers and fresh brand nclothes for me. Way cheaper than second hand stinky сrаp. Nope.
PS I'm in Canada
@@mikesamovarov4054
Wow, that guy was just sharing his experience. No need to crap all over it. Clearly your own life must be at a very low point for you to go online to find an excuse to feel 'superior', prob buying NEW but Made in China crap from dollar stores, CHEAP cause its made by incarcerated Uighur slaves.
Great video. I would like more info on using magnesium for washing. Very interesting and something I will look into!
Additionally I save money by practicing foraging and hunting sometimes for final price reductions in the evening at a nearby supermarket. It works! Will try your way of washing, really like it!
Excellent advice, I am gonna try out the laundry detergent method
Is it weird if I say I absolutely adore this channel? 🥰
Not at all. I like his style and way of life. I wish apartments in Australia were engineered by the Japanese. Everything is so elegant and purposeful. Our apartments are so generic and incredibly wasteful in terms of space and functionality.
No because is quickly becoming my absolute favorite too!
same
Me too 😊
I love it too!
Thanks for good videos and interesting content. I am not minimalist, but I try to minimize different ways in my life. I'm from Kiev, Ukraine 🇺🇦 - war in my country forced to recosider a lot of things: what is really important and what is secondary for me.
Found out about your channel a week ago by accident - there was a video in the recommended list.
l liked your style of presentation at once and wanted to watch your other videos as well.
I'm wishing you to increase the number of your subscribers to a round figure 200K in the nearest future.
Slava Ukraini🇫🇮🇺🇦
Glory to Ukraine!
@Algo, stay safe 💙💛
@@paulajantti94 Geroyam Slava!
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@@mariap4937 Glory to the Heroes! 🇺🇦
Thank you so much for Sharing, now we know how to save and what we expect when we travel to Japan ❤️aregato ❤
168 dollars a month for rent and utilities !! I'm moving to Japan lol. Great video
If you live with roommates in the countryside it is probably cheap in your country as well
Your video was so good ! All these tips work very fine for me. And yes you can save soo much money and at the end of the year you'll be thrilled about everything you were able to put aside !
Stay minimalist and become an example for every honest person. Thanks for making such as video.
I really enjoy your videos...so calming while informative. Could you make some on the more unique aspects of your culture/living area? Thanks
Matcha! Great Videos! Much love from Florida USA!
First comment!
I'm from Florida too!
Love this channel and this video. One thing I did to save money and also to save on food wastage was buy a vacuum sealer that vacuum seals the foods I put in bags. Has made a huge difference.
I love learning from you! Such a great lifestyle!
I'm finally starting a new minimalist journey after getting courage to do it, and these tips are really helpful. I've never heard about the magnesium for washing clothes but managed to find some even in my country, so I might try it after I'm done with my current bottle of detergent.
Muchas gracias usted me haver las cosas yo por si sola no las veo se lo agradezco cuídese usted mucho
I personally prefer to pay a little bit more on rent but live in a quite place with decent people
That is important to me too! 🙏
Your money notes look very crisp and nice not folded up and scratched 😊
As always I enjoy your videos, always informative and thought provoking.
I love your videos and find them very relaxing too !
Aki, thanks a lot for your tips!
Salam from Qazaqstan!
Moving to lower rent area sometimes means moving away from high paying job area or you have to sacrifice time n money to commute to those high paying job location.
Also safety might be a thing in those areas...
True. You have to choose what's best for you. Some people don't mind the commute but some cannot stand it. It makes sense that higher demand areas are also more expensive but the price difference between poorer and richer areas all over the world can get really ridiculous.
Yes just add water to things like hand soap. And add water to orange juice.
I got rid of my Girlfriend, not only did i save money but i was also mentally healthier
Lol😅😅😅😂
As Michael Douglas said in wall street : "And if you want a friend, get a dog". LOL
😂❤😂
Jеriing off a lot these days? 😂
@@mikesamovarov4054
They barely satisfy that area these days anyway
Greetings from Ecuador! You are making good videos, keep doing so well. ✨🇪🇨
Hello, l came across your videos yesterday. I am in Canada the cost of living is very high especially, housing since the pandemic, l saved some money by cooking good nutritious foods. If l need something instead of throwing hundred of dollars buying a new one now, when l need a product l buy it at the thrift store.
Interesting perspective on minimalist living and the benefits it can bring to saving money. Definitely worth considering for those looking for new ways to budget and live frugally.
It's so funny for me to see you showing German euros. I was really surprised to see these banknotes in a Japanese video. I'm also always surprised that German euros look like they just came out of the printing press. That's probably the case. Would explain the recession. I implemented most of the savings tips years ago. But the thing with the magnesium pearls for washing is new to me. I will try it out. Thanks for that!
Could you make a video explaining us detailing how to wash the clothes with those magnesium balls? I've seen they're expensive, at least for the Mexican economy, I want to know if it worth it depending on how long they last.
I have made very similar changes and successfully… and that have been pretty sustainable. My long time vegan and raw vegan diet allows a balanvmce of high nutrition for each dollar spent. Health is wealth. Thank you. for staying happy and creative.
Hi! You can wash your hair with aloe vera shampoo (search online how to make it). You can also buy the aloe vera plant to have some vases. And apply essencial oils to your hair. It will be clean abd smell fantastic with natural products only. You can also make natural deodorant with sodium bicarbonate + coconut oil. 😊 Eating raw food mostly and steaming only broccoli, corn and leaves makes eating very practical and healthy. 😊
Thank you. I'm watching from the Philippines. I like Japanese culture.
My dream is to move to the Philippines one day. My good friend is from Oriental Mindinao and owns property. She’s currently working as a caregiver, near me in California.
One thing I do is instead of buying any books, physical or ebooks or audiobooks, I use the Libby app with my local library (actually, I use the library associated with my parent's address because it's much larger than my local one). They have sooo many books and audiobooks and I can even send them to my kindle (which I bought used for only 30$!). I like this a lot because the kindle doesn't take up much space and I'm not paying for books (they're free because we pay taxes that pay for the library). Also because I hate the idea of paying for a book it it isn't even a physical object. My husband uses the app to borrow audiobooks that he listens to when he goes to our college's gym. Another thing I do to help not make impulse purchases is having a monthly discretionary budget and using things like amazon lists that I have a rule of waiting at least a couple weeks before I decide to buy something. I still do this even with items in the store; I take a picture to save for later and most of the times I forget about it and I know it must not have been that important
Always nice to see one of your videos coming! You cover a nice range of topics (minimalism, Japanese living...) I find them all interesting and is nicer when you switch from one the other.
Thank you😄
Your rent amount is so idealistic. I wish for that rent amount. I like your way of buying clothes. It saves lot of time and headache.
Thank you for sharing. I enjoy yr trip to Switzerland n France.
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos.
Such a great video! I have a bad habit.. I spend money for shopping a lot. After doing shopping i feel guilt. In sha Allah from today i trying to stop doing unnecessary shopping...
参考になりました！シャンプー、食器洗剤、洗濯洗剤はなかなかハードルが高いですが、子どもが家を出て自分だけになったらやってみようかなと思いました。
MinimalistというだけでなくEco Friendlyというのがいいですね！
ありがとうございます！エコフレンドリーに生きたいですね！
I’ve been using the magnesium balls since you told us about them a year ago, I love them. I also have a Japanese Shiki buton. I love that I can fold it back out of the way every morning to air out and clean the floor. It’s so nice to take it out in the sun so the UV lights kill all the dust mites. I have a futon dryer for the winter time.
I use soap nuts/berries to make hand & dish liquid & shampoo but here in the US we also have something called an E cloth that i presume is like the biwako fukin cloth as no soaps are needed since the cloth picks up bacteria and you just wash it away.
ありがとうございます🌱💚✌🏼
Ваши видео очень вдохновляют ! Спасибо вам за хороший и качественный контент 😊
Great video look forward to watching your next video in minimalist and money saving
A pleasure like always. Thank you 🙇🏽♂️
In order to save money I do most of these things already 🤗 and I'm absolutly fine with it.
Very good video, wonderful tips, this does make me cry in $1000 USD a month for me in rent, internet, and electric. And I live in a somewhat rural area
also, I can dream of good national health insurance, one day
❤❤❤. I like and save only your videos.
When I was young I was a secretary to a big japanese company representation office in Bulgaria I remember their representatives were craving to buy and eat fresh fish😊😊😊😊😊
Hi! Have you ever heard of the "Condiment Face" term?
It's like a way the japanese describe faces, but I don't know much about it. Can you talk about it or make a short about it please, it's interesting!
nice tips! I have had an Eco Egg for laundry for many years now, saves so much money on laundry detergent. I don't use fabric softener because they make my skin itch and now I can't stand the smell!
Wow, I am from India, I see my grandmother using that kind of cotton cloth for washing utensils 👍🏻
I've also seen Indian men wash themselves with thin 'towels', wipe themselves off, squeeze it out then wear it like a sarong, similar to the thin 'towel' in this vid.
I see lots of similarities between many Asian countries when I travel.
Thanks great tips...🙂I am also on minimalist..too.
Thank you for sharing this video, Aki-san. Inspiring.
The magnesium tip is really interesting. Thank you
Amazing tips and quite relatable
Our rental Apartment in Tokyo is so cold in the winter. Temperature is colder than outside. We use hot water bottles as well, and actually can’t sleep with the aircon on.
Dear Matcha, Thank you for your channel, it has very good tips. Currently my biggest stress is rent costs. It is very costly where I am from. It is $3,000 for a small one bedroom apartment. But I will consider your other tips. Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦
Yeah, it's nice watching how you deal with various issues about living. Greetings from Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸
So insane to have that $168/mo rent with utilities and internet included. Just utilities at my house were $300-$400 per month over winter, with $65 per month for internet. Real estate taxes and insurance for my house is about $550 per month. So already about $900 before even paying off anything of the house loan. Then all other expenses. Crazy! Really makes me interested in reducing.
You’re my hero 🇦🇺🌴
It is January now. People call it “no buy month” cos we spent a lot during Xmas season. Therefore, people has no buy challenge on January and see if they can hold and not spending money. That would be fun if you take this challenge, especially in japan. A place full of materials and trendy design.
It all comes down to 'use what you have and have what you use.' Another great video!
Biloxi Blues and Christopher Walken : "You take what you want but you eat what you take". LOL
Thanks for the tips Aki-san. One thing I do is always take a shopping list when food shopping and stick to it.
Спасибо большое, господин самурай! Очень нравится Ваш канал, Вы очень чётко говорите на английском, я повторяю перевод и аудирование. Очень нравится формат рассказы о привычках - некоторые хочется сразу взять на вооружение, некоторые вряд ли подойдут для семейных людей. Но очень интересно! Спасибо за работу! ❤❤❤
One of the best benefits of minimalism!
Yes!
My best saving money tips is to do a budget before each month begins. I lived in Japan during 2007 and because of the economy I had to live on a tight budget. I find it a lot easier to manage my money when I already decided where the money should go in the beginning of the month. When I moved home to Sweden I kept this habit when I started studying. This helped me save up a lot of money. And I still budget to this day.
I agree that housing costs every where is the biggest expense.
Hello. What do you do with saved money? Are you investing them or something?
hi from Philippines, very interesting content i like it so much!