Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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With the Trump tariffs, the high cost of living, and so many people in debt, it’s hard to make ends meet these days.
Yet the average person wastes thousands of dollars a year on things that add no real value—money that could’ve been used to save, invest or pay off debt.
That’s why today I want to share 7 simple money-saving hacks that ACTUALLY work.
I’ve been doing these things for so long now that they’ve become more like habits—helping me spend less and save more. And I hope that one or two might help you in these uncertain economic times as well.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:38 1. The 1% Rule
02:42 2. Always shop with a list
04:33 3. Live below your means
06:21 4. Unsubscribe from shopping emails
08:35 5. Line dry your clothing
09:46 6. Don’t take the car everywhere
11:21 7. The 10-Second Rule
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
Why You Should Be EXTREMELY Frugal: youtu.be/_f-x9RhkqKA
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
• 📝 Get access to 100 Frugal Habits: petercook.myflodesk.com/100frugalhabits
• ☕️ Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/petercook
With the Trump tariffs, the high cost of living, and so many people in debt, it’s hard to make ends meet these days.
Yet the average person wastes thousands of dollars a year on things that add no real value—money that could’ve been used to save, invest or pay off debt.
That’s why today I want to share 7 simple money-saving hacks that ACTUALLY work.
I’ve been doing these things for so long now that they’ve become more like habits—helping me spend less and save more. And I hope that one or two might help you in these uncertain economic times as well.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:38 1. The 1% Rule
02:42 2. Always shop with a list
04:33 3. Live below your means
06:21 4. Unsubscribe from shopping emails
08:35 5. Line dry your clothing
09:46 6. Don’t take the car everywhere
11:21 7. The 10-Second Rule
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
Why You Should Be EXTREMELY Frugal: youtu.be/_f-x9RhkqKA
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
