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HOW I SAVED $100,000 (for a house deposit + wedding) 💰 realistic tips + tricks to save money

smileycitrus

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20 Comments

@clairecrozier4785 1 year ago

My favorite tip is to map out how much I could save if I was super diligent. Once I realize that I actually could save 1500 this month, and 15,000 throughout the next 7 months, it gives me so much more motivation. I recently saved up to move to Australia, and that’s how I did it! I also drew a huge thermometer shaped savings tracker, hung it up on my wall, and colored it in as I saved. Really keeps you going when you physically see your progress daily/weekly

@emilyncheah3875 11 months ago

Adding on, one thing i do when im craving some shopping/ online shopping is to put all the things i want in the cart/wish list! Idk if it works for others but just having them in the cart and thinking i could buy them helps give me time to actually decide whether it's a worthy purchase.

@HighCRI 6 months ago

FYI on the Shop Back: they’re not just splitting commissions with you. They’re harvesting your shopping data more than the retailers can and selling it back to them so they can sell you more stuff. If it’s free, you’re always the product.

@DiosaDeamore-lifeloveADHD 1 year ago

For years my hubby wanted to buy me a coffee machine, I always said No, afraid it wouod addict me to MORE coffees per day. But there I was, spending approx $40 per week on takeout coffees. Well, he bit the bullet and bought us a coffee machine... and we've never looked back! It is much more delicious and there is sth about enjoying a wonderful cuppa in the comfort of Home.... ☕️❤ and it paid itself off in 5mths.

@courtneyboyd6401 1 year ago

I would love to see the comparison between 2021 to now! I think it would be a bit of fun and motivate me to check out what’s changed with mine 😂

@dashofkash 1 year ago

at this point, im just gonna keep my savings in cash. i cant stop reaching into it for little things.

@courtneyandconstruction 1 year ago

We still do ‘coffee Friday’ but on our weekends - just can’t stand spending so much on coffee during the week and save it for a weekend treat!

@Addison737 2 months ago

A trick I’ve found helpful is if there’s a specific item like clothing that I don’t necessarily need but I really want to buy, I’ll add it to my “wish list” in my notes app, then revisit it a week later. I’ve done this with many items and often I find after I circle back to it I decide it’s not worth spending that money on. Really helps with impulse purchasing

@charlotteyoussouf 2 weeks ago

As a 17 year old about to become an adult in 6 months these video are so helpful to give me guidance and tips on how to become financially literate and find what works for me ❤

@GabrielleMcHargue 1 year ago

What really helped me curve my shopping habits, was making myself have a list, and if I saw something I wanted to stop, observe, hold it, be slow and think “do I want to buy it for the sake of buying it” if so that’s no healthy. Tell yourself no, be disciplined for your why goals.
Mel Robbins talked about it one time, that being aware helps really kill bad habits.

@lena________________ 1 year ago

Yayy new upload! Usually silent watcher (22y/o from Norway) but your videos bring me SO much comfort, you really deserve the support and I want to boost your algorithm <3 I started working full time this year and haven´t really had time to watch YouTube, but your vlogs honestly make me excited to go home and watch them just because they bring out peace in me. Just to calm the noise from the day and appreciate the slow, boring but lovely everyday life. Have a nice day <3

@sarahsimmonds6194 1 year ago

I am on a disability pension and I try my hardest to budget but can be difficult sometimes. My mum was an excellent saver and she taught me how to budget and save. One thing I do every time I go out I collect my coins and put into a money tin.

@vidyasingharoy 5 months ago

Hey!! So I'm an 18-year-old, and i started saving my money from daily expenses, as well as my monthly allowance. i opened a secret savings account where i started my emergency fund, also i opened an RD (recurring deposit) account where i pay a certain amount every single month without fail. (it's a small amount but i wanted to make a habit of spending less) so yes this year i started to be very mindful of where and what i'm spending money on and i started watching videos of creators like you who motivate me to save money rather than spend it all the time for a small pleasure.

@DiosaDeamore-lifeloveADHD 1 year ago

How i didnt know about Netflix with ads!? Thank you for that gem!

@ameliaaao 12 days ago

Great video, also I live in Victoria BC so it was fun to see that on your fleece lol

@wattleandwool 1 year ago

I love this video! I'm trying to save for so many things plus pay off debt, and sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. I really like how you've set this out and kept it realistic.

@nikajo002 3 months ago

I think of my goals constantly. I use to obsess over tracking daily, but it just made me nervous/ anxious about money. I focus on weekly habits and bill automation days. For my spending habit, I turned to sinking funds and building a month ahead for more security. Its helped a lot.

@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau 1 year ago

This is an interesting video as I am in the phase of buying a house, renovating, wedding and dept pay off. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@gracecox9892 1 year ago

We really value going out to eat, but limit it to once every so often, and use things like Grab One, and first table to make sure its in line with our budget. Sinking funds have also been a game changer in our wee family- no more strssing about when the car rego is due, or when the next birthday is because its all ready saved for.