" A snatch of future proof at the beginning means the few extra dollar might transform into years of use . "
Recently on Reddit,u/jellostapler1wrote, “One thing my parents always told me was that online groceries were expensive. The store I go to calls it click and collect. It’s $1 and I find that I save so much money! Are the actual groceries any cheaper? No. I find that I save money because I only buy what I need. I don’t stroll down every aisle buying new snacks or wander into the home decor, clothes, or makeup sections.”
" I also find I can easy compare prices and price per gram or ml rather of going all around the computer storage liken . It ’s also so much easier to shop handbill deal , and I do n’t ' athirst shop ' because I use the grocery app as essentially a run leaning , I just put stuff into my basketball hoop as it stop throughout the week . For extension , an modal shopping head trip when I go to the fund ends up being $ 120 , and online shopping is around $ 90 . Not to mention the time I save ! "
1.“Going to the dentist twice a year for cleanings.”
2.“Buying good quality coats and boots because they last a lot longer.”
— Live_Badger7941
" Very much this . I spend $ 280 on my boots for work , not REALLY gamey - end , but better than Walmart rush . I ’ve had them for about 4 years now .
My coworker spend $ 45 almost every calendar month on newfangled boots .
I did him a solid and buy him the better pair and told him to pay me back monthly what he would spend on boots . This is after I show him the math , and he nearly had a core attack . "
— Komotz
3.“Buying second-hand luxury items. They’re still new to me and a fraction of the cost. They’re good quality and last!”
— No_College2419
4.“Quality bed and bedding. Invest in good sleep. Quality foods and beverages. Exercise membership or fitness equipment. I personally believe you should spend more on things that keep you healthy, because it, in the long run, saves wear and tear on your body. You might not see the immediate effects, but your health is the most valuable thing you have.”
5.“My mother seems to think using a dishwasher is expensive. It uses a fraction of the soap, water, and time. I still can’t figure out her logic, but that’s another story.”
— salt_life _
" It takes a spate of water and detergent to cover the upfront cost of a dishwashing machine if you do n’t already own one . If you already own a authentic dishwasher , however , it ’s crummy to use it . "
— Calm - Vacation-5195
6.“Backpacks. Bought my kids character bags at Target for kindergarten/first grade. They fell apart mid-year. Bought them Jansport ones, they cost about 3-4 times what the cheap ones were, however, they used them in elementary, middle school, and high school. My oldest brought hers to college. In the long run, they were more cost-effective than the cheap ones that needed to be replaced.”
— According - Paint6981
" I still have the Jansport haversack my parents bought me in 1984 when I bulge out 7th grade . Does n’t look too moth-eaten , either , despite being used day by day until I was in my early 30s . "
— positivepinetree
7.“My mother was under the impression that canned spaghetti and ground beef were the most frugal foods to eat because her mother had made them when she was a teen mom and they were dirt poor. She also insisted it would be too expensive for us to eat more vegetables. In reality, I think it was probably based on the fact that neither my mom nor my grandmother knew how to cook much, and my mom hated vegetables. I make tons of food from vegetables now, and they are the cheapest things I buy. And healthy.”
8.“Good athletic shoes. $150 running shoes are cheap. $150,000 knee replacement surgery is expensive.”
— Redcarborundum
" Even if you have insurance policy and/or live in a reasonable area with a sane health care organization , a genu replacement suction . Surgery suck . "
— elthalon
9.“Therapy. I save a lot of money on not buying alcohol and impulse purchases!”
— Own - Firefighter-2728
" This made me smile . Happy for you and proud of you . "
— buggypop4
10.“I would nominate AAA. One tow and you’ve paid for it. Plus, the peace of mind is worth a lot in itself.”
11.“For me, it was my espresso machine. It definitely WAS an investment, but I went with an entry-level option and a nice grinder. It has absolutely saved me money now that I’m not picking up coffee several times per week. I did the math and, even accounting for the cost of buying milk and beans, the machine and grinder paid for themselves within about 100 days.”
— simple_shrimple
12.“I never used to buy premade meals from Costco or anywhere because I thought they wouldn’t be as good as homemade, and I thought it was more expensive. Turns out, they’re great, make no dirty dishes, my family likes them, and cost less than what was happening. My inner Martha Stewart would buy everything to make a home-cooked meal, but I would always be too exhausted. So the produce rots, and we order takeout. THAT is what’s expensive, not the pre-made tikka masala.”
— MyBookOfStories
" That ’s also why I keep an emergency frigid pizza . It is n’t what I desire to be feeding my family every night or anything , but life happens and sometimes it ’s that or take-away . "
— Prestigious - Goose843
13.“Having hobbies! I think especially Western women have been conditioned to consume products as a pastime. Think ‘shopping is my life’ and ‘retail therapy.’ Since I got hobbies, I spend way less time scrolling through stores online or planning shopping trips.”
14.“A chest freezer! I just got one last week. It was $200 and only costs $30 a year to run. I have an air fryer too, so I can make my favorite foods pretty quickly from frozen. If filling it with meal prep soups and stews and craving foods like French fries and burger patties saves us from eating out once a month, it will pay for itself in no time.”
— Cats_books_soups
" This , with a nutrient recoverer , was a biz auto-changer . "
— EducatedBellend
15.“Buying bulk cuts of meat when on sale and then portioning them out and freezing them.”
— jacksraging_bileduct
" add onto that , buying bone - in track of pith ( such as os - in striploin or os - in skinless chicken breasts ) and cutting out the bone , if you want boneless undercut of meat .
You get a way salutary deal for a very small price of labor . "
— HeadmasterPrimeMnstr
16.“A weird one, but good credit cards. A lot of people assume that if you use a credit card, you’re guaranteed to pay interest, but if you pay the entire balance off when it’s due, then you don’t pay any interest. This will also give you points towards cash back or travel, which is essentially free money. It also allows you to build credit and get better interest rates which matters a fuck ton when you’re getting a car loan or house payment.”
17.“An Uber when you’re drunk and shouldn’t drive. Way less money than a DUI.”
— PawnShopMotorcycle
" As an added bonus , you ’re also a great deal less potential to shoot down someone . "
— Background - Coyote950
18.“Renting. I get that as an American, I’m supposed to desperately want my own home. I found a studio with utilities included for $833 total a month. Something breaks, they fix it. No property tax. When I renewed my lease in December, the rent only increased by $15. I live in a high-cost-of-living area. I guess just keep looking if you want to find something good. Walk around an area you would like to live in because my apartment wasn’t advertised anywhere.”
— KoreaTeacher123
19.“This will be unpopular because it’s very ‘rich person’, but a once-a-week weight lifting personal trainer has changed my life. Although I can’t know what it’s saved me monetarily, I can’t believe some of the injuries my friends are getting as we age that I have somehow been able to avoid, and these injuries are coming, literally, from putting suitcases and overhead compartments or walking on uneven ground.”
20.“An electric vehicle. Seriously. I only wish I took the plunge years ago.”
— yoshhash
21.“Eco-friendly swaps! You pay much more upfront for reusable items, but then they last so much longer and save you money over time.”
— Heavy_Pea_7614
22.“A zoo pass. $120 for year-long access for me, my child, and one other person. By visit three, it paid for itself, and by the end of the year, we had easily gone over 30 times. Often, the zoo has a water spot, a playground, an aquarium, and obviously all the animals. So much cheaper than paying by visit and saves time and energy trying to find a way to keep my young kid entertained.”
23.“As a construction contractor: Tools. If I have a cheap tool, and it breaks on the job, I lose more money in work than that tool is worth.”
— Fliparto
24.“Buying everyday items in bulk, at stores like Costco. It costs more upfront, but the long-term savings are so noticeable. Not everyone has the privilege to buy in bulk, so it’s understandable why it’s polarizing. For example, a family member asked me to buy some formula for them, which I purchased at Costco for around $52 for a big container of it. It lasted them about 3 weeks.”
" Previously , they were spending $ 35 per workweek for a smaller container of the same trade name at Walmart .
If they were to buy formula in mass , in a yr , they would go from spend $ 1,800 down to $ 900 . "
— PeskySloth
25.“There’s a world of difference between a $50 and a $500 blender, and investing in one fantastic pot to use for life is better than going cheap and needing replacements. But there are exceptions. I recently bought a big collection of Corelle plates and bowls. I have so many good dishes, but there’s something about the old-school, light, and cheap ones that I just love. I really would not be displeased to have the entire set, though I won’t do that unless I commit to getting rid of all the good/pretty stuff I already have.”
26.“Buying technology that is a bit more than you need now. I used to be cheap with computers, phones, etc, and they would need replacing soon because after a bit, they were not fit for purpose. So I still don’t get the top model or brand. But I do buy a little more memory, more features, and they are for the purpose much longer.”
" I have a 5 - year - old phone I recently replaced the battery on , which works astonishingly well , and I do n’t see the motive to upgrade . I do the same thing with appliance and also find they last longer because over meter , my pauperism alter , and a bite of future proofing at the beginning means the few superfluous dollar mark might translate into year of use . "
— katiekat2022
27.“It’s cheaper to pay an expert to do repairs than pay for them to come out and fix what you screwed up. If you don’t know what you’re doing, pay someone who does. It’s certainly cheaper than a trip to the Emergency Room.”
— Direct - Bread
28.“Sewing machine, and I’m a guy, so it’s beneficial for everyone to have one and learn. Nowadays, even clothes from non-fast fashion places are of low quality when it comes to stitching. Being able to repair clothes vs having to buy new ones saves a lot.”
29.And finally, “Shopping in the off-season. ‘You don’t need that right now, so why are you buying it right now?’ Because this same winter coat was $300, and mine is toast. Next winter it will be $300 again, but right now it’s hot out so it’s $65.”
— EnaicSage
