Are you searching for the best ways to save money without really trying?  Someone saved money cutting her hair after a supposedly trained stylist “totally and royally ruined her hair.” She asked on a popular online forum, “What did you do that resulted in saving money even though it was not the initial goal? Many weighed in with their experiences, benefiting from eliminating a bad habit for more money in their pocket.
1. Quit Drinking Alcohol
2. Stopped Smoking
3. Buying Books: How Do I Quit
4. Buying Second-Hand Clothes
5. Sell Unwanted Clothes via Reduce Recycle Reuse
6. Buy Quality Shoes
7. Forget Buying A Used Car
8. Stop Eating Out and Getting Food Delivery
Various reasons were given for quitting eating out. One commented, “I stopped eating out because I’m lazy and don’t feel like leaving the house in the evening once I’ve changed into sweats.”
Another had less choice when they moved from the city to a rural area, and she said, ” I didn’t have easy access to foods I love. I learned how to make my favorite foods and started buying in bulk because stores were so far away. I now grind or slice my meats and make almost everything I eat. We didn’t buy premade food and had super delicious food that was a fraction of the cost. I also ended up starting a food business.”
9. Grocery Pickup or Delivery
10. Sustainable Environment
11. Stop Shopping For Entertainment
One person shared that she used retail therapy for entertainment and kept coming home with too many purchases, spending money on things she didn’t need. Instead, she prefers to stick to a list of things she needs, including clothes, avoiding stores that may be too tempting to overspend. Making a shopping list helps you be more conscious about spending.
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