Life Kit

Tips to save money across all parts of your life

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Jan 12, 2026
Discover savvy ways to cut grocery costs by using filling ingredients like cabbage and lentils. Learn the best times to shop and leverage discount apps for maximum savings. Explore how food banks can temporarily bridge budgeting gaps and strategies to lower fixed costs like housing. Control impulse buys with a fun budget system, and master polite ways to say no to money requests. Finally, uncover tips to automate and avoid fees, and even negotiate lower medical bills for better financial health.
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ADVICE

Stretch Meals With Cheap Staples

  • Use inexpensive, filling foods like cabbage, potatoes, lentils, and beans to stretch meals.
  • Plan recipes, write a shopping list, and double-check your pantry before you shop to avoid wasteful buys.
ADVICE

Time Your Grocery Trips

  • Shop on off-peak days and near weekend closeouts to find markdowns and bakery discounts.
  • Try apps like Flash Food or Too Good To Go for steep discounts on groceries.
INSIGHT

Big Cuts Trump Small Sacrifices

  • Cutting big fixed costs (housing, transportation) saves far more than trimming small daily purchases.
  • Tough choices like moving or getting a roommate can accelerate debt payoff and savings.
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