2400: Why Paying For A Storage Unit Is A Waste of Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Aug 4, 2023
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Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents discusses why paying for a storage unit is a waste of money. She emphasizes decluttering, simplifying investing with Acorns, and the benefits of owning less stuff in order to improve finances.
Renting a storage unit can lead to excessive expenses over time due to unnecessary items stored.
Implementing expiration dates for possessions and practicing minimalism can help declutter living spaces and prevent unnecessary purchases.
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Why Paying for a Storage Unit is a Waste of Money
A podcast delves into the costliness of renting a storage unit, emphasizing the excessive expenses incurred over time. The host recounts personal experiences paying over $1,000 in just six months for storing items not regularly utilized. Highlighting the increase in home sizes over the years, the episode questions the necessity of external storage spaces. It reveals statistics on the excessive number of belongings individuals possess and stresses the financial drawbacks of housing unnecessary items.
Minimalism and Discerning Possessions
The podcast introduces the concept of implementing expiration dates for possessions, akin to food items, to declutter living spaces. It suggests strategies like organizing clothing with hanger directions to identify unused items for donation. By advocating for minimalism, the episode argues for increased consciousness regarding belongings to prevent unnecessary purchases. Encouraging a reduction in stored possessions, the host promotes a mindful approach to ownership and urges listeners to scrutinize their material accumulation.
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about why a storage unit is a waste of money
Episode 2400: Why Paying For A Storage Unit Is A Waste of Money by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.