Frugal Friends Podcast 40 Unsexy Frugal Living Tips That Actually Work
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Nov 11, 2025 Explore practical and often overlooked frugal living tips that actually make a difference. Find out how a 90-day transaction inventory can help eliminate joyless spending. Learn the power of a 24-hour wait before impulsive buys and how to set grocery caps for better budgeting. Discover the benefits of batch cooking and using your pantry creatively. Plus, tips on automating savings, borrowing before buying, and negotiating bills for maximum savings. These unsexy strategies could help pay off debt and simplify your financial life!
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Do A 90-Day Transaction Inventory
- Do a 90-day transaction inventory to spot repeat buys and low-joy purchases.
- Circle purchases you don't remember and cut the lowest-joy items at least once per year.
Pause Nonessential Purchases 24+ Hours
- Put a 24-hour pause on nonessential purchases and work up toward 30 days.
- Let impulse desires fade and revisit items later to see if you still want them.
Sync Bills To Paydays
- Move bill due dates to align with paydays so payments hit in one or two batches.
- This reduces missed bills and prevents overspending before payments are due.
