Frugal Friends Podcast 26 Things to STOP BUYING to Save Money in 2026
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Dec 30, 2025 As we approach 2026, it's time to rethink our spending habits. Discover 26 surprising items to stop buying, like single-serve coffee pods and seasonal decor, to save serious cash. Are you still paying for unused gym memberships or expensive tech accessories? Learn tips to skip high-cost essentials like bottled water and trendy kitchen gadgets. Find out how buying used toys can save money and explore smarter financial options like avoiding high-fee advisors. Embrace mindful spending for a richer financial future!
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Ditch Single‑Serve Coffee Pods
- Avoid single-serve coffee pods to save money and lower per-cup cost significantly.
- Use reusable pods, pour-over, or a $20 drip machine instead.
Giving Up Starbucks Habit
- Jen describes her habit of instinctively stopping at Starbucks and how she phased it out during debt payoff.
- She now favors home coffee or local shops and sometimes cuts caffeine entirely.
Trim Unnecessary Cell Plans
- Check your data usage and downgrade unlimited plans you don't need to a usage-based MVNO.
- Consider carriers like Mint Mobile to cut recurring phone costs.
