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Between rising rent prices and that peskyinflation, shes found creative ways to stretch her dollars.
Library Apps Are the New Netflix
Who needs five streaming services when your library card is free?
Im saving $50 monthly and honestly?
The documentary selection is better than Netflix.
The No New Clothes Challenge
Fast fashion is so 2023.
I started a closet rotation system with my three best friends, she added.
We each have different styles and sizes, but theres enough overlap to make it work.
Every month, we swap a few pieces.
It feels like shopping, but its free.
Gamifying Grocery Shopping
Turns out, hunting deals can be as addictive as TikTok.
I turned grocery shopping into a game, Jane explained.
Last month, I saved $200 compared to my usual spending.
The Fake Takeout Hack
This ones genius.
The Side Hustle Shuffle
Side hustles arent just about driving or delivering.
I pet sit through Rover while working from home, Jane said.
Social Media Spending Detox
Heres a modern twist on saving.
I created a separate Instagram account that only followsfinance creators and deal hunters, she explained.
My main account was making me spend money I didnt have.
Now Ive got a feed full of saving inspiration instead of shopping temptation.
The Experience Bank Method
This ones all about maximizing fun while minimizing costs.
Whenever friends want to hang out, I check my experience bank instead of defaulting to expensive brunches.
DIY Beauty on a Budget
Beauty routines dont have to break the bank.
Sure, the first bang trim was interesting.
But now Im saving hundreds each month.
The Remote Work Arbitrage
Heres a clever one.
I negotiated to work remotely and moved 30 minutes outside the city, she explained.
My rent dropped by $400 monthly and I use that savings for things that actually matter to me.
The Anti-FOMO Fund
The fear of missing out is real and it can be really expensive.
But Jane has a solution.
I budget $100 monthly for spontaneous fun, she explained.
When friends suggest something pricey, I check that fund and if its full, Im all about it.
But if its empty, Im gonna suggest something frommy experience bank.
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