Pay Bills with Me // Sharing How Much I Spend Living in a Van Full Time
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
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- I lived in my car, full-time, starting on Sept. 01, 2019
- Make & Model of my car was a 2018 Buick Encore
-I lived in my car to save money & pay off debt, which I successfully did (check out videos/playlists below)
- I totaled my Buick on Sept. 2022 & bought a 2022 Ford Transit Connect XLT LWB Nov. 2022
-Living full time in my van since May, 15, 2023
-My goal is to save money, buy land, & build a homestead
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00:00 - 01:44 rainy morning & battery issues
01:45 slow morning in bed, skin care routine
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10:57 grocery shopping, haul
12:43 cooking dinner, trying new product
17:53 paying bills, how much I spend monthly
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I hope this answered some of your questions about the cost of living in a van 😊. Of course this varies for everyone. I’ve seen videos of Van lifers with a $500 monthly cost of living and some some with a $2,500 monthly cost of living. There’s a lot of wiggle room in this lifestyle, in my opinion. Also, I did get health insurance at one job and never used it.
Thank you for watching ❤.
🌴☀️No one could have told me that you weren’t in Trader Joe’s 😅 I’ve been to Sprouts several times but find they aren’t as “niched” as I’d like & they kinda have a Whole Foods price tag ugh. So I’d get the SO Delicious coconut yogurt & oat milk from there when I dont feel like making my own cashew milk.
TOFU: OMGawsh I’ll have to try that fava bean one but did you know also on Test Kitchen she did a pumpkin seed tofu and guess what you don’t need a coagulant ( did i spell that right🤭 ) it’s soooo amazing just one ingredient sis 👍🏽🎉🎊
I’m catching up on videos as I took a break from YT. I’m a hard core knitter so I watch a lot of those but I’m doing an overhaul of the channels I subscribe to after being on YT for i dunno…15 years or so. Your monthly is incredible. My total is about $500 but I don’t drive a lot, I pay LA Fitness for the year and I too have to get rid of that damn storage…but that’ll happen when I get a larger vehicle. Love you in spirit, say hello to my bro Musa. I could chat with you for hours…okokok later☀️🌴
The video was very informative. Did you edit it? I didn’t see your face for most of the video. I felt uncomfortable watching your chest the whole time. Anyway, thanks for the info. Safe travels.
@@sidneyjhurst1958 you must be a new viewer🤭did you look at what she was “doing” at some point?
🌴☀️Also I think most of my budget is for food…I’m quite the food snob 🤭 soooo yeah there’s that☀️🌴
You're doing pretty good for spending under $1000 a month. If you were living in a traditional home, that won't even cover your monthly rent or mortgage. Great job. 👍 😊
Thank you!
In 1 year you will spend $1200 for the storage. You can sale the washer and dryer and save that money plus put the $99 a month each month in a high yield savings account and have more then enough money to purchase new appliances or new scratch and Dent appliances for less then what money you will save in a year. And your new appliances will be under manufacture warranty. BTW I am in the east coast as well.
I agree! The plan is to sell them.
Washer and dryer is a must because I loathe going to the laundromat
You are a smart cookie. Sell that washer and dryer and get free medical from the state if you can.
Storage unit fees definitely can kill a budget. I kept one for almost 10 years. Luckily I had a dirt cheap one that started out at 35 a month and by the time I finally cleared it out in 2022 it was 70 a month. I know people paying around 200 a month. It was a bit painful to get rid of everything in it at first but now I can barely remember what I had so in the long run it wasn't important. The human connection to stuff is a bit weird and is still a struggle to avoid doing it all over again.
I agree with you. I think I’ll be the same way when I clear out my unit (hopefully this year). I probably won’t remember much of what was in it. I can barely remember what’s in it now!
I found with big appliances it is better to sell them than to have to keep paying storage unit prices. Then when you get around to buying your home buy new ones.
I do the accounting for the health plan at my job and I will tell you a simple hospital visit could cost $50,000 or more. I really think you should get a cheap insurance plan from the Healthcare exchange or a minor incident like simply falling down a few stairs and twisting your ankle could wipe out most of your savings. You can afford $10 a month for a basic plan. I hope you never need it but it's good to have.
What website do I visit to find such a plan? Everyone tells me to get a $10 plan, but I never qualify for those. After visiting healthcare.gov or the Kaiser website and inputting my low income information, I’m still given a $400+ plan.
What cheap health plan? Please inform. 400.00 a month is not cheap.
There is something called the sunk-cost fallacy. A lot of people who keep storage lockers do so for that reason. At $99 a month, how many months until you would be able to buy a new washer and dryer set?
I swear I think about this everyday!! I pay about the same as her for my unit and literally nothing in my unit has monetary value... I just don't know what to do with the few sentimental things I have! (which is hardly anything still)
I agree. I’m planning to sell as much as I can and get rid of that unit this year.
@meggggg maybe u could take photos of the items & keep the memory that way; whilst getting rid of the physical items
Try doing laundry at laundromat
I was spending $20 every 10 days (3 ppl and very cold in winter)
So $60 a month
18mos
I could have bought a nice washer!
Arghhhhhh
Healthy people need health insurance in case of something catastrophic. Even a broken ankle could set you back five figures and you won’t get a good enough payment plan without the possibility of having to stretch that out for years. Please check into something like Medicaid in your home state. You will probably qualify to pay nothing or vey little. You could be the healthiest person in the world and still step off a curb wrong.
I agree. Thank you.
You are Doing GOOD!!!...and when you get your Land you will Spend Even Less...I Live in a Tiny house on 5 acres of Land. I Eventually want to Buy 25 acers of Land, but for Now I am Saving Money. My Land is Paid for, My Tiny home is Paid for, and My Truck is Paid off. My ONLY BILLS are Lights, water, internet, and Phone. ALL MY BILLS are Less Than $300 a Month, and when I get Solar and a Well dug, My Bills will be Much less. Keep doing what you are doing, you WILL SEE THE Benefits Soon and They are Worth it!!!!
Wow, this is so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your story and for your encouraging words.
That is my plan: to purchase a couple of acres and build my tiny home. Please, if you have any advice please let me know.
1---Make Sure What Ever County you buy Land in,,,Find out How Small is the Legal ""Square Feet"" for your House...An example is,, in some parts of TN your Home Must be 400 sq ft or More..
2---If you Plan on Buying a Tiny home on wheels,,,Make Sure the County will allow you to Live in a Tiny home on Wheels.
3---My Last advise to you is,, Try to Save Money and Buy your land in Cash,, DO NOT Finance the Land...You can Finance the Home because to Build a Small home should ONLY be about $100,000 to $150,000...Tiny Home on Wheel should be $35,000 to $85,000. I was in the army and Just Save up a little Over $100,000@@Wanderlustizm
I'm not Sure how you Spend your Money,, but here is an Example on how I break down my Money
1---I Make a Little Over $4000 a month after taxes
2---I have 3 accounts,,, A Savings Account,,,A Fun Account,,,and A Bill Account.
3---$500 Goes Toward My Bills and Groceries.
4---$500 Goes in My Fun Account
5---$3000 Goes in My Saving Account
6---This Means Every 3 years I Have $108,000...A Million Friend of My Told me,,"It is NOT How Much YOU Make,,,It is HOW MUCH you SAVE!!!" AND Do you the Discipline To NOT SPEND YOUR Savings!!! @@Wanderlustizm
@@user-nv1wj3uy3d You're the best and I greatly appreciate your breakdown of everything. I'm going to be visiting a variety of desired cities to potentially move to BUT I have to visit and ensure the energy is good.
I've been researching this for about 5 years now and I'm glad to hear that there's some flexibility with this lifestyle from your experience as well as @simpleenough -- Gratitude
1500 a month is just rent in NYC for a one bedroom or even a studio if you're lucky to find one that's decent and in a safe area... girl you're doing a great job saving! 💯
I know! And rent is only getting more expensive. Crazy. Thank you 😊.
We live in small town 57 miles south of Chicago. My son who is 26 years old. Pays $1200 for two bedroom. 1 1/2 bath townhome. My husband and I pay $800 for three bedroom house with yard. If you have limited budget. You are going to. Need to look for places outside large metropolitan area. Joshua works for forklift repair company. Also has three year old daughter.
I like your vedio so unique,I'm the one of your followers from Philippines..❤
Hello! Thank you ❤️
Hey, Monique! Did you ever consider an "E Book" with your recipes? I'm not a great, intuitive cook, but your recipes seem accessible, and I"m sure I"m not the only one who feels this way. Your recipes show that you can eat vegan, and still have delicious meals. How about it?! Another great video, look forward to them each Sunday. Have a super week, and thanks!!.
I receive this suggestion quite often and have definitely taken note! I do hope to make one for you all 😊.
Have you considered selling your washer and dryer on FB market place? This will make you money and save you money.
Yes, I’m considering selling several things on there, hopefully.
How will that save her money because it cost 💲 way more money to go to the laundromat than to have your own washer and dryer!!!!
@@angelaburress8586 her washer was in storage and she was paying to store it. She’s gotten rid of her storage so she either sold the washer/dryer or gave it away.
Annihilated! Lol I heard that. Monique have you thought about getting an Amazon wish list and linking it here so your subs can help get you things that will help your journey? Great video and rainy days were made for movies and sleep lol
Lol! I always say that to myself after I demolish a meal. Yes, someone else suggested I link my Amazon wishlist and I completely forgot to do it. Thank you for reminding me 😊. I’m happy you enjoyed the video.
It's very important to have a primary care Doctor,getting test for everyone is very important,your monthly bill is about the same as mine maybe I pay about a hundred dollars more than you a month, ,I live in a one bedroom apt all utilities included,but it's base income rent,have you ever thought about the free clinic,there's a lot of help out there if you want it but you have to do your homework to get it,I pray many blessings to come to you.🙏🏼
You're paying for the washer and dryer many times over with the storage expense :)
Thanks for the video!
Not anymore 😊. I finally got rid of my storage unit!!
Washers and dryers aren’t even that expensive. I bought mine secondhand for $400 together. If you don’t know what to do with your washer and dryer, try contacting a secondhand appliances company and they will buy and haul them from your storage. Spending 1200 yearly is not a smart thing to do just to keep your w&d.
Donating some of your stuff is also a better alternative than selling. Selling takes time. It’s just stuff. You can always replace them later with the $1200 saved yearly.
I'm already planning to get rid of the unit this month and put that $100 in my savings every month. Can't wait!
@ 21:04 I'm a chip snacker. And recently found Lay's poppables sea salt hit the spot that Munchos craving I've had since I was a kid.
But they are so expensive.
So what I did was I started slicing potatoes realllllyl thin, season them with garlic pepper, a little bit of sea salt, and I recently put a dash of cayenne and I put them in the air fryer!
I am in heaven!! I'm trying squash and zucchini right now in the air fryer.
I'm putting in diced Ginger to see what happens!
Kudos to you for such an inspiring channel!
🚐☁️☁️😊
You cook the most delicious meals! Always look forward to what you're cooking next.
Thank you!
Right?!!
I often comment that I'm outside her window with my bowl...waiting for her to invite me in!🤣
Im a few weeks of buying my van! Another beautiful video. You have cinematography skills for sure! You're stronger than me, I can't fast and be around food. LOL
How exciting! And thank you very much.
Your photography / cinematography is so very excellent.
Thank you so much 😊.
100% agree. It's amazing. A very talented women. I wish she moved out of the van. Its not safe.
Your videos are so easy to watch… everything about you is very sweet and pleasant. I feel your peace and serenity, it’s beautiful!
I’m getting ready to go van life too and I don’t want a storage bill so I’m getting rid of stuff and down sizing now so I can keep as much of my money as possible.❤
The fact that you even mentioned Mary's Test Kitchen has me running straight to her channel again. lol Love her!
lol! Yea, I appreciate all the testing she does so I don't have to.
1. Why did I go put jojoba oil and caster oil on my face right after I saw you do it? 🥰
2. Mary’s Test Kitchen gets me too…bought a tofu press after watching all her tofu making videos.
😂😂😭
@PennyGetsItTogether Yup, I bought a tofu press after watching her videos, too!
And I deleted that person’s rude comments. Sorry you had to deal with that. Most people on my channel are kind, but trolls sneak in from time to time. ❤️
@@simmpleenough no need to apologize. Sincerely. ❤️
I swear- I'm not even that into tofu and I've considered getting one- that's how awesome her channel is!!
@@IceGoddessRukia 😂😂
Hey Monique - thanks for sharing a bit of your journey with us! You are so brave and strong! Be safe out there and blessings to you in your travels!
Thank you very much ❤️
I found your channel Monday . It's Friday, March 22, 2024.
I put the words 'simple living' in the search engine and this is one of the things that popped up. What drew me to you was that I could relate. I saw this video on Tuesday but my OCD would not let me watch them out of order. 🤣
I saw the first video on budgeting when you were in your car. And then I saw this one and I have literally been waiting with so much excitement for this one!!
Yayyy!! I'm here!!☺️
the food you made looked sooo good 😭 i hope to fast for Ramadan this year inshallah 💕
InshaAllah ❤️
by the way, you always have to mix beans with a grain (rice, wheat, oat, quinoa, millet) to get a complete protein. i would not even trust that quinoa is complete. i have been a lacto-vegetarian since 1984 and learned from macrobiotics teacher Mishio Kushi and an Indian yogi.
Love your videos. So inspirational. Peace and blessings from the land of enchantment.
Excellent post, thank you 🙌🏾
Thank you! Informing and authentic.
someone say the same thing about selling the washer & dryer. I think it cost you more to pay for storage over time for machines you're not using
You’re right. I’m going to try to sell several things I have in storage so I can get rid of that unit.
So glad I found your channel, really enjoy your company!
Thank you from Australia! Your video was so interesting & relaxing 💜
Van life sucks. Its NOT worth the inconvenience to save money. However if you need to do it out of necessity or you genuinely enjoy it. Go for it!!
Lol, I don’t feel that way but I certainly get why you do. It’s a difficult lifestyle.
@@simmpleenough The majority of people doing van life quit after 1 to 2 years because its increabily difficult. You also said you plan to transition out of it.
Definitely. I wouldn’t want to do this forever.
You give me something to strive for as far as like lowering my bills as well... If I can only get my food bill to 300 per month.LO. L
I use to keep a storage, but then I realized the monthly I pay adds up to being more than the items in there that I could just rebuy them later. It made more sense to me that way. 🥺
Iam proud of you sister best wishes from Saudi arabia
Safe travels ❤
Hi Monique! I really enjoy your channel. Thank you so much. 👍😎🇨🇦
I’m so happy you like my videos 😊. Thank you.
Good job on your budget. Thank you for the video.
Thank you 😊
Your channel popped up as recommended. Loved this video. Subscribed 🙋🏾♀️
Thank you!
Love your channel and vibe. Shopping for groceries and COOKING while fasting is WILD lol. I am totally taking that skin routine!
Lol! Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy it 😊
Love these... I watched this from my car and now my RV thank you
Thank you so much!
You are well organized. A thinking person. Blessings on you and your dreams.
Thank you ❤️
Hi there that is a very reasonable amount to pay monthly hopeful you can save enough stay safe & drive safely thanks for sharing
Thank you 😊
Thank you for your video it gives a realistic look to van life! I love your wrapping queen always look so royal and feminine! Keep doing your thing queen 👑
Thank you so much ❤️
I really like how creative you are on keeping your cost do n and your right, you can’t put everybody in the same boat cause they might be living different then the next person.👍🏿😂 Good video!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Congrats! You did a good job.
Thank you!
Sell the washer and dryer at $99 a month. You can save that amount and buy a new set when needed.
Shalom Monique I've been watching your videos they're awesome. Please be safe out there and may The Most HighYah bless and keep you. 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾
Shalom, and thank you!
Grab a hot water bottle and use that instead of heating at night, it will also have water to use in the morning
Hey. Girly new to your channel loved the editing and all the points of view also you stunning girl ❤
Hey! Thank you ❤️.
Hello Monique 👋
Happy Sunday!!! I hope the week treated you well. Glad to be able to catch you on another journey. I always look forward to your content/videos here on RUclips.
Even though I’m a meat eater, I love watching the meals you prepare on your channel… they always look incredibly delicious.
Thank you for taking us along with you on your journey. I hope you have a wonderful week and a fabulous rest of the day. Be safe out there and don’t allow anyone or anything to shift your energy. 🖤
Hello! I’m happy and grateful you enjoy going on these journeys with me 😊. Yea whenever I share my meals, I always hope meat eaters are still able to get a little meal inspiration from them. When making that dinner, I was thinking about a meal I used to love…Cajun Spiced Fish with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Okra. Even though I don’t currently eat fish/meat, I’m still constantly inspired by dishes prepared with them.
Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy the rest of your week, as well.
@simmpleenough get a 12 inch cover for the pot ,it keep the grease from not splitting around and also to keep in the steam so the food can cook fast ,remember is the steam that cook food not the flame
Thank you for all the information and tips on van life❤
@allisonthomas8099 I have one
@susan6880 you’re very welcome!
Asa! Don't you just love the Heritage Store's rosewater line? I've been using it for many years. Happy to see you're well. I need to fast too especially with Ramadhan approaching so very quickly. I've never seen fava bean tofu. Will have to look for it. Love the one pan cooking approach.
Wa alaikum as salaam! Yes, I love the smell and how refreshing it feels on my skin. Ramadan will be here in the blink of an eye!
Damn, everyone tells me I am crazy for not getting health insurance. I have always said they want way to much for my company Insurance and I find it better to live healthy and I have never had an emergency that I needed it in my 60 years.
I absolutely love your videos. Always have but for some reason I found myself laughing and smiling so much during this video. You’re what I call a “PHD in Personality” lol
lol, thank you! It's good to hear from you. I remember you used to comment on my channel back when I had a tiiiiiny bit of subscribers. I really appreciated it.
Smart lady ❤
Hi Monique... May the road rise to meet you.
Hi ❤️. Thank you.
The rain and dark lighting is great! because I would have to look up how to spell ombionce lol
Lol!
Ambience
You need a bigger/stronger alternator since you are using more power living in the van.
Best wishes.🤠🇺🇸
I was going to do that, but someone told me it might void my warranty. I just installed a different brand fuse and haven't had any issues in a month. We'll see if it lasts.
Come through skin care routine! Amazing you’re able to maintain that in the van and your skin looks excellent!
Thank you 😊
That car insurance is crazy! I know a lot of it is based on your address too. I’m paying $150/month with a clean driving record. It was less than half that when I lived in that tiny house in the middle of nowhere last year. I hate my storage unit expense too… I’m fairly sure I’m going to just completely clear mine out within the next few months and get rid of it.
That’s amazing that your cost of living is under $1000/month! It opens up so many options for income and saving money.
If you want somewhere out west with tons of car camping and cheap gas, check out New Mexico. It was an amazing place to visit when I was there last year.
I think the address plays a part in it, too. I remember calling my insurance company a while back and telling the rep I was going to change my address. The rep kept hinting to me that my rate might increase and he kept making sure I really wanted to change it. He sounded so worried about my decision, lol.
I’m definitely gonna clear my storage unit out this year. I’m so tired of them increasing their rates.
Thanks for the tip on New Mexico! I’ll be going there, for sure.
You are such a good cook! You could easily have a cooking show in your future or a cookbook!
Thank you so much 😊❤️
yes, if you got with a publishing company and made a Vanlife Cookbook, I'm sure you would do well with it. I know I would buy it. @@simmpleenough
I truly need to purge myself I’m thinking of downsizing from my short bus a 2009 Chevy express to a Honda element so I can be more stealth/gas, efficient.
The problem I have so many solar generators that I don’t want to let go,because I’m looking for land too. And public storage you get their promo dollar first month then next the rates keep going up….,l must clean house and sell. Sorry thinking out loud.
Yea, the constant increasing of rates at public storage is really annoying me. Eventually, I’m going to start selling my things so I can get rid of it. And having a vehicle that doesn’t cost a ton to fill is definitely very convenient in this lifestyle. I’ve seen some great Element conversions!
Definitely get rid of the storage unit. Saving the $100 every month would get you a brand new washer and dryer in a year or so (I actually don’t know how much they cost so maybe a couple of years ?)
And definitely ask your family to store some of your other stuff. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind a few boxes in an attic or a corner somewhere
Looks delish
Consider selling your washer & dryer to save storage fees and allocate the funds towards achieving your objectives. Later acquire replacements when feasible. Good luck and stay safe.
Thank you
Just have a reservation with health insurance, it is important as you'll never know what kind of sickness you might get. ☺️
The information you provided will be very helpful to many. As far as the storage unit, however, that is the one expense that simply doesn't make sense.. After several months paying for storage you would have paid the cost of a new washer and dryer. Why not sell them and recoup some money from that, put it aside with the money you save from the monthly storage fees and buy a w/d set when the need arises again. That would make so much more financial sense.
hey, new subscriber here! Kind of binge watching some of your videos right now, lol. Your cooking intrigues me. I need to switch my diet to lose weight and put my diabetes 2 in remission. How do you cook things like okra? What does it taste like? I recently started eating tofu and I am pleasantly surprised that I like it so much. I can't handle hot spices so am looking for things that don't require anything like that to give it taste. Also if you have any healthy tasty dessert recipes too, that would be awesome.
Hi, thanks for subscribing! I just sauté or air fry okra with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Maybe add a little Old Bay, sometimes. I don't make many desserts. If I'm craving something sweet, I'll make a smoothie, or overnight oats, or banana "nice cream".
Hi 👋🏽 I was wondering what cleanser you use on your face? You are so pretty and your skin is flawless. 😊 Ty
Thank you very much. I use African Black Soap. I'm still searching for a brand I like best, so I try a different one just about every time I buy a new bar.
tofu is under $2 at Aldis... you can just add a little hot sauce... also really good using liquid aminos and nutritional yeast.
I keep forgetting to check out Aldis. Someone just commented in my recent video suggesting eating tofu the same way!! I'm gonna try it.
You should make a note of the areas where you don’t receive internet. The Infrastructure Bill, expanded internet services, especially in rural areas, so your phone shouldn’t be experiencing that many blind spots. These governors need to ensure that companies are actually expanding their bands of service. Great video!
Thank you for the suggestion!
@@simmpleenough you’re welcome. Stay safe!
When i start van life I'm going to live at Quartsite land in Arizona!! Yes ma'am that's fine with me, cause that's my goal to be self sufficient and self contained about everything I do and use in my rv or van or bus... haven't quite made up my mind yet but I'll have money when i move there. If you fail to plan, then plan to fail..and i don't plan on failing. I'm not traveling all over the place either I'm trying to save living on BLM land simple as that. My washing machine stopped working where I'm living at and i purchased a portable washing machine so if i decide to move away in the near future i can literally pick it up and take it with me all by myself, don't have to hire help to take it out of the home and you can put it on a bus or use it in a van or rv, so what I'm doing is looking at videos and deciding on what I'm going to have already to put in a van if i needed a place to stay right now off grid immediately. But i think if you could get a big cargo van you could put a portable washer in your van, and a portable ninja dryer in your van and that would eliminate storage bill, sell those big bulky items. I'd build my own shower and toilet in the van, i currently have the Serene portable utility sink to wash my hands and items when i go places to camp or picnic, i could buy the flushable toilet that comes with it if i choose to, I don't have one, but if i decide to go anywhere there's no bathroom then I'll order it, but that's what I would put in my van, so I'm already ready for van life today. But you need a cargo van for sure and live at Quartsite and you'll start saving up big time. I also have Coleman stove and butane stoves like you're using because I've lost electricity many times where i live and i have a portable refrigerator/freezer that i can run off solar panels. I have two portable power stations called Nature's Generator Elite and i can power anything with them and a gas generator. As far as a shower I'd put up a portable shower that I'd put together, i already have the Ivation shower spray accessory so I'm still figuring this one out, but it'll be portable for sure, I've been on line trying to find a drain pan with a hose so that i can have the water draining on the ground while I'm showering inside my vehicle, not outside my vehicle..so I'm still working on that solution but I'll figure it out, but no gym membership for me, like i said I'll be totally self contained and self sufficient in everyway.😊 My answer to you is Get a much bigger vehicle to live in so that you can be totally self sufficient, then you could incorporate these items that you need to be in your vehicle and don't have to go and pay money to use these items outside your vehicle. You're halfway there since you cook in your vehicle already, you just need the ability to shower, wash clothes and use restroom facilities in your vehicle, that's why i said you need a big van to accommodate all that....a really big van.... because everyone knows this one saying that's true to all of us...Life is what you make it.!!!!🥂Cheers
You've planned everything very well! Thank you for the suggestions.
Just a thought - The storage unit is going to cost you $1200 per year. You can probably get a new washer and dryer (once you have a place to put them) with the savings when then time comes.
I got rid of the storage unit!!
Sell the appliances (you will be able to get a better price by the time you are in the market for your land)
Curious what phone carrier you are using? Thanks for sharing this informative breakdown. Helpful.
Verizon. You're very welcome.
Thanks!@@simmpleenough
Your are absolutely amazing!!!
Thank you!
I used to pay storage but i realized that 150 saved avery month i could buy the in the future rhe items i stored. Or dont. Youve saved hundreds not storring
Exactly. I’m going to get rid of it as soon as I can start selling some of my things.
Yes indeed...everything you said is on point. Im frugal and love it. Even if I were to make more money, I would still remain frugal. It just brings a certain uniqueness of simplicity
Be careful. You NEVER know when you might get very sick. It happened to me and had to be hospitalized and have surgery unless I would have died. I was 29 at the time and very healthy. $70,000 bill. Today's prices? I'm guessing $100,000. I thought like you did.
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Did the hospital reduce the bill, or were you on the hook for the full amount?
I agree with you. I hope to be in a financial position where I can afford health insurance in the near future. I just legitimately cannot afford it right now and I never qualify for the cheap options.
I definitely wanna try that fava tofu... I haven't seen it yet by me
I'm loving it, so far! I can't eat a ton of soy products, so it's nice to have another option to mix in with the regular tofu and tempeh I eat.
If buying property is your goal I suggest you check out tax sales for the county and state you want to live in. You can find pieces of land that have utilities already on them. Good Luck.
Thank you for the tip!
Just a thought about the storage unit…if a washer costs, let’s say, $400 and a dryer $400, then in 8 months of not paying for a storage unit you can buy a washer and dryer. If you are planning to live in your vehicle for more than 8 months it may be worth selling the washer and dryer, giving up the storage unit, and if and when the time comes buying a washer and dryer. It may be cheaper in the long run. Just a friendly suggestion - I’m not “telling” you what to do. 😁
I agree and am planning to sell just about everything in that unit so I can start putting that money in my savings!
Your total budget is Way less than any rental you could get anywhere in my opinion ... girl that's exactly WHY I haven't been west.. those gas prices are just ridiculous! Even for my Ford Transit Connect..lol
For real! Gas prices are crazy over there.
I would sell or donate everything in the storage 🤷♀️ -except the personal items
The storage unit is a no brainer! Sell that stuff and put proceed money in to a HYSA emergency fund plus the storage fee money and don't look back.
Will do!
Just start to watch your video. Becareful out there, so many crazy people out. What did you do when you wreck your car? Where did you live after wrecking your car? Do you work?
I stayed in my parents basement. I made a video about what happened and what I did next. ruclips.net/video/gg4sSvjBUZI/видео.html I do gig work.
Salam Halaikum lil sis, stay safe and blessed.
Wa alaikum as salaam!
You can also make tofu out of your banana peels. I also make pork less BBQ sandwiches out of them too Also you should sell your washer and dryer. With tge money you are paying for your storage room, by the time you get your land etc. you would be able to buy 4 washers and dryers. it doesn't make sense to keep them. BTW, my monthly expenses are $400/mo.
Oh yea, I’ve heard about the banana peel bbq sandwiches! Forgot I could do that. And congrats on having such low monthly expenses!!
Happy Ramadan!
Happy Ramadan!
I think $934 is a very reasonable monthly amount. Regular gas in NM is $2.75
Someone else just mentioned NM in a comment! I’ve noted it and will definitely go there when I head west. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your life. Where do you get or buy your clothes from?
Modanista and Thred Up
@@simmpleenough thank you for your reply. Would you mind sharing your methods of maintaining your feminine hygiene while on the road? Public restrooms and etc? When I travel I always bring wipes and sometimes use a water bottle when it’s that time of the month….
I agree with everyone who suggested selling the washer/dryer. Saving $99/month will pay for all the appliances you’ll need in your future sticks and brick home.
Yup, that's my new plan!
She’s going spend 3 times that going to the laundromat
Try State farm. I went from $279 a month to $160.
i want to do vanlife to save money for retirement. but my current situation doesn't allow me too cuz i work full time and have a senior cat
I understand.
I’m thinking of living in a van if I ever lose my apartment, I’m glad to know I can afford it, I only make $2400 a month.
Oh yea, you're good. If you manage your money right, you'll be just fine with that income.