People always ask me why I don't buy a house, new car, bigger apartment, expensive clothes/jewelry or whatever. But I'm 62 and I did all that stuff. I earned a 6-figure salary and spent every dime. Then something changed after I turned 50 and realized I had nothing saved for retirement. I sold everything, paid off all my debt and starting saving 70% of my income. Now my priority is having a big pile of cash so I can live a simple life without all those things for the next 20+ years.
I drive a '98 Toyota Corolla that my mom gave me in 2005 before she passed away. I keep it up and repair it when things come up. It is such a great car. It has new headliner, headlights, sun film, numerous parts, etc.Earlier today I was parked next to a brand new $60, 000 truck. Haha! All I could think was that I was so glad to have my paid for car.
My car’s a 2010 Toyota. I live near the beach; rust eventually eats at your vehicle…I recently went and had the undercarriage of my car scraped of all the rust under there. I then took it to my mechanic who coated the undersides with rust proof protection. All of that cost me $285…I now have a car that could probably last me another 10-15 years, because of course, it’s paid for!
My biggest cost now is feeding my six feral cat colonies, my seven foster cats, and two outside cats a long with my 10 rescued cats. But because I'm debt free and not materialistic, I have enough to live comfortably on. I will never stop taking care of those who can't take care of themselves. I love all my cats.
@@chaoticallysay2625 if you mean Netflix, there's a commercial version now, 5.99 ( canadian, maybe less in usa) and there are very few, and often 0 commercials. Dropping it does save more, I know.
I would take whatever I got for a raise and put it in my 401K and live on the same amount. Retired and debt free here. I like adding rice to my soup stock.
My parents had to wait in line for bread, sugar and other items. Bartering and being creative to make ends meet was and is still the norm in most of Eastern Europe. I am proud of the fact I grew up in Hungary. The work ethics I developed there serves me to this day.
Maryland only has 3 free fishing days for 2024. My son loves to fish so him paying for a license is worth it. It’s his relaxation and we get food. It works for us.
People spend too much money! My husband and I are mortgage free and it’s such a blessing. Talking to a friend she made me realize how resourceful and frugal I actually am! My husband and I have 4 children and live below the “poverty line” on the east coast. She asked me if I’d start a channel to share and I finally decided to post for the first time today 🫣 You are a great inspiration for me as I’ve been watching you for several years now. Hopefully I can help inspire other low income families like you’ve done for me. Thank you for sharing on here!
In the past year I lowered my internet by $40 a month by switching providers, lowered my phone bill by $28 a month by getting a different plan, my insurance by $30 a year by paying the full year up front, my water bill by $4 a month, and my gas bill by $23 a month by being frugal. It is possible. This adds up to $1,170 for the year.
@@PrepperPrincesswould you please consider making a video on how you found your property manager for your house in Arizona. Also the plus and minuses of having a property manager.
Here in Florida, anyone over 65 can fish for free. That serves me well, since I have a ginormous, spring-fed pond about 5 minutes from my house, and a next door neighbor with a bass boat that loves company. Girlfriend - Using your advice I have saved so much money! Just in the past two months, I'm now saving over $115 each month just on my internet, and i live in a rural area. Keep doing what you do - Many of us really appreciate you!
Having traveled overseas for years, I can say with great certainty that most Americans have no idea what true suffering really means. Here, going without wifi or cable for a few hours causes outrage. In some of the countries I've visited, food we throw out would be considered a delicacy.
I agree. I have been to places where people live in shacks that are made of materials we would call garbage and don’t have clean water…or running water
It's one thing to be ungrateful or no work ethic, it's another when government leaders become a crime syndicate and and take your hard earned income....
Just went to collect a free armchair, found on Facebook market. Waiting patiently for things we would like pays off. This was another £30-100 I did not have to spend.🎉
I got my grocery bill last month to $108 and change down from $224 the previous month. A lot of what helped was watching cooking videos on youtube for how to eat for $20 a week or whatever.
I would NOT unplug the fridge. It will take more energy to get it back to a safe cold temperature than it will just leaving it on. Other appliances should be unplugged, though, when not in use.
My great aunt’s husband left her with several kids. Family helped, but they had to go out and pick wild greens constantly to eat. In West Virginia there were lots of blackberries, strawberries, apples, and Polk salad, dandelion, lamb’s quarter, plantain, purslane, and branch lettuce. My mom was raised during the depression and taught me much. Times were very hard for some.
Wonderful idea! Just remember to not pick any greens or other edibles off of the roadside since they may be contaminated with automobile chemicals and other chemicals.
I had a T-Mobile senior plan at a flat $50 per month. I switched to Mint at $15 per month. With taxes, the total amount is about $17 per month. I am saving $33 per month or $396 per year. I will soon be calling Cox and dropping cable and getting my internet lowered. I should be able to save about $80 per month or $960 per year. It's silly to keep paying for things I just don't use that much.
I called my internet provider to switch to a lower speed and am saving $10/month. Not a big savings, but it adds up over time! So far, no issues with the lower speed❤️ thank you, Prepper Princess!
If I open a can of soup, I cook about 2 cups of pasta, such as macaroni, to add to the soup and just heat them both together after they are cooked. I've been getting free soup at a local food donation box & doing this. Whenever they have pasta in the box, I grab it also to add to my soups. I generally eat the whole pot of soup with pasta within a day or two for my lunches and dinner, until it's all gone.
“Prepper Princess, you’re right”: Renegotiating every contract can save money. My husband and I managed to save about 6 MONTHS of expenses! We went to people and talked directly, not over the phone. We asked them if they could suggest something that we didn't know about, so that we could continue to be their customer instead of canceling our contract due to poverty. If you don't ask, I can predict you won't have any changes.
Learn about food safety. I make casserole, soup, or curry bases. Choose 3-6 ingredients onions, garlic, carrots, celery, or add tomatoes, herbs etc. Sauté, or blanch veggies in boiling water & freeze between baking paper in a rectangular dish. Remove frozen discs and re-package them safely in bundles. Pre-cook bolognaise or lasagna sauces without pasta. Assemble anytime later. It’s a game changer for busy people. If using canned beans for one, freeze the rest for soups. Bake bread heel cubes for Caesar salad croutons. Bake an extra potato, add mayo mixed with crushed cooked egg yolk, ham, scallions. An easy potato salad for work. I buy bulk butter & freeze half, also nuts for satays, coffee.
When we had kids at home, I posted the monthly budget on the refrigerator. I didn't lecture the kids. I didn't even mention it. I just counted on their curiosity. All kids should know their family's finances. By the way, we are upper middle class. 😊
We didn't live cheaply. The kids would ask why there weren't other kids having fun at the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. We explained the cost, but that I believe that kids should enjoy the theater and we should support the theater. When the kids were young, we told them that we would pay for cable TV *OR* an ADSL phone line. Our little gaming nerds didn't hesitate a second to say the ADSL line. We had our own household server computer. Those were the internet early days!
That is such a great idea. Proud of you for doing that because them growing up knowing about finances probably made adulthood so much easier for them. Kudos to you! 🎉
I do call n I negotiate new deals all the time with Comcast or Geico. I saw that my home insurance was going up $40, to me being on a fixed disability income of $1100 a month $40 is a big deal, I call them n notice the reason my bill went up is because they had my house insured for $500,000. My house has never been appraised for that much ever, so why would they raise it to that much when I have ALWAYS had it insured for $250,000. I told the lady I want it back down to $250,000 that dropped my bill $786 a yr, n now I'm paying even less than I was paying, by $20. It is a hassle but like u say 15 minutes is all it takes
My maternal grandparents born 1901 and 1902 had 10 children lived on a farm and fed many people during the Depression. Grandmother died 1950 full term with 11th child. Religion stated birth control was a sin. She fed many people in the community. In the 80s when I took my grandfather to town people were thanking him stating they would not be alive if not for the food he provided. He remarried again and Grammie told me how terrible the Depression was to get through. Her first husband developed a heart problem unable to work later died. They lived in town. She cried talking about how terrible it was. I have never forgotten how she explained how she had to sift out the weevils from flour to make bread. It was a horrible experience and many people had PTSD which no one knew. How many people will feed their communities or neighbors now? I have no idea. Very scary times.
As regards getting an idea about the depression Era, I'm a big believer in having kids/teenagers watch The Grapes of Wrath! My grandfather wanted me to watch that when I was a kid and wow, just wow! I'm 50 and people my age weren't yet born back then of course by the iPhone slinging teenagers of today have AB-SO-LUTE-LY no idea of what real life was back then.
A loving caring helping close family if blood or friends might be the only hope for our nation . As elders pass on the profits if spent saved correctly will help the next generation . That’s a lot of sacrifice . I have internet but antenna TV free . It’s a lifestyle to be comfortable in .
Hi Prepper P from up here in Canada. Just saw that Homestead Tessie just celebrated her 100,000 th subscription award from RUclips. She gave you credit for sharing her channel with your followers. God knows the great gift you gave to Tessie :)
My parents both went through the Great Depression. My dad joined the CCC to earn a living. His father died when he was 12, so he became the man of the house. My mother had no toys. She taught me how to make toys. Neither one of them went to high school due to their individual situations. My mom got her GED in the 1970's. My dad had no time for that. He put in a lot of hours. We have no debt. It's nice. My dad never trusted banks. My car was a rental I bought off the rental company when they were done with it. It's almost 10. My husband's truck was a leftover. It's almost 24.
I just knocked 32.00 off my internet bill by going with a lower speed (Comcast). Still have unlimited data, because I have my 2 college kids living with me. I will take any savings anywhere I can get it!
At night we have all the lights off, use a few of the battery operated candles and watch tv. We have saved a ton of money from our electric bill just from doing that. Live beneath your means.
Hello Prepper Princess, I took you advise and moved to Mint, I love it. We get 5 gigs now. I rarely use more than 1. I also called my internet company, didn't ask for the lowest unadvertised rate though but did get the bill cut in half and got more bandwidth. Paid off all debt, live on the cheap.....LIFE IS GOOD. Thank you for your inspiration.
It's not only a waste of money but often the results are hilarious. Eating well, sleeping enough, exercising enough, good moisturizers and HEALTHY entertainment is far more beneficial to anyone's appearance. I have always done my own nails and nobody needs to buy clothes every month. Buy quality, not quantity.
@@GrannyLinnThey want to but I think people will fight it. There are too many small businesses who would be hurt by fees if it were card only and too many unbanked people who would not be able to survive without cash!
I just finished going over my bills... rent went up and I had no choice but to reduce all spending to almost nil. My monthly bills other than rent are now electric, cell phone, internet, bank fee, renters insurance (EVERYONE should have that!), Grand total: $178.86. (About $130 in USA funds.) That is as low as I can go ATM. I am cheap... but I still got my monthly bills down $133.04 a month. That is almost $1600 a year! I am very happy for the adjustments. It will mean some long term adjustments that will help me in the future.
En Madrid voy a una academia de peluquería y por 6 euros me corta el pelo una alumna y la profe retoca los errores , voy cada 2 meses !!!! Ahora ten paciencia tarda más de una hora 😂😪😪😂
I have super curly hair and they would charge me up to 120-145 dollars everywhere I went for a simple hair cut, I taught myself over 10 years ago and have probably saved 10s of thousands of dollars because I also cut my husband's hair now
For women who have their grey roots colored at a salon, I highly recommend trying it yourself at home. I've been coloring my roots since the forced lockdown of 2020. Huge savings for me.
I live in Northern California and try to save like nobody. I screamed at the electric gas company because they just said they're going to put a surplus on electric. So if you make a certain amount they're going to charge you. For us it was $55 dollars. That's somewhat what we pay sometimes on electric between $55-75 a month. My hands went up into the air. I was lucky my husband taught me how to cook. I buy vegetables that cost less and can be used in multiple dishes. Carrots, celery (even though I used to pay fifty cents before the juicing), onion, potatoes, garlic, cabbage, sometimes broccoli and cauliflower. Sometimes kale when in season. I even dice the stem of the kale and cook them more. Cauliflower and broccoli have a stem you can use too. If my husband has any bones even when we are eating off the bones, I take and make broth. I hand dry herbs that I grow on our apartment deck and some vegetables too. Last year I bought a small counter oven because I could use less energy. Same with turning off certain things to save electricity. I happen to land on your channel and I like it
I just switched to mint mobile ystdy. Had to get new badly needed phone. My old carrier was uncooperative to transfer my number. After 2nd shop, finally got service installed. Took almost 4 HOURS to get it done. Whew! Looking forward to some great savings now from Mint Mobile
Hi Prepper Princess, Love your channel, am almost sure someone has suggested this. To warm you and your 2 adorable dogs, you have to add a loft or second story. I know, not cheap, yet some how I know you can do it, if there is a way. Mike and I live in a 1927 Stone cottage home and it has an unfinished 2nd story. At first we didn’t realize how much warmer it is UPSTAIRS, and so for couple of years we froze and we weren't as smart as you with electric blankets and vests and socks. Now, in our upstairs it's oh so warm, like 72°, you feel human and I know you know what I mean by this. We shut the house heat off at night, in the morning, we use a small room heater and we turn on the Central heat only til it gets warmed up, doesn't take long.
I bought my own modem, but I had so much trouble staying connected (with Comcast) that I had to go back to renting theirs. No problems with theirs. I’m sure they were scrambling it somehow, but anyway my own modem didn’t work. It wasn’t worth the trouble.
Homemade pizza vs restaurant bought Don't go out to eat vs making all meals at home Coffee and tea can b brewed 2 times... yes for real ... saving gained per extra cup. My rent has gone up 250.00 per month over the past 5 yrs.Not my income. Matter fact health insurance went up from job . Car insurance went up. Ele went up . Gas food utility and dry goods went up.I think 401kretiment has crapped out. Got to write a gratitude list daily just to balance out the losses on my spirit.
My favorite hobby is bird watching. Initial expense is binoculars and then your set. Also I read magazines and books for free with Libby. A tablet and a library card
I don't save any "money". We get our checks, pay all our bills and then buy preps. Any savings go into gold and silver. I once put $20 into bitcoin. When it reached $400.00, I cashed it out and bought silver. As for now, we have credit card debit on 4 cards. 2 are hubby's and 2 are mine. My 3 year car loan will be paid off in July. Once that $500 monthly payment is gone, that will go to pay off hubby's credit cards. Then mine will go. After that...we throw money on the principle of the mortgage. We plan to be debt free by or before 2030. We are always up to date on our bills.
I'm in a strange place having taken most of my savings to pay off a vehicle loan. It's not frugal to have a new vehicle but this is my bed and I'm gonna lay in it, hopefully I get 15 years of usage out of it.
My hubs trans went out in his work car so he took mine. I went without a car for awhile. We just bought a 98 Nissan Maxima for 400. Yes it's rusty and old but it runs well. I don't care about the looks. It was way cheaper then a new trans. When we find a used trans the car will go to my daughter and I will get my car back. No loan and insurance is cheap
I called our internet and saved money, got rid of our tv service and stream with Roku, paid off our home and cars. In PA we have to pay taxes which are quite high… thank for your advice!
My homeowners insurance was going to increase by $900 a year. I called around and found another policy that was just a little more than my original plan. I always bundle and my car insurance was less with the new policy and my motorcycle insurance went from over $100 a year to just $28 a year. Now I'm paying less than I was originally for the entire package with the same coverage.
Helping my sons girlfriend get her finances in order. Mint mobile has a $15 a month special for unlimited going right now. We are switching her over to it this week!
I live rural, where there is no wifi to reduce my gig use. I have 2 cell phones, and pay $70. per month. However, that $70. pays for all my internet (hotspots), phone, and TV needs. I have had Roku's since 2012, when I cut cable, and don't pay for any streaming services.
I remember my grandma talking about the depression. She’d get upset if we wasted anything, especially food. I learned a lot from her. Great video. I’m a new subscriber and enjoy your videos!
PP I like watching your videos. I'm always learning something new! ❤ I like reading the "comments " because you also learn from other people on how they find deals or savings.😊
I called around and saved over $100 a month on car insurance with State Farm. I have full coverage on 2 ten year old vehicles. I was paying 175 a month. Now im paying 60 a month and I got 10,000 in life insurance for FREE!
I've had my 2001 infinity since 2016 (bought for 1800). It still works. Now, I've been recently blessed by my best friend. She paid $5000 worth of car repairs so that I could keep this car running in great condition for the unforseen future. It's has 218000 miles and runs wonderfully.
I’ve been on the fence about mint mobile, I started to sign up the. It seemed scamming so I renewed for 3 more months with straight talk. I am now planning to sign up for mint mobile in 3 months when my current plan expires, thank you!
In my experience there is nothing more likely to enthuse you to get frugal, save and cut back than the difference between keeping a roof over your head and living in your car.
When my kids were little my mil would buy us a 1 year zoo pass. We would pack lunch & have a blast. Ask for zoo or aquarium or museum passes for Christmas or birth days or if they ask what can I do?
i’ve always taken the great depression as a thing to guard against-how would I survive that if it happened again? it’s why I save-and try to be prepared. maybe a long shot but I have a child to look after. can’t imagine not being able to provide.
😊 Thank you p princess for all you share with us, for all you have achieved from nothing. You inspire me and show me everything is possible with discipline, common sense and perseverance! Thank you
Tip: if you have a water heater tank, wrap it in a blanket and turn the temperature to where the shower is warm enough when you turn on ONLY the hot water valve.
A big tip: It is cheaper for me to use two newish preloved family’s cell phones and two basic level plans, as the data is huge, and I use them to hotspot other devices. One phone is iOS, one Android. The one provider rolls over any unused monthly data for me. I also claim one phone as a business expense as I’m on call sometimes. I speak to my utility provider twice per year, and change them if needed. I ensure I mainly use off peak and I also have solar. I only ever use a small flashlight if getting up for water at night, or going to the garage. Compare your current in use heaters costs - gas v electricity. Only take the chill off the room if it’s not winter. Another great video. Thx PP 🥰
You asked us to report back what happens when calling AAA about Auto and other insurance and so here goes. I spoke to a gentleman from there who first told me that he didn't think that my coverages were high enough and he didn't really like to work with people that don't have higher amounts! My car is 10 years old, although I have pretty low miles, but anyway my coverage is more than adequate. I own my car outright. I have full coverage and I also carry pip, but he didn't think the amounts were enough. I live in Washington State which does not offer uninsured motorist, they only offer underinsured motorist and that's why I have pip. This man who is an insurance broker is telling me that I can get uninsured motorist in Washington State, then he backpedals and says it's wrapped up into underinsured but I don't need underinsured motorist. Then he tells me he doesn't think that I would have many options because I have a Kia Rio and right now there are a lot of them being stolen. I told him that I use my car's alarm system and I also use a steering wheel locking device. Then he said I'm probably getting the best rate what's my current carrier. Wow, I'm glad to not be working with them but I didn't expect someone to try to shame me into purchasing coverage I don't need.
@PrepperPrincess I did call AAA and then they had one of their agents call me back. They said how AAA works is they find insurance for you, sort of like a broker.
I have called around various insurance companies. Everyone tells me they cannot beat the price of my current coverage. My dad put me on State Farm when I was 18 and I have been with them my entire life. I'm now 64. They say my policy is "grandfathered " whatever that means. I guess it pays to be loyal to a company. Who would have known?
Good evening PP, totally.. I have an emergency - needs to save at least $10K within next summer. I have a median income - I can do that. I have free phone and plan through my job, I am with a trade union, through them I get discounts on insurance, banking etc. I have cut every expense possible, that are not necessary to have. I still budget for a little pocket money, so I can have a coffee or a movie or a bottle of wine during the month. I dont have to spend the money, but it is there, if I am invited somewhere.
I've been with AAA since 1985. Saving a boatload on auto insurance(for my E-250 that is both a personal and business vehicle - I combine business use with doing my errands/personal uses, often)..
I cant believe you got your new car in 2015?! My word, time fly’s by so fast! Happy you sold it at such a great time 😊 Are you loving the new area? I always love and appreciate your humor. Nothing but love and blessings for you and your family, friends, and those fur babies. ✨🙏🏻✨♥️✨
I bought my car a Honda off of Facebook marketplace right before the pandemic started up. I suggest anyone that will get a car from marketplace to have some kind of savings because the car will need some type of repairs to get it on the road. And also make sure that someone that knows carswell go with you to check out the car
Ok, you told me so.........😆My phone and my husband are now on Mint Mobile for a couple of years now. Saved a bunch. For some reason here in Florida it is $20/mth. The next thing we will attack is our car insurance. We both have old car, and I don't see why we shouldn't go on Liability only. I know you mentioned that before, but it only entered my slow brain today. Thanks.
I'm Debt Free in '23!!!!! And vow never to go into debt again!!!!!!
@donnae9566thank you! Took me 3 years of focus and commitment. Paid off in June 2023!
Yay! 🎉
Congratulations 🎉! I’ll be in 2024!!!
@@sabrinafrederick4141 that's when you say "Debt No More in '24!"
HURRAY!
People always ask me why I don't buy a house, new car, bigger apartment, expensive clothes/jewelry or whatever. But I'm 62 and I did all that stuff. I earned a 6-figure salary and spent every dime. Then something changed after I turned 50 and realized I had nothing saved for retirement. I sold everything, paid off all my debt and starting saving 70% of my income. Now my priority is having a big pile of cash so I can live a simple life without all those things for the next 20+ years.
I drive a '98 Toyota Corolla that my mom gave me in 2005 before she passed away. I keep it up and repair it when things come up. It is such a great car. It has new headliner, headlights, sun film, numerous parts, etc.Earlier today I was parked next to a brand new $60, 000 truck. Haha! All I could think was that I was so glad to have my paid for car.
My car’s a 2010 Toyota. I live near the beach; rust eventually eats at your vehicle…I recently went and had the undercarriage of my car scraped of all the rust under there. I then took it to my mechanic who coated the undersides with rust proof protection. All of that cost me $285…I now have a car that could probably last me another 10-15 years, because of course, it’s paid for!
My biggest cost now is feeding my six feral cat colonies, my seven foster cats, and two outside cats a long with my 10 rescued cats. But because I'm debt free and not materialistic, I have enough to live comfortably on. I will never stop taking care of those who can't take care of themselves. I love all my cats.
You are awesome! I take care of a cat colony and some of them are getting tame/trusting me and getting close and letting me touch.
@gypsy2007 Thank you, and THANK YOU for caring for a colony.. I wish you and your colony the very best.
I totally agree when you have no choice you will be able to save.
I saved $70 a month switching to Mint!
And $20 a month by dumping Netflix!
Thanks for the encouragement PP!
@@chaoticallysay2625 if you mean Netflix, there's a commercial version now, 5.99 ( canadian, maybe less in usa) and there are very few, and often 0 commercials. Dropping it does save more, I know.
I would take whatever I got for a raise and put it in my 401K and live on the same amount. Retired and debt free here. I like adding rice to my soup stock.
My parents had to wait in line for bread, sugar and other items. Bartering and being creative to make ends meet was and is still the norm in most of Eastern Europe. I am proud of the fact I grew up in Hungary. The work ethics I developed there serves me to this day.
Maryland only has 3 free fishing days for 2024. My son loves to fish so him paying for a license is worth it. It’s his relaxation and we get food. It works for us.
I called Xfinity and saved $30 a month. Thanks. I also paid off my mortgage and an out of debt.
I don’t go to the movies and buy expensive popcorn, sodas and hotdogs. Instead, I watch Prepper Princess and hope for a miracle.
People spend too much money! My husband and I are mortgage free and it’s such a blessing.
Talking to a friend she made me realize how resourceful and frugal I actually am! My husband and I have 4 children and live below the “poverty line” on the east coast. She asked me if I’d start a channel to share and I finally decided to post for the first time today 🫣
You are a great inspiration for me as I’ve been watching you for several years now. Hopefully I can help inspire other low income families like you’ve done for me. Thank you for sharing on here!
Love your channel. Glad you posted.😊
I'd love to learn from a person living in a truly small income and doing fine with a large family. Keep posting.
@@jfranklin9549 thank you!
In the past year I lowered my internet by $40 a month by switching providers, lowered my phone bill by $28 a month by getting a different plan, my insurance by $30 a year by paying the full year up front, my water bill by $4 a month, and my gas bill by $23 a month by being frugal. It is possible. This adds up to $1,170 for the year.
Boom! Mic drop!
All your numbers actually add up to $125 a month which is $1,500 a year. Enough to save and feel you are making a difference. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@PrepperPrincesswould you please consider making a video on how you found your property manager for your house in Arizona. Also the plus and minuses of having a property manager.
With the price of gasoline, I'm becoming more frugal 😅
Here in Florida, anyone over 65 can fish for free. That serves me well, since I have a ginormous, spring-fed pond about 5 minutes from my house, and a next door neighbor with a bass boat that loves company. Girlfriend - Using your advice I have saved so much money! Just in the past two months, I'm now saving over $115 each month just on my internet, and i live in a rural area. Keep doing what you do - Many of us really appreciate you!
Having traveled overseas for years, I can say with great certainty that most Americans have no idea what true suffering really means. Here, going without wifi or cable for a few hours causes outrage. In some of the countries I've visited, food we throw out would be considered a delicacy.
I agree. I have been to places where people live in shacks that are made of materials we would call garbage and don’t have clean water…or running water
Yea, we’re spoiled.
So sad 🙏
It's one thing to be ungrateful or no work ethic, it's another when government leaders become a crime syndicate and and take your hard earned income....
Just went to collect a free armchair, found on Facebook market. Waiting patiently for things we would like pays off.
This was another £30-100 I did not have to spend.🎉
I got my grocery bill last month to $108 and change down from $224 the previous month. A lot of what helped was watching cooking videos on youtube for how to eat for $20 a week or whatever.
I love how you promoted HOMESTED TESSIE🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😊
I would NOT unplug the fridge. It will take more energy to get it back to a safe cold temperature than it will just leaving it on. Other appliances should be unplugged, though, when not in use.
I would be afraid I would forget to plug it back in!
My great aunt’s husband left her with several kids. Family helped, but they had to go out and pick wild greens constantly to eat. In West Virginia there were lots of blackberries, strawberries, apples, and Polk salad, dandelion, lamb’s quarter, plantain, purslane, and branch lettuce. My mom was raised during the depression and taught me much. Times were very hard for some.
Wonderful idea! Just remember to not pick any greens or other edibles off of the roadside since they may be contaminated with automobile chemicals and other chemicals.
@@Pondapple That was the solitary only advantage of the Great Depression. No contaminants, because most people in the country had no vehicle.
I had a T-Mobile senior plan at a flat $50 per month. I switched to Mint at $15 per month. With taxes, the total amount is about $17 per month. I am saving $33 per month or $396 per year. I will soon be calling Cox and dropping cable and getting my internet lowered. I should be able to save about $80 per month or $960 per year. It's silly to keep paying for things I just don't use that much.
I just called the internet company and lowered my bill $40 A MONTH!!! Thank you PP!!!!❤
I called my internet provider to switch to a lower speed and am saving $10/month. Not a big savings, but it adds up over time! So far, no issues with the lower speed❤️ thank you, Prepper Princess!
Be sure you don't spend that $10 dollars on something useless..!
When there's a will there's a way!
Hello! Paid off credit cards. SUPER HAPPY!
If I open a can of soup, I cook about 2 cups of pasta, such as macaroni, to add to the soup and just heat them both together after they are cooked. I've been getting free soup at a local food donation box & doing this. Whenever they have pasta in the box, I grab it also to add to my soups. I generally eat the whole pot of soup with pasta within a day or two for my lunches and dinner, until it's all gone.
Great idea! And if you have any leftover veggies onions or celery you can throw those in too !
Nice idea!
“Prepper Princess, you’re right”: Renegotiating every contract can save money. My husband and I managed to save about 6 MONTHS of expenses! We went to people and talked directly, not over the phone. We asked them if they could suggest something that we didn't know about, so that we could continue to be their customer instead of canceling our contract due to poverty. If you don't ask, I can predict you won't have any changes.
You can add beans to your crockpot stock also. Especially white beans with chicken or turkey.
Learn about food safety. I make casserole, soup, or curry bases. Choose 3-6 ingredients onions, garlic, carrots, celery, or add tomatoes, herbs etc. Sauté, or blanch veggies in boiling water & freeze between baking paper in a rectangular dish. Remove frozen discs and re-package them safely in bundles. Pre-cook bolognaise or lasagna sauces without pasta. Assemble anytime later. It’s a game changer for busy people. If using canned beans for one, freeze the rest for soups. Bake bread heel cubes for Caesar salad croutons. Bake an extra potato, add mayo mixed with crushed cooked egg yolk, ham, scallions. An easy potato salad for work. I buy bulk butter & freeze half, also nuts for satays, coffee.
When we had kids at home, I posted the monthly budget on the refrigerator. I didn't lecture the kids. I didn't even mention it. I just counted on their curiosity. All kids should know their family's finances. By the way, we are upper middle class. 😊
Princess, I've used AAA for 29 years.
We didn't live cheaply. The kids would ask why there weren't other kids having fun at the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. We explained the cost, but that I believe that kids should enjoy the theater and we should support the theater.
When the kids were young, we told them that we would pay for cable TV *OR* an ADSL phone line. Our little gaming nerds didn't hesitate a second to say the ADSL line. We had our own household server computer. Those were the internet early days!
That is such a great idea. Proud of you for doing that because them growing up knowing about finances probably made adulthood so much easier for them. Kudos to you! 🎉
That's a fantastic idea
I do call n I negotiate new deals all the time with
Comcast or Geico. I saw that my home insurance was going up $40, to me being on a fixed disability income of $1100 a month $40 is a big deal, I call them n notice the reason my bill went up is because they had my house insured for $500,000. My house has never been appraised for that much ever, so why would they raise it to that much when I have ALWAYS had it insured for $250,000. I told the lady I want it back down to $250,000 that dropped my bill $786 a yr, n now I'm paying even less than I was paying, by $20. It is a hassle but like u say 15 minutes is all it takes
Maybe the cost to rebuild today, including new or prevailing building codes, would be much more than $250,000?
My maternal grandparents born 1901 and 1902 had 10 children lived on a farm and fed many people during the Depression. Grandmother died 1950 full term with 11th child. Religion stated birth control was a sin. She fed many people in the community. In the 80s when I took my grandfather to town people were thanking him stating they would not be alive if not for the food he provided. He remarried again and Grammie told me how terrible the Depression was to get through. Her first husband developed a heart problem unable to work later died. They lived in town. She cried talking about how terrible it was. I have never forgotten how she explained how she had to sift out the weevils from flour to make bread. It was a horrible experience and many people had PTSD which no one knew. How many people will feed their communities or neighbors now? I have no idea. Very scary times.
As regards getting an idea about the depression Era, I'm a big believer in having kids/teenagers watch The Grapes of Wrath! My grandfather wanted me to watch that when I was a kid and wow, just wow! I'm 50 and people my age weren't yet born back then of course by the iPhone slinging teenagers of today have AB-SO-LUTE-LY no idea of what real life was back then.
A loving caring helping close family if blood or friends might be the only hope for our nation . As elders pass on the profits if spent saved correctly will help the next generation . That’s a lot of sacrifice . I have internet but antenna TV free . It’s a lifestyle to be comfortable in .
@@vmobile890 Agreed!
Thank you for encouraging "Homestead Tessie."
Hi Prepper P from up here in Canada. Just saw that Homestead Tessie just celebrated her 100,000 th subscription award from RUclips. She gave you credit for sharing her channel with your followers. God knows the great gift you gave to Tessie :)
My parents both went through the Great Depression. My dad joined the CCC to earn a living. His father died when he was 12, so he became the man of the house. My mother had no toys. She taught me how to make toys. Neither one of them went to high school due to their individual situations. My mom got her GED in the 1970's. My dad had no time for that. He put in a lot of hours. We have no debt. It's nice. My dad never trusted banks. My car was a rental I bought off the rental company when they were done with it. It's almost 10. My husband's truck was a leftover. It's almost 24.
I just knocked 32.00 off my internet bill by going with a lower speed (Comcast). Still have unlimited data, because I have my 2 college kids living with me. I will take any savings anywhere I can get it!
Forget Ramsey...Prepper is simply authentic, practical, and simply shows us how to do it by her living it.
I love Ramsey. I teach the rice and beans portion of his baby steps
At night we have all the lights off, use a few of the battery operated candles and watch tv. We have saved a ton of money from our electric bill just from doing that. Live beneath your means.
Hello Prepper Princess, I took you advise and moved to Mint, I love it. We get 5 gigs now. I rarely use more than 1. I also called my internet company, didn't ask for the lowest unadvertised rate though but did get the bill cut in half and got more bandwidth. Paid off all debt, live on the cheap.....LIFE IS GOOD. Thank you for your inspiration.
*Some* women spend hundreds of dollars each month on hair, nails, makeup and clothes. Huge savings right there.
It's not only a waste of money but often the results are hilarious. Eating well, sleeping enough, exercising enough, good moisturizers and HEALTHY entertainment is far more beneficial to anyone's appearance. I have always done my own nails and nobody needs to buy clothes every month. Buy quality, not quantity.
And ridiculous handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc. That stuff costs a fortune.
My grandfather didn't trust bank after that he barierd his money in coffee cans all round his property
Smart Grandfather!
I agree, but aren’t they trying to make physical money useless? Or is that just a conspiracy thing?
@@GrannyLinnThey want to but I think people will fight it. There are too many small businesses who would be hurt by fees if it were card only and too many unbanked people who would not be able to survive without cash!
I just finished going over my bills... rent went up and I had no choice but to reduce all spending to almost nil. My monthly bills other than rent are now electric, cell phone, internet, bank fee, renters insurance (EVERYONE should have that!), Grand total: $178.86. (About $130 in USA funds.)
That is as low as I can go ATM. I am cheap... but I still got my monthly bills down $133.04 a month. That is almost $1600 a year! I am very happy for the adjustments. It will mean some long term adjustments that will help me in the future.
Homestead Tessie mention you. So I thought I'd pop over and see how you're doing. Thanks for giving her a shout out❤
The other night I cut my own hair, I just simply refuse to hand someone over 40 to 80 dollars. It came out amazing .
En Madrid voy a una academia de peluquería y por 6 euros me corta el pelo una alumna y la profe retoca los errores , voy cada 2 meses !!!! Ahora ten paciencia tarda más de una hora 😂😪😪😂
Awesome!
I have super curly hair and they would charge me up to 120-145 dollars everywhere I went for a simple hair cut, I taught myself over 10 years ago and have probably saved 10s of thousands of dollars because I also cut my husband's hair now
Same. I cut my own hair and have for the past 12 years. Anyone can. Just check out all the youtube videos tutorials showing how to cut ones own hair.
For women who have their grey roots colored at a salon, I highly recommend trying it yourself at home. I've been coloring my roots since the forced lockdown of 2020. Huge savings for me.
I live in Northern California and try to save like nobody. I screamed at the electric gas company because they just said they're going to put a surplus on electric. So if you make a certain amount they're going to charge you. For us it was $55 dollars. That's somewhat what we pay sometimes on electric between $55-75 a month. My hands went up into the air. I was lucky my husband taught me how to cook. I buy vegetables that cost less and can be used in multiple dishes. Carrots, celery (even though I used to pay fifty cents before the juicing), onion, potatoes, garlic, cabbage, sometimes broccoli and cauliflower. Sometimes kale when in season. I even dice the stem of the kale and cook them more. Cauliflower and broccoli have a stem you can use too. If my husband has any bones even when we are eating off the bones, I take and make broth. I hand dry herbs that I grow on our apartment deck and some vegetables too. Last year I bought a small counter oven because I could use less energy. Same with turning off certain things to save electricity. I happen to land on your channel and I like it
You didn't even mention your "Frugal Fishtank" in the background. No fish/food/maintenance/water required! :)
I was actually going to buy an electric fireplace until I saw this. Now I am repurposing an old computer.
I switched to Mint last fall and am so glad I did. Saved $1,000+ this year. Even more with referrals
I just switched to mint mobile ystdy. Had to get new badly needed phone. My old carrier was uncooperative to transfer my number. After 2nd shop, finally got service installed. Took almost 4 HOURS to get it done. Whew! Looking forward to some great savings now from Mint Mobile
Did you have to buy their phone to get the service?
@@dlight2669 nope. Just swapped out the SIM card
Hi Prepper Princess,
Love your channel, am almost sure someone has suggested this. To warm you and your 2 adorable dogs, you have to add a loft or second story. I know, not cheap, yet some how I know you can do it, if there is a way. Mike and I live in a 1927 Stone cottage home and it has an unfinished 2nd story. At first we didn’t realize how much warmer it is UPSTAIRS, and so for couple of years we froze and we weren't as smart as you with electric blankets and vests and socks. Now, in our upstairs it's oh so warm, like 72°, you feel human and I know you know what I mean by this. We shut the house heat off at night, in the morning, we use a small room heater and we turn on the Central heat only til it gets warmed up, doesn't take long.
I bought my own modem, but I had so much trouble staying connected (with Comcast) that I had to go back to renting theirs. No problems with theirs. I’m sure they were scrambling it somehow, but anyway my own modem didn’t work. It wasn’t worth the trouble.
Homemade pizza vs restaurant bought
Don't go out to eat vs making all meals at home
Coffee and tea can b brewed 2 times... yes for real ... saving gained per extra cup.
My rent has gone up 250.00 per month over the past 5 yrs.Not my income. Matter fact health insurance went up from job . Car insurance went up. Ele went up . Gas food utility and dry goods went up.I think 401kretiment has crapped out. Got to write a gratitude list daily just to balance out the losses on my spirit.
Hang in there with time things getvbetter
My favorite hobby is bird watching. Initial expense is binoculars and then your set. Also I read magazines and books for free with Libby. A tablet and a library card
I don't save any "money". We get our checks, pay all our bills and then buy preps. Any savings go into gold and silver. I once put $20 into bitcoin. When it reached $400.00, I cashed it out and bought silver. As for now, we have credit card debit on 4 cards. 2 are hubby's and 2 are mine. My 3 year car loan will be paid off in July. Once that $500 monthly payment is gone, that will go to pay off hubby's credit cards. Then mine will go. After that...we throw money on the principle of the mortgage. We plan to be debt free by or before 2030. We are always up to date on our bills.
Hey I did that! I saved roughly$ 350 from calling AAA, mint and something else...
Roku?
You can also add rice instead of noodles in your chicken soup.
Cook your potatoes in chicken stock and have a nice potato soup. Add onion, carrots, celery, etc.
Thank you for another interesting and motivating video!
I'm in a strange place having taken most of my savings to pay off a vehicle loan. It's not frugal to have a new vehicle but this is my bed and I'm gonna lay in it, hopefully I get 15 years of usage out of it.
Me Too. I just got a new Honda hybrid. My old car has to much work to get Fixed 🙃 😫.
You always have a choice. You are responsible so you choose to save and not blow $10-20 at Macdonalds for each meal.
My hubs trans went out in his work car so he took mine. I went without a car for awhile. We just bought a 98 Nissan Maxima for 400. Yes it's rusty and old but it runs well. I don't care about the looks. It was way cheaper then a new trans. When we find a used trans the car will go to my daughter and I will get my car back. No loan and insurance is cheap
I called our internet and saved money, got rid of our tv service and stream with Roku, paid off our home and cars. In PA we have to pay taxes which are quite high… thank for your advice!
My homeowners insurance was going to increase by $900 a year. I called around and found another policy that was just a little more than my original plan. I always bundle and my car insurance was less with the new policy and my motorcycle insurance went from over $100 a year to just $28 a year. Now I'm paying less than I was originally for the entire package with the same coverage.
👋 My dear. Just luv watching your videos and your wisdom.
Helping my sons girlfriend get her finances in order. Mint mobile has a $15 a month special for unlimited going right now. We are switching her over to it this week!
I called my cell phone and am saving $10 a month and reduced my tv bill by $10 a month
That’s $240 a year. That’s a weekend getaway right there!
$10*12=$120
I came to say your healthy lifestyle and eating shows in your lovely skin!
I just switched my homeowner's insurance yesterday and saved me $150 a year
I live rural, where there is no wifi to reduce my gig use. I have 2 cell phones, and pay $70. per month. However, that $70. pays for all my internet (hotspots), phone, and TV needs. I have had Roku's since 2012, when I cut cable, and don't pay for any streaming services.
I remember my grandma talking about the depression. She’d get upset if we wasted anything, especially food. I learned a lot from her.
Great video. I’m a new subscriber and enjoy your videos!
In Southern New Mexico, used cars are at new car prices. Car dealerships are the biggest ripoff !!!!
PP I like watching your videos. I'm always learning something new! ❤
I like reading the "comments " because you also learn from other people on how they find deals or savings.😊
I called around and saved over $100 a month on car insurance with State Farm. I have full coverage on 2 ten year old vehicles. I was paying 175 a month. Now im paying 60 a month and I got 10,000 in life insurance for FREE!
I'm also with State Farm, for over 30 yrs.
I've had my 2001 infinity since 2016 (bought for 1800). It still works. Now, I've been recently blessed by my best friend. She paid $5000 worth of car repairs so that I could keep this car running in great condition for the unforseen future. It's has 218000 miles and runs wonderfully.
I’ve been on the fence about mint mobile, I started to sign up the. It seemed scamming so I renewed for 3 more months with straight talk. I am now planning to sign up for mint mobile in 3 months when my current plan expires, thank you!
At 75 my real estate taxes are not free in kansas
I just googled. If you are over 65 and are under a specific income threshold, you may qualify for an exemption in your state.
You are so inspiring. Thank you!
In my experience there is nothing more likely to enthuse you to get frugal, save and cut back than the difference between keeping a roof over your head and living in your car.
I called AAA for home owners and car insurance saving over $550 a year
When my kids were little my mil would buy us a 1 year zoo pass. We would pack lunch & have a blast.
Ask for zoo or aquarium or museum passes for Christmas or birth days or if they ask what can I do?
My son got me a zoo membership for my 50th birthday this year and I love it! I pack a lunch and go.
You are a great teacher ❤
Just an awesome gal who is helping and entertaining us ❤
i’ve always taken the great depression as a thing to guard against-how would I survive that if it happened again? it’s why I save-and try to be prepared. maybe a long shot but I have a child to look after. can’t imagine not being able to provide.
When the mtg is paid off. You are a renter. To the government.
You are technically a renter to the government before it is paid off too.
😊 Thank you p princess for all you share with us, for all you have achieved from nothing. You inspire me and show me everything is possible with discipline, common sense and perseverance! Thank you
Try leftover rice in your chicken soup. Delicious.
You are glowing girl! ✨️ thanks so much for all your useful information, much appreciated ❤
Tip: if you have a water heater tank, wrap it in a blanket and turn the temperature to where the shower is warm enough when you turn on ONLY the hot water valve.
That what we do in the summer time my propane lasts for ever, winter is another story unfortunately
A big tip: It is cheaper for me to use two newish preloved family’s cell phones and two basic level plans, as the data is huge, and I use them to hotspot other devices. One phone is iOS, one Android. The one provider rolls over any unused monthly data for me. I also claim one phone as a business expense as I’m on call sometimes. I speak to my utility provider twice per year, and change them if needed. I ensure I mainly use off peak and I also have solar. I only ever use a small flashlight if getting up for water at night, or going to the garage. Compare your current in use heaters costs - gas v electricity. Only take the chill off the room if it’s not winter. Another great video. Thx PP 🥰
You asked us to report back what happens when calling AAA about Auto and other insurance and so here goes. I spoke to a gentleman from there who first told me that he didn't think that my coverages were high enough and he didn't really like to work with people that don't have higher amounts! My car is 10 years old, although I have pretty low miles, but anyway my coverage is more than adequate. I own my car outright. I have full coverage and I also carry pip, but he didn't think the amounts were enough. I live in Washington State which does not offer uninsured motorist, they only offer underinsured motorist and that's why I have pip. This man who is an insurance broker is telling me that I can get uninsured motorist in Washington State, then he backpedals and says it's wrapped up into underinsured but I don't need underinsured motorist. Then he tells me he doesn't think that I would have many options because I have a Kia Rio and right now there are a lot of them being stolen. I told him that I use my car's alarm system and I also use a steering wheel locking device. Then he said I'm probably getting the best rate what's my current carrier. Wow, I'm glad to not be working with them but I didn't expect someone to try to shame me into purchasing coverage I don't need.
Don’t call a broker. Call AAA directly and ask for a quote. Then compare it to what you are currently paying. Brokers work on commission
@PrepperPrincess I did call AAA and then they had one of their agents call me back. They said how AAA works is they find insurance for you, sort of like a broker.
I have called around various insurance companies. Everyone tells me they cannot beat the price of my current coverage. My dad put me on State Farm when I was 18 and I have been with them my entire life. I'm now 64. They say my policy is "grandfathered " whatever that means. I guess it pays to be loyal to a company. Who would have known?
Thanks for another really helpful video. Hello from Nottingham, England.
Love you so much! You are awesome and give wonderful advice! I have my 15 yr watching you!
Hi Prepper Princess, Rocky and Nala, hope everyone is doing good
You mentioned having a sedan. I love mine. It's a 2012, no car payment, and gets good mileage.
I'm new to your channel and I'm hooked! I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!!❤
Good evening PP, totally.. I have an emergency - needs to save at least $10K within next summer. I have a median income - I can do that. I have free phone and plan through my job, I am with a trade union, through them I get discounts on insurance, banking etc. I have cut every expense possible, that are not necessary to have. I still budget for a little pocket money, so I can have a coffee or a movie or a bottle of wine during the month. I dont have to spend the money, but it is there, if I am invited somewhere.
I've been with AAA since 1985. Saving a boatload on auto insurance(for my E-250 that is both a personal and business vehicle - I combine business use with doing my errands/personal uses, often)..
LOL we are both wearing a vest and long sleeve gray long sleeve t-shirts.
Great info and helpful. Calling Mint mobile today. Thank you!
I cant believe you got your new car in 2015?! My word, time fly’s by so fast! Happy you sold it at such a great time 😊
Are you loving the new area?
I always love and appreciate your humor.
Nothing but love and blessings for you and your family, friends, and those fur babies.
✨🙏🏻✨♥️✨
I got it used in 2017 or 2018.
I bought my car a Honda off of Facebook marketplace right before the pandemic started up. I suggest anyone that will get a car from marketplace to have some kind of savings because the car will need some type of repairs to get it on the road. And also make sure that someone that knows carswell go with you to check out the car
Ok, you told me so.........😆My phone and my husband are now on Mint Mobile for a couple of years now. Saved a bunch. For some reason here in Florida it is $20/mth. The next thing we will attack is our car insurance. We both have old car, and I don't see why we shouldn't go on Liability only. I know you mentioned that before, but it only entered my slow brain today. Thanks.