How to Save $500 a Month with a LOW INCOME

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  • @JournalAsYouWishStacyCarpenter
    @JournalAsYouWishStacyCarpenter Год назад +109

    Things my friends and I do as single moms to save money:
    Trade services: example; I do cut and colour on a friend and she does my taxes
    Babysit: take turns watching each others kids instead of paying a sitter to get your errands done
    Pot luck party with your friends and everyone bring containers to share leftovers after
    Books, toys, clothes swap

    • @tinanolan1485
      @tinanolan1485 Год назад +3

      Great tips on trading services

    • @iqraayasmin3939
      @iqraayasmin3939 Год назад +5

      love that! even those who aren't single mums can learn from this and save money

    • @TheTiayahi
      @TheTiayahi Год назад +3

      These are fantastic ideas!

    • @TheTiayahi
      @TheTiayahi Год назад +2

      Libraries are a great place for FREE entertainment and learning.
      Free books, movies, activities, and lectures. Some libraries have quiet study rooms that can be used.

    • @timisaac8121
      @timisaac8121 3 месяца назад

      Darling, please re consider on taxes. To decline professional service, it means you "leave money on the table". It is far too expensive to consider doing this. For example, did you get the Saver's Credit in 2023? Ask the nice lady what the dollars are? Is your business a hobby or actual business? If it is an actual business, can you use Form 8829? Oh, you can? Does it help you by reducing tax? Believe me, over time, you can improve but not by someone trading for cuts and color.

  • @laurab9518
    @laurab9518 Год назад +9

    I do that. How? I have two bank Accts from two different financial institutions. As soon as I get paid I go to one bank and withdraw a large Amount of paycheck (leaving some for everyday bills). Then I go to the other bank and deposit it into a savings I never touch. This way I have less cash on me for, and more savings for real needs and cannot buy much. And doing this, I am about to become debt free after being over 20k in debt

  • @JustMe-wu9ig
    @JustMe-wu9ig Год назад +13

    That $35 Amazon cart thing is how I get free shipping. 💰

  • @elizabethdouglas
    @elizabethdouglas Год назад +55

    Wonderful video! So true about Amazon Prime. I had that very experience recently of looking at my order history and thinking I could have lived without so much of it. I'm trying a no-buy year for 2023. In just 2 weeks there have been so many times I was going to buy something but then didn't. Very eye opening. Congratulations on the continuing growth of your channel-well deserved!

    • @g.m.4877
      @g.m.4877 Год назад +3

      This is actually something I might write. I have wasted so much money with Amazon and eBay that when I look back through my purchase lists I cringe. The positive is that I have stopped buying unnecessary stuff that I wouldn't have given a second thought to in the past and, like you 2023 is a No Spend Year!

    • @angieprice7206
      @angieprice7206 Год назад

      I smiled at your comment about making a grocery list and sticking to it. When we went through the covid lockdown I stayed home as I have health issues. A friend took my lists and bought the groceries. After a while I realized I was saving a lot of money. She was sticking to the lists. Evidently I hadn’t been doing that.
      You are right. The small amounts add up.

  • @danklein8587
    @danklein8587 Год назад +43

    I am terrified at not having enough money to survive. That motivates me to save money and life is very good for me financially-:)

    • @teres469
      @teres469 Год назад +4

      I'm the same and if you don't have it you dont spend it haha....common sense!

    • @danklein8587
      @danklein8587 Год назад +3

      Common Sense rules in this world that we live in-:)

    • @brendaleblanc4088
      @brendaleblanc4088 10 месяцев назад

      This is very true.

  • @honestafgreta2010
    @honestafgreta2010 Год назад +47

    Your videos keep getting better and better!

  • @esterdrass4964
    @esterdrass4964 8 месяцев назад +3

    The breaking it down into small numbers is great. It makes it seem possible rather than big numbers that seem so unreachable. I am sort of becoming obsessed with these videos to help me keep this modest spending going. Between these videos and the Ramsey show, I am realizing I don't need what I want most of the time. I am loving going to a store to buy something and only leave with that something, this is hard for me at a grocery store but I managed that yesterday. I always find myself wandering around and then buying stuff I didn't plan on buying and don't actually need.

  • @lynnoorman2144
    @lynnoorman2144 Год назад +9

    It is the little changes that become routine habits that matter. I regularly pay in cash and empty my purse each week of coins and save them up - this makes a couple of pounds a month! I liked your point that if you have treats all the time, then they cease to be treats. I like real tea (not tea bags) and coffee (not instant) , for example that I make at home. Recently, due to being mega busy, I ran out. Felt very deprived for three days - yet it had got to the point where I didn't realise how delicious it was. Rather than order it and wait a day or two for delivery I actually drove the shop (in another town) to buy some more!

  • @karlaschmidt4229
    @karlaschmidt4229 Год назад +18

    Just paused the video, cancelled amazon prime, and came back. Thank you!

  • @ny2phillyholloway592
    @ny2phillyholloway592 Год назад +13

    There is a high price to pay for convenience for sure. Once you start seeing your money grow it's a great incentive!!

  • @EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777
    @EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 Год назад +11

    I'm doing it thanks to you, you made me think about the fact that I don't need to continue to buy things that I don't even use, I had a hording problem actually and it made me very depressed all did was buy things thinking it would make me feel better it did for a moment then it wore off, I even wanted to buy a classic car a fifty nine Cadillac but friends and family talked me out of it thank Goodness..I don't want to ever do that again because it made my life hell.😓😓😓.Im glad I realized it's okay to not have everything!!😁

  • @johnnyboyvan
    @johnnyboyvan 9 месяцев назад +4

    I have $500 a month automatically removed towards a TFSA. I don't make that much money as a retiree, but I am able to do that. 😊

  • @maryjones1
    @maryjones1 Год назад +72

    I like how you point out that breaking down the $500, into $17 a day may seem more doable. Psychologically, it made it feel much easier to accomplish for me. Great tip!

  • @2IGs
    @2IGs Месяц назад +3

    May I add to your list, do not save your address and credit card / debit card info anywhere. Make it so you have to find the card and retype the info for every single online purchase. Also, see if your grocery store has an app with digital sales flyers / coupons. I plan meals around the weekly deals.

  • @jennyrieras431
    @jennyrieras431 Год назад +3

    Wow when you put it in the perspective of “that’s a lot of money to be lighting on fire every month” that really resonated with me. My issue is eating out too much. Like @thats a lot of money to be literally flushing down the toliet every month)

  • @irinic9546
    @irinic9546 Год назад +22

    Holy smokes! I watch A LOT of videos on this topic and you covered so much in a very organized and concise manner. I like how you don't hold back - for the most part, we are responsible for our situations. I also like your energy and tone - nothing more irritating than an annoying voice!
    Well done!

  • @edswanerbury5859
    @edswanerbury5859 Год назад +22

    I am fairly new to budgeting my money and also downsizing stuff. I wish I would have been open to this years ago. Better late than never, I suppose. With the help of my hubby, I am now on a budget and can see my actual savings. This inspires me to do little money challenges to save even more money. I appreciate your videos and helpful tips... Kris

  • @lindagutierrez5409
    @lindagutierrez5409 Год назад +6

    I cancelled Amazon prime today, because of poor packaging of my purchases. I was spending 800 a month extra on stuff I didn’t need.

  • @joshua.butler
    @joshua.butler Год назад +28

    Great message Nicole. It's definitely a good tip about Amazon Prime! Most of us really DON'T need it. Also really enjoying the b-roll in this video 😍

  • @AWordofHope
    @AWordofHope Год назад +6

    This is timely, I was just trying to figure this out last night❤🙏🏻 I just switched car insurance went from $70/mo to $47/month🙌🏻 big deal for me. No smoking or drinking, but I need to let go of the $5 coffee 😬 but I stopped my prime membership today.

  • @repentbeforeitstoolate..8239
    @repentbeforeitstoolate..8239 Год назад +8

    $15 dollars for Amazon prime , it's 8 pounds in UK.🇬🇧

  • @tinanolan1485
    @tinanolan1485 Год назад +3

    I just did a minimum spend January. I don’t have mortgage or debt etc but food in the U.K. is so expensive. meal planned around a freezer full of food. Surprising what you can live in. I treat it as a game where it’s me versus the greedy.

  • @donnathomas8612
    @donnathomas8612 Год назад +4

    To save on movie subscriptions, I get a free month of Netflix/Hulu once a year and binge on the shows/series I want to see, then cancel before they charge me for the next month.

  • @FrancisN155
    @FrancisN155 Год назад +19

    This was honestly way better than money saving tips videos from big finance channels. Thank you!

  • @alicec.6195
    @alicec.6195 Год назад +4

    I have cut £50/month in subscriptions and I am minding my groceries and avoiding spending on unnecessary items. Just these costs together will save me £135 monthly. In a year, £1620. Money is like calories, if you don't watch out closely, you pile up the kg quickly.

  • @victorbaird8220
    @victorbaird8220 Год назад +8

    I like how you broke down things by percentage of income

  • @DeanCallaway-nc2rk
    @DeanCallaway-nc2rk Час назад

    Your rants are 100% right on the spot. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll do better and better as time passes. Keep up the great content and waking people up with your common sense approach.

  • @judymcpheron5955
    @judymcpheron5955 Год назад +9

    Thanks Michelle. Just want to say Thanks for all the info. I agree with the blunt label you gave to the car ins co. I approached the last company I had several times for a lower price. (I had no accidents/offense: a clean record) Same old song and dance no results. When I decided to go car less, I dropped them with no explanation. It was two policies, renters also. They continued to send me their brochure even now 4 years later. They did me wrong, I didn't owe them an explanation.

    • @laceyflake2433
      @laceyflake2433 Год назад

      I don’t have a car now but keep up my driver’s license for $8:00 a month. I have a clean record & would have to go back to zero if I didn’t keep it open.

  • @erikagracee9365
    @erikagracee9365 Год назад +15

    Yay new video!!! Been waiting before going to bed. Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @erikagracee9365
      @erikagracee9365 Год назад +1

      By the way, it's 11pm now in my Country🇵🇭

  • @terrigossett6575
    @terrigossett6575 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hey Nicole, your channel is new to me but I love your content. I’m hooked watching something of yours almost every day. I’m 64 and have learned more from you than all my life living! Lol! You’re smart, funny and I love your no nonsense approach to everything. Thank you! Keep making your videos! I also love your little buddy!🐶

  • @richardbuki658
    @richardbuki658 Год назад +6

    Great video - again! 😊 Heading towards 10.000 subscribers! I remember on 22 December 2022 you had 5.000. In term of percentage it is 100% growth! Very impressive!😊

  • @arthurc1971
    @arthurc1971 9 месяцев назад +3

    I love your videos. You have the wisdom of a much older person. Your channel has helped me to save money too

  • @julialexi3833
    @julialexi3833 Год назад +9

    She's actually helped me so much just by watching her video, simple things that might seem so simple that are not so simple are put in more perspective and clarity

  • @k.h.huntinghouse4690
    @k.h.huntinghouse4690 Год назад +6

    Super good advice! Yes, lots of little adjustments we can make each month to get more $ in your pocket. Idea: talk about teaching kids about money with your kids and helping them develop good habits.

  • @pkersoul
    @pkersoul Год назад +6

    Overall I'm pretty happy with my budget but. ..Definitely over spending on snacks and fast food. I work alot and my work can be stressful so I think it's due to stress eating and feeling I never have time...😩

  • @Leahslittlepatchofparadise
    @Leahslittlepatchofparadise Год назад +14

    This is so simple, but so brilliant!
    It's easy to forget what a massive impact our mindset can have👍

  • @Natalie-rm8yz
    @Natalie-rm8yz Год назад +1

    Great video!! ❤️ Keep them coming!

  • @sharonjenkins8388
    @sharonjenkins8388 10 месяцев назад +2

    I have $125 taken out before I get my paycheck each week so I really don't miss it

  • @user-wb9rq5nn2e
    @user-wb9rq5nn2e Год назад +1

    congrats on the 10k. you have a great backlog of videos for us new subs. hard work paying off.

  • @gingerstrait836
    @gingerstrait836 Год назад +1

    Great video!🎉

  • @sherryoloughlin1251
    @sherryoloughlin1251 Год назад +1

    Love your videos learn so much 🤗

  • @dannyzuehlsdorf3697
    @dannyzuehlsdorf3697 8 месяцев назад +2

    Using an inexpensive bicycle to get to and from work has saved me a lot of dough. And if I'm too tired or the weather is $hit I just bike to the train station and use mass transit.

    • @dmbfannh
      @dmbfannh 5 месяцев назад +1

      When I lived in Seattle I barely used my car, I saved time and money using an electric bike to get just about every where in the area it was amazing!

  • @joshuamckillen3712
    @joshuamckillen3712 Год назад +8

    Keep up the good work!💪💪💪

  • @music1914
    @music1914 Год назад +1

    Another great video Nicole !!!!👏👏👏

  • @simoncollingridge1992
    @simoncollingridge1992 6 месяцев назад

    Great vid! Thank you for those tips.

  • @debbiekendrick2663
    @debbiekendrick2663 Год назад +1

    This is a wonderful video. Thank you for posting

  • @bessiesimmonsmusic1368
    @bessiesimmonsmusic1368 Год назад

    Great stuff. I love the mathematical breakdown this helps out a lot.

  • @rosed6058
    @rosed6058 Год назад +9

    Great video Nicole!

  • @Jessikins777
    @Jessikins777 Год назад +9

    So happy your channel is growing! You and Levi deserve it! Much love from AZ 😀

  • @mak2867
    @mak2867 Год назад +4

    Very good info. Thank You!

  • @user-ct8ud6ut6v
    @user-ct8ud6ut6v 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good video thanks for the information.

  • @sabinaadamyan4562
    @sabinaadamyan4562 Год назад +9

    Great video, as always, thanks Nicole! I came across your channel a while ago and I highly respect your lifestyle, character and priorities.

  • @milajb7164
    @milajb7164 Год назад

    Great goal. Thanks for sharing.

  • @katyertle3
    @katyertle3 Год назад +2

    Just started following you recently and I’m enjoying your videos. I find our mindsets to be similar in many areas. ❤

  • @artislumara
    @artislumara Год назад +1

    You inspired me so much! I immediately opened my calculations and edited some of the numbers and subscriptions. Thank you!

  • @SpartanOfFinance
    @SpartanOfFinance Год назад

    Good video. I'm pretty sure I am not your target audience but I shared this with my oldest son and hopefully he can put some of these tips in place. Keep up the good work!

  • @Mrssupermumm
    @Mrssupermumm Год назад +6

    Hi Nicole. What I like about your videos is that not only do you give practical tips but you hive mindset tips too. You are very encouraging. Thank you.

  • @lula4448
    @lula4448 Год назад +5

    You have inspired me!

  • @christineweatherford5852
    @christineweatherford5852 Год назад +5

    I love these type of videos. This and your minimalism videos are the way to my heart.

  • @greg19071961
    @greg19071961 Год назад +1

    Congratulations Nicole! You hit 10K Subscribers! 🥳Love your channel and Levi🐾, you make so much sense to me. Love from Australia.❤

  • @ytchannel1682
    @ytchannel1682 Год назад +11

    You're putting out the best content Nicole, I'd love to see more videos of you talking about your philosophies!

  • @denisereneec
    @denisereneec Год назад +2

    I've been binge watching your videos. You are so young yet have so much wisdom. Love your channel and Levi

  • @kittyweisman6655
    @kittyweisman6655 8 месяцев назад +2

    You are excellent and always entertaining. Such good advice here.

  • @margaretdiscenza795
    @margaretdiscenza795 Год назад

    Great video. Thanks

  • @zooldoo
    @zooldoo Год назад

    Your channel is great. I watch a lot of these channels. This has something new for me. I liked the % viewpoint and the Amazon section. Ta.

  • @debbiekoortzen1154
    @debbiekoortzen1154 Год назад +1

    Thank you Nicole, I absolutely love your videos. Lots of love to you and your furbaby. 🌻

  • @reconstructingleslie4597
    @reconstructingleslie4597 Год назад +2

    Nicole you are wise beyond your years! You give me hope ! Thank you ❤

  • @8aemi
    @8aemi Год назад +7

    👏👏 great motivation… I like how you go towards the philosophy rather than specific tips 🔥

  • @veganfromvenus
    @veganfromvenus Месяц назад +2

    The budget class we never knew we needed. And we get a great teacher. Thank you!

  • @emanuel0417
    @emanuel0417 Год назад +1

    My voice is on a budget, I’m only saying two words, “excellent video,” thanks so much for posting.

  • @Saffygoss
    @Saffygoss Год назад +1

    Also may I thankyou for keeping me company on my last flight as I downloaded the whole channel to binge watch my way to turkey !! 😂

  • @cj222100
    @cj222100 Год назад +4

    One thing about Amazon I noticed too is that it's easy to accidentally sign up for prime. I'm usually very careful about that kind of stuff, but something must've gone wrong & I had to have accidentally clicked something. Fortunately I realized it & canceled immediately, but it made me wonder if anyone else has done the same & didn't realize it in time (or ever).

  • @armandobarbarek
    @armandobarbarek Год назад +8

    There are also apps like shopkick, fetch, and ibota to help us see a small return on our purchases. Just don't buy stuff you don't normally buy. Great vid, Nicole!

    • @AWordofHope
      @AWordofHope Год назад +1

      I got into fetch last fall and I am challenging myself not to cash In points but to save them up!

  • @marycaswell6894
    @marycaswell6894 Год назад +2

    Hi, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, suggestions, ideas & facts. You are a very smart young lady. So happy to have found your channel. TFS ✌

  • @bonnielizarraga7941
    @bonnielizarraga7941 Год назад +1

    I like your videos cause u explain the info in easy digestible bites I also like the fact you are so authentic I think your channel is great I love your content!

  • @Cheri893
    @Cheri893 Год назад

    Money mom talked about your channel. You have such a great perspective as a young person. I'm learning so much.

  • @karenmcdonald6680
    @karenmcdonald6680 Год назад

    You rock. Love your opinions and experience.

  • @kimlewis940
    @kimlewis940 Год назад

    Thank you for this video

  • @mitziisat
    @mitziisat Год назад

    Wow! You're good. Nailed it!!

  • @risaandjesus
    @risaandjesus Год назад +3

    Im transitioning in careers and this advice is inspiring

  • @susandean8584
    @susandean8584 Год назад +1

    10K!! Congratulations Nicole!

  • @ShoestringJane
    @ShoestringJane Год назад +2

    Good video. I totally agree with your comments about Prime. It’s far too easy to impulse spend on the internet generally I feel.

  • @amyjacob2100
    @amyjacob2100 Год назад +2

    Omg! I canceled my Amazon Prime membership! I don’t even know how many years I’ve had it and they charge my card annually and I don’t realize it until after the charge, yet until now I hadn’t made any effort to cancel it. It is now canceled!!! It feels like a weight lifted off me! I wasn’t even using all the stuff that came with it. Netflix is next. Thanks for these great tips!

  • @Shelliblack
    @Shelliblack Год назад +5

    Your are such a nice lady ^^ I also try to save some money with mini choices like you said. It's also good to put that money aside and maybe learn how to invest so we can get passive income

  • @amysteele9778
    @amysteele9778 Год назад

    Very helpful and insightful.

  • @michaelday3778
    @michaelday3778 6 дней назад +1

    I pay ten pounds a month to my bank; for that, I get travel insurance, free breakdown recovery and mobile phone insurance - all of which I use/have used.
    Worth it to me.

  • @tracymizerny3894
    @tracymizerny3894 Год назад +7

    Thank you for another great video, Nicole!

  • @kimalexander8378
    @kimalexander8378 6 месяцев назад

    I am enjoying your videos and have subscribed and liked. I especially paid attention to this one when you compared improving spending habits to building muscles. I have taken this thought to heart. Trying to use better judgment in my spending habits over a period of time is what’s important! Dont expect to develop these “muscles” 💪overnight!

  • @susanquinlan7426
    @susanquinlan7426 Год назад

    Oh you are so right. Amazon prime really kicked my butt. Thanks for the 35.00 tip, I did not know.

  • @garegardner6782
    @garegardner6782 9 месяцев назад +1

    I really like your videos. You provide a ton of info which is very timely for me. Your enthusiasm is contagious, something I need. Thanks

  • @Polishedturd
    @Polishedturd Год назад +2

    Thank you. 2023 is the year I want to take charge of my finances and stop being a semi responsible adult. Your tips made complete sense.

  • @mrsm3442
    @mrsm3442 Год назад +2

    Thank you very much for posting very informative videos. I truly enjoy them. ♥️ After years of lovely experiences, now I buy NEEDS only. I have always enjoyed a very minimalist style... just didn't know it has a name. Good luck, everyone, in this journey. 🤗 💖 🙏

  • @yadirisoneill2822
    @yadirisoneill2822 Год назад +6

    Thanks!

  • @annettetoohey8934
    @annettetoohey8934 Год назад

    Thank you Nicole…..from Melbourne x

  • @melissalee9171
    @melissalee9171 Год назад +12

    Well done! Such good tips and inspiration. Keep it coming.

  • @LindaDooWop
    @LindaDooWop 5 месяцев назад

    I just like you so much, Nicole! You always get right to the point, and it's extremely refreshing!

  • @annaa.5863
    @annaa.5863 Год назад

    New subie here, great video Nicole! Thank you

  • @jenniferchen2660
    @jenniferchen2660 Год назад

    Hello, I just came across your channel and I really appreciate the advice you give out. Coming from a low-income household I am hoping for bigger things in the future I am really glad to find another Canadian!! Whenever I watch videos similar to these they are usually American which is really different from Canadian housing prices and stuff like that. Anyways just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me to change my mindset!! Also I really like how vulnerable you are and how authentic you are with your content.

  • @jessicaspencer82917
    @jessicaspencer82917 Год назад

    I have a written budget and track all my extra spending. This really helps me save more. I look at my budget every morning.

  • @luiszafra3389
    @luiszafra3389 Год назад +6

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