10 Minimalist Rules to Save Money and Get Your Sh*t Together

[@backbay2242]

I have plenty of money. The best thing about having money isn't spending money, but going to bed at night not worrying about money. That's better than anything I can buy.

[@Insightfill]

Whoa. Hard agree! They've done studies on this - being short of money also starts making you do EVERYTHING short-term. It's like the Vines Boots Theory, but it carries over to your whole life. There was a stretch a few years ago where I shoved everything I could into a few tax-shielded accounts at the end of the year to hit the limits, and cut my bank account really low. That was a nervous week as pay came in and big bills went out within a day of each other.

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[@jesuschristfollower6251]

Exactly well said

[@michaelxz85]

I noticed as I get older, l seem to deni myself of things I enjoy . Because of money needed for necessities of life . But then I think tomorrow is not guaranteed for any of us. It's a double-edged sword for me .

[@staceyclark8796]

I feel the same way you do. I make so many sacrifices so others get things, and I deny myself.

[@kat_thefruitbat]

This year I got my parents a book titled, “Die With Zero”, and it really made an impact on them. Just thought I’d recommend it, since you might get some good out of reading it too. 😊

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

I’m a bit late but I was really confronted with this when my sister in law passed away before age 40 due to unexpected surgery complications. Life isn’t guaranteed. But she also has almost nothing to her name and what she did have went through probate which was HORRIBLE. Have a will and leave a legacy or have life insurance (she had a dependent, a minor son). It’s a balance to enjoy life at its fullest and also invest for future you to enjoy life at its fullest in older years and have a legacy to give to loved ones and donate to charities you care about.

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

So true…Couldn’t have said it better!

[@Katsdontcare]

This young women is teaching this old women a thing or two. Thank you. ❤

[@horsetracker63]

Yes, she's a good person! I have said this before, "If I had a daughter, I would like her to be just like Nicole!! And Levi's pretty great too!!

[@Katsdontcare]

@@nonyadamnbusiness9887 what a snarky superior attitude. Congratulations…I hope you feel better. Have a nice day.

[@Katsdontcare]

@@nonyadamnbusiness9887 I hope you feel very good about yourself now with your condescending superior attitude. You must have very low self esteem to make such a snarky comment over something so trivial. Congratulations tho….well done. Have a nice day.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

*woman

[@pambroz547]

“No is a complete sentence.” Amen. There’s a guy I work with whose car broke down in MARCH and he still doesn’t have his own ride to work. He used to ask me every day if I could take him home (he lives miles from me, it’s not like it’s even on my way-but that’s not even the point) and the first couple of times I’d say things like, “I’m not going home.” Or “I’m headed in the opposite direction.” Then I remembered that “no” is truly a complete sentence. So any time he asked me after that I just said no. And he finally got the message and doesn’t ask me anymore.

[@timothyswauger3984]

I have dealt with that too. Guy at work had his car repossessed then tried to throw his inconvenience in my lap by getting me to drive him home which was a half hour out of my way. I didn’t want to do it even if he gave me gas money so I said no and didn’t care if he got mad.

[@HalehJune]

I've lived for over half a century-- and Nicole knows exactly what she is saying. I know it to be true. Wealth of practical knowledge from her!

[@JewelMooreSings]

Regarding needs vs. wants - I'm not a minimalist by ANY stretch. I've tried it; it drove me nuts. Instead, I try to be a Conscious Maximalist. If I want something, I try to thrift or buy second hand. If I no longer want or use something, I sell it or donate it. I keep my space tidy and clean, and I LIVE by the rule that "everything has a place." That way, I'm still able to enjoy all my ~things~ without hoarding, overconsuming, or driving myself nuts.

[@sarahk5724]

Love this video👍 You are so right about 'be kind to animals'. We need to respect animals, which is too often forgotten. Thanks for sharing.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

No, never mine that rubbish respect your parents and your elders. And be kind to people.

[@karenayochim9137]

Taking a walk for sure helps. Also the be kind to animals really hit me.Why is this hard for anyone? Animals do the coolest most amazing things.I just saw a video of dogs at daycare going down a slide and it made mt day better.😊

[@mandyschmidt7960]

She's talking about all animals, not just cats and dogs, but the steak on your plate...

[@gracesimplified3860]

I often ask myself before speaking “ is it helpful or hurtful?” Great tips👍🏼

[@focusedfreebird]

7. "NO" IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE.. so true! 8. go for a walk always works....😊

[@julies3490]

Thank you for being an advocate for animals through your channel :)

[@julies3490]

@CanadianEbikeoutlet She's vegan

[@lorettabray1483]

To differentiate between needs vs wants was my first step in becoming debt free! Also a house tour would be great.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

🙌🏼

[@TheFlipSideStudio_]

Great tips Nicole! Can I provide some feedback. I enjoy your videos without the background music. The music was distracting me from your tips. I love your videos and you as a person you motivate me to become better.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

All my videos have background music. From a few comments it appears it was too loud in this video. Noted, and sorry!

[@TheFlipSideStudio_]

@@AccordingtoNicole totally fine I love your videos either way! Yes just a little louder. 😊

[@mettamorph4523]

Gosh. I was so captivated I didn't notice the music. 🎵can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself 🎵

[@lalablotz7348]

Yes please we want a whole house tour !

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Nicole I have learned more from you than anyone else I'm my 60 plus years! Yes definitely would love a house tour ❤❤

[@timothyswauger3984]

Using a credit card to get cash back rewards and paying the bill IN FULL every month is me. I don’t use credit cards because I have to but because I want to.

[@TraceB]

As usual great tips! I work from home & moved my desk into my bedroom closet a year ago. It makes the biggest difference being able to shut the door & not think about work. It also helped being a minimalist so half my closet was already empty 👍🏼

[@diosadeamore]

What a great idea!

[@TraceB]

@@diosadeamore Thanks, it works well for me!

[@melindad.217]

Animals are a soft spot for me. We need more kindness overall in this world. Sometimes I walk until I am in a better mood - and sometimes that ends up being a really long walk but it works. I work remotely and in a tiny space right now but planning to change that soon… working on patience.

[@deborahbain9915]

Animals are ny first love 😊

[@horsetracker63]

Great To See Levi!!!

[@DearNoobs]

my 1st exp with being frugal was when my vintage motorcycle qualified for $8/m insurance in SK. I used to go for long rides with a smile because i felt like i was getting away with something. a 90% discount on being able to travel in such a freeing way a fantastic exp. i've chased it ever since

[@paulaa6373]

Rule 10- I had a phone call from a very rude family member sometime ago. She was cursing out another family member. I should have simply hung up bc I do not accept that type of behavior in my house, not even by phone. I didn’t and have learned my lesson. Never again.

[@janetstraw191]

👍I am old enough to be your grandma, Nicole - and I just want to compliment you on your wisdom. 👏👏👏🙋‍♀️🥰👏

[@jenniferw8963]

0:14 Living w/ consequences of your actions; 1:49 Credit Cards; 2:59 Write it down; 3:54 Keep things private; 5:31 Create more than you consume; 6:25 Not all wants are needs but you need to have wants; 9:12 "No" is a complete sentence and it's not rude; 10:24 If you're in a bad mood, go for a walk; 11:24 Be kind to animals; 12:15 Your home is your sanctuary.

[@ss-ht6uz]

Thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

thank you!

[@ONLY1KUDWE]

I love your minimalist house

[@terrydegrave5234]

A home tour would be nice!

[@tracythomas7288]

Yes. A house tour. And Yes! Animals always first. Do not have any trust for someone who isn’t kind or does not care for animals

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

Everytime I see LEVI…..I can’t help thinking what a sweetie-pie he is! 💕

[@mettamorph4523]

The black wall looks great! A stylish accent.

[@JasenJohns]

That make more than you take rule has served me so well. It helps create a sense of self-worth more than anything.

[@tz55lj]

You are wise beyond your years. I especially appreciate number 10. I have worked from home since 2009 and completely understand the need for separation of work space and living space.

[@amyjones8613]

Nicole I am moody so taking a walk sounds like a great idea. Good exercise too. Thanks for your ideas. I love them

[@paulawilliams7030]

good advice

[@kerishannon775]

Hi Nicole! Once again I love your good common sense videos. I believe in those same things that you do, but I've never thought about them or put them into words. The reason I am responding now is because of your advice to be kind to animals. I believe this to my whole soul. So much so that I can no longer eat meat. Or I should say mammals. I try to be a vegetarian, but I will make an exception for fish, because fish like mackerel and salmon are very nutritious. Anyways, looking forward to your next video.

[@kyungyae6297]

I would love a home tour! Your space is so calming and peaceful. That is what a home should be. I have never understood people who allow their homes to be chaotic and anxiety inducing. I want my home to be a place where I can reflect and relax without feeling on edge. Be well!

[@giocondakisses]

Yeehhh Nicole video on Sunday, every video I hope to see little Levi chilling on the background

[@seltzermint5]

I was recently watching a (private) YT video I made 8 years ago when I had almost nothing on my walls and very little color in my home. I was deep in that strict minimalism at the time. I have noticed you have added some decor in newer videos, which is awesome. I realized my home now looks so colorful and a bit crazy compared to 8 yrs ago but I love it and feel more at home. Obviously everyone has to find the spot on that spectrum where they feel happy but just something I noticed.

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

Being kind to animals AND humans ❤. That’s what it’s all about 😊. Great video. Have a great weekend!

[@sublime90]

be kind to animals. i take that even further and im kind to insects. im especially nice to bee's because they help pollinate my garden.

[@wendybauman4074]

Yes please to updated home video. 😊 (LOVE the cabinet on which your record player sits!!). Another great video, btw 🙌

[@Anne-uh4ii]

Another incredible video. Wow, just love everything you have to say. Always so on point - thank you

[@bonnielizarraga7941]

I don’t buy on credit unless I need it my clothes dryer broke , I put that on credit also dr bills and copay’s didn’t have a choice health is so important Thank you for all that you shared with us. I enjoy watching your videos since you’re very in life. 14:13

[@sunnyside287]

Thanks a lot for your videos Nicole. I’ve been following you for a while now, fellow vegan and aspiring minimalist. I’ve made quite a bit of progress in the months I’ve watched your videos. Love your sense of humor and your practicality and also how down to earth you are and how you don’t care about what others think of you. ❤

[@heidiluotolahti4305]

You are real. It looks great. Greetings from Finland.

[@danielalexander799]

I like the be kind to animals rule. Sometimes I'm even kind to people.

[@lindascales7485]

You are the good influence needed 💯

[@festiva93]

Great lessons to live by ❤ Always enjoy Sunday with Nicole. Thank you!

[@steveshea7725]

I have a guideline... if I return to a potential purchase 2x or 3x and it's in the 100-400 dollars ]price range , I buy it. If I keep overthinking it, I just buy it and move on. If I have a feeling that a purchase might be frivolous or i might not actually really enjoy it, I make a decision to revisit it on a week and see how I feel about it then. For books, if I have big list of books I want to buy but find myself hesitating, I cross out half of them or 2/3 of them to reduce the cost then buy the rest. Since my tendency is more not to spend, i need to encourage myself in these ways to go ahead and get those things that I know i generally get real value out of that are recurrent thoughts.

[@BlueKoinu]

One of the things I finally decided to have the moment of "screw what other people think or say about it" was my change to a vegetarian/flexitarian diet. For years I have wanted to eat more that way but peer pressure to eat like the majority stopped me. It has been a fun learning experience on how to adapt to the new way of eating as I have a couple allergies and intolerances that make it a bit more challenging. An allergy to tree nuts and a severe intolerance to most beans T_T I am glad I can eat tofu though! Learning to make it just right has been fun. I noticed you also drink NextMilk; whoever invented that needs a medal!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Totally agree. It is hands down the best non-dairy milk I've ever had.

[@georgetaylor2819]

Married to the same gal for 56 years and I go for a drive -- once she told me I needed to go on a trip and stay away for a couple of days because SHE did not "like" my attitude. So, I went for a drive and she called me about 4 hours later and asked me when I was going to return because dinner was about ready. I told her I was around 200 miles away and was doing as she had asked. Of course she told me to turn around and come home. I laughed and said I'll be home in a couple of days. Puerto Rican women are really intelligent - beautiful - great cooks - all knowing LOL (El hombre propone - pero - la MUJER dispone) --- so I learned her language because I wanted to be able to speak to the members of her family that spoke little or no English. La gente en la Isla del Encanto son muy, pero MUY amable. Aprecio los del campo mas.

[@robinedwards8796]

I really really enjoyed this one. Please keep them coming. I look forward to them every week.

[@emocuta]

Full house tour please! 🙌🏼😄

[@artbrutnewyork]

Have you ever considered writing an Amazon ebook related to your philosophy of life … sort of like summarizing main ideas from your videos? By the way, I’d love a house tour with commentary that discusses rationale for design, functionality, and aesthetics.

[@mettamorph4523]

I know you mean well. But it amazes me how commenters suggest something "else" a person WHO IS ALREADY CREATING can do. I see this everywhere. It's a Simon Cowell complex. "You're good, but you'd be great if you'd...." You gotta see that if ATN wants to publish a book, she will.

[@artbrutnewyork]

@@mettamorph4523 Respectfully, I feel your logic is flawed. First, I was only making a suggestion - not giving Nicole an executive fiat to write a book NOW. Second, using your logic, Nicole’s viewers should never make ANY suggestions related to topic ideas or alternative medium delivery.

[@np7950]

@@mettamorph4523 what's wrong with making suggestions? She doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to. your comment was a bit weird.

[@lindaanderson3973]

You are wise beyond your years. :-). I know as it took me way too long to learn/do what you’ve listed. Keep it up!!

[@123kirmizi]

hi Nicole, another amazing video.I like your channel because your content is always so realistic to life

[@streaac]

I’m working and living in Japan right now so your videos come out Monday morning here. I love having something to look forward to watch on my lunch break! ☺️✨

[@JD-hy2pg]

Excellent👏👏👏Thank you for sharing!

[@NBay_]

❤❤. I enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[@Wanderful1]

Eight !! So true! Best medicine. Because our bodies are designed to walk and so many people don’t walk the length of themselves. I concur with all your points. Another great video.

[@AWildRadcliffe]

"all work and no play makes jack a dull boy" is from the shining!

[@brucehorner2725]

That expression was around years before Nicholson was born if that is what you are referring to

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

A “budget buffer” of one or two months expenses per Kate Kaden KZbin is a life saver. Not an emergency fund which everyone needs also but a first line of defense against unexpected expenses.

[@MT-yx5cu]

Okay, now that's getting a little carried away

[@kevinspliid8509]

Your quote on credit cards got put down on my calendar ty

[@adrianabriv]

I love to listen to you! You are so young but so wise! I learn a lot from you!! Thank you tons for sharing this! These videos are gold!!!

[@cynthiabromback8854]

I really do like house tours with links to some of a persons favorite or most useful things.

[@cubinn149]

Yes fresh air is good for everyone especially if it's exercise eat fruits n vegetables every day that makes the biggest difference

[@wickedlife]

Great video! My wife and I are minimalists, in a sense... we live in a tiny home and live a much different life style. We can relate to a lot of what you are talking about in this video. Well said!

[@darlene7417]

I really enjoy your minimalist idea and money tips. You’re pretty insightful!❤

[@diosadeamore]

A fantastic video! I needed this! Thank you so much!!

[@stephanieadams8734]

Awesome video! Would love a house tour!

[@mikaxms]

Yeah, an up to date house tour would be cool.

[@christineweatherford5852]

We need a full house tour!!!

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Solid advice all the way across the board.

[@startpage717]

True, If you have to "credit" it, you can't afford it. And write it down another great point... OH! HOME! Yes...!

[@Diabolik771]

You have plenty of room for IKEA shelves to store records. I have to always keep myself in check of collecting records, board games, DVDs, toys. Records are my main collectible and I like to try out "dollar bin" records of bands I'm not familiar with.This causes my collection to swell but if they don't cut it, I'll simply donate them.

[@sdlrdlr4518]

10 valid and worthwhile rules to remember 😏

[@siobhanod]

Great video Nicole

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Thank you!

[@jameshorton9316]

At my age If I want to remember something I have to write it down. I use the "notes" part of my cell phone and just say it. It's there (if I remember to look at the notes). LOL

[@gillboyes7345]

yes i'd love to see a full house tour

[@rdrd5907]

Love the video but may I make a constructive comment the background music you added was too distracting and made it hard to absorb your message. All love thanks for the content !!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Noted!

[@pennynickels5216]

😊💛 it can be challenging to find balance. I can usually talk myself out of spending but I liked your "it's okay to want" sometimes. I really want an ebike lol!

[@turtleanton6539]

If ypy live in a snowy area it might be a good investment

[@burnedoils]

thx u for all the good sunday relaxing videos, madam dog!

[@republicunited2183]

Jack is from the classic horror film “The Shining.”

[@hitchjack]

It’s true all work and no play did make me dull 😔

[@ronaldlowe4417]

This woman is teaching this man some good karma 💜

[@Good2GoFreeUp]

I like Nicole. She has good ideas.

[@luckyone4881]

Love it love it love it

[@amyjones8613]

Yes 😅 word vomit is too much information. Plus, if you don't have anything nice to say, then stay quiet. If we thought about consequences beforehand it would be a nice place 😊

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Someone I recently met decided to give me an unprompted deep dive of their mental health history and I was sooo uncomfortable. How do you even respond to something like that? “Uhh sorry to hear all that…” “Thanks for sharing” “Yikes”

[@happpymesss]

7:45 Jack is Jack Torrance from The Shining haha. You have so many well-put points I really need to rewatch this and make some notes. Thanks for sharing!

[@thegriffinwithin]

Great video. I'd lkve a house tour.

[@RebeccaDuran1995]

I love your videos, Nicole!

[@teddy0139]

I’m not a pet lover, but an also not a pet hater. I moved to US from Europe and it’s still surprising to me how many people here treat animals way better than other humans.

[@ChileYo]

I’m happy to see you next week 😊❤

[@makingMyHouseaHome412]

I would Love a house tour. Loved the list. Works for me quite a bit. I’ve become a little dependent on our two credit cards. One is high because of our dog needing a lot of testing and now he’s doing so much better after the biopsies and scans. Meds for life. But he’s ok. So that one card I will deal with. The other one came from a year ago July 22 when my husband fell off a truck. He’s still not fixed. We had to charge things like a new back door because the old one could not be turned around and used. But heck, $1500? Had to be done so we could get the wheel chair in. Bed. However, all that aside, I got used to whipping out the plastic more than usual. Trying to break myself of the habit. It’s hard. But, we WERE debt free. Then the accident. I had financial freedom. I’m getting it back.

[@BrettKuntz]

Good information!

[@kevinspliid8509]

Like the record player i have a similar one i kinda miss the authentic crispy static

[@Ruin0rRapture]

You get an extra like for all the simpsons clips alone haha. Great points in this video!

[@Darksky600]

I tend to impulse buy. I can afford it, but i have too much stuff taking space now. :( I like your bare house, so much cleaner.

[@AnaViolinViola]

Liked it, a great video, thank you! ;)

[@pheebsbee1280]

full house tour please 🤩

[@daphinerose3838]

House tour!