10 Things I NO LONGER Buy! | Clever Girl Finance

[@antonnettamstrong2983]

I no longer buy anything that’s on sale bcause it’s on sale !!! … especially clothes and shoes!!! I cleaned out my closet n became a minimalist and started buying quality pieces !

[@phelarephelemusicacademy8330]

Insightful indeed... ● It has been almost 10 years no longer buying fast food like KFC and Mc Donald... ● I have cut on buying red meat... it has saved me money ● I used to be obsessed buying different brands of hair sprays... I only buy one which lasts me a long time ● I no longer buy different brands of body lotions... one is enough ● I am slowly getting out of the habit of buying mugs... it's a serious obsession 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ginan4527]

My self with mugs😂😂😒

[@davisholman8149]

Make myself use up toiletries first. I can’t buy anymore until I use up the 5 I already have.🥴

[@blossom30x4]

I’m glad I’m not the only one with the mug issue.

[@kap849]

Same here on the lotion on hair products. One type of lotion and vaseline (nowadays I just use vaseline) and I use olive oil and she's butter for my hair. That's it.

[@kimberlycoltrainrsrccr2626]

I've been a mugger as well😂😂!!

[@jemilagulston7742]

Some people would usually tell me I am cheap but I don't care because I always know the value of money. I rather use my money on traveling or investments

[@timnanuahn3243]

This is my new resolution 🙏 my husband has told me this for a very long time now but I didn't listen until now. As I get older, I wanna live a fulfilling life( travel, invest n give people in need). 🙏

[@vivian8639]

You are not cheap but smart.

[@jemilagulston7742]

@@vivian8639 thanks and blessings to you

[@jemilagulston7742]

@@timnanuahn3243 yes that's important 👏

[@CC-gv2qo]

YEs, people call me cheap too but you have to stick to what you value.

[@nejiskunoichi0011]

Amen with the cell phone!! I have been holding off buying a phone until my phone doesn’t work anymore 🤣

[@genxx2724]

What a novel idea. 🙄

[@Erin-rg3dw]

Ditto. My current one I bought 2 years ago and it was a refurbished one then. Still going, albeit slower.

[@genxx2724]

@@Erin-rg3dw Mine is an iPhone 7. It works perfectly.

[@Erin-rg3dw]

@@genxx2724 Galaxy S7 here. And whenever I do upgrade, I'm getting another refurb. Cheaper and more eco-friendly.

[@curlyq690]

1/9/2022 iPhone 6S+ and still works fine. If I have it and it works until the iPhone 22 (lol), I’m okay with that. All they’re doing is tracking us anyway. Can you say 5G?

[@clover2569]

I often get shamed by people for buying things for myself from time to time to better my mental health as I am the sort of person who finds lots of joy in little things to fill my home. I feel bad about it all the time because of this, but I’ve realised that that isn’t even the thing coating me most of my money, it’s the going out and getting lunch with people constantly and buying random things I tell myself I’ll need in the future and I never use. It’s all about figuring out how to cut back without forgetting to sometimes treat yourself as with something that will make you genuinely happy!

[@msp6469]

I stopped buying high heels around 2 years ago. I just couldn’t take the pain. I still have about 50 pairs to sell with some not even used. I’m going to do a no buy year with clothes this year. I have so many because I worked in a popular high street store for over 10 years and used to get a 60% discount. Last year made me put things into perspective and made me realise I need to save more for my future.

[@MsClassypianist]

Sell them on ThredUp. They will send you the bag (s) with shipping label for free and post them for a thrifty sale. If they do not look good enough to sell they recycle the material. Win-Win!

[@msp6469]

@@MsClassypianist Thankyou I will do

[@balesengmofolo-kgomo2201]

@@MsClassypianist check their reviews

[@karenbainomugisa9365]

How did that "no buy year with clothes" turn out? i'm looking at doing it this year

[@a5ft10fox]

OMG! I had to stop myself from buying extra pens and notebooks/journals, too. They just make me feel so together and organized. Lol...I am not buying more until I use the ones I have. Glad to know I'm not alone!

[@maryajones3147]

40+ year trend for me

[@iamsewsketchy9402]

This is my problem lol

[@stacey-annjones9627]

Me too 🤦‍♀️

[@trulysensitive5620]

Me too.😃

[@souluvlai]

Y’all!!!! Me too!!!! This is so cathartic seeing I’m not the only one!!!! 🥲🥰

[@ruthmeaway8118]

I related to this video so much! 😅 The 10 things I no longer buy are: 1. Nail polish 2. Journals 3. Natural hair products 4. Hair pins 4. Bracelets 5. Face scrubs 6. Face serums 7. Perfumes 8. Scarves 9. Short skirts 10. Rings

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Hahah love it!

[@tracyd2320]

How r u coping with not buying natural hair products....HELP!

[@JSOAnya]

Great list and useful!

[@SuperCynthia333]

Yes to the natural hair products. I typically use shampoo, conditioner to wash And either gel, mousse, and a heat protectant. I mainly use gel though so the mousse and heat protectant is more of a yearly purchase.

[@JSOAnya]

@@SuperCynthia333 share brands.

[@Batirtze-b6x]

Great point (on the shoes!!). I have a really hard time tossing them out.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

You and me both!

[@Batirtze-b6x]

@@Clevergirlfinance ☺️☺️👠💄👠💄👠💄👠💄

[@uneek515]

This video made me think about my love for markers ✍🏾. Not ready to stop buying them though… but I have stopped buying: 1. Designer Purses 👜 2. Clearance Clothing I never end up wearing 3. Fancy Hats 4. Suits 5. New models of cutting machines when the new one works just fine 6. Off brand hand sanitizers 7. New Hair products 8. Unnecessary makeup 9. Uncomfortable shoes 10. Kitchen gadgets

[@trulysensitive5620]

😃 me too

[@noxolondzingani896]

99Ijoin,

[@souluvlai]

Yes!!!!! Thanks for sharing! I could definitely do the same!

[@TheYakee]

Kitchen gadgets is a good one, there are so manyyyy, it never ends

[@swatson211]

#2... just because it's 90% off (lol)

[@ohmygoodnessgoddess]

I no longer buy: -« trendy » clothes. I keep it way more basic to make things last longer - nail polish - manicures - spray tans - random vegetables I don’t know how to cook - Ebooks- i get them free from the library online, it’s just as easy

[@princessaluchi8924]

Yess !!💯💯 the new species of vegetation is best to those who are familiar to it

[@SherletteNichola]

Random vegetables I don’t know how to cook lol I thought it was just me 😂

[@sunnyd_wins7502]

I loved this comment!!!! The random vegetables!!! I just knew I was the only one!!! Thanks for putting it into words for us! Lol

[@ypayne9871]

Yes. Love this video. I no longer buy fast food. I No longer buy high heeled shoes. I no longer buy real name brand purses. I no longer get credit cards... on debt free lifestyle.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Yasssssss!!

[@Everythingsucks438]

Regular nail polish no more, pay for manicure no more. Gel polish kit from Amazon, Sally Beauty on sale polish ($3 in the back) .... Saved so much money! It's fast, cheap, & no sitting still for hours to dry! I have spent less than $75 over the past year to expand my tools & products. I have been doing my nails for almost a year now. Salon Manicures would have totaled over $1000 & I lose so much time at the salon.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Such an awesome tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@ohmygoodnessgoddess]

TLDW: 1. Nail polish 2. Coffee to go 3. Face masks 4. Magazines 5. Random skin care 6. Uncomfy shoes 7. Pens and stationary 8. Notebooks 9. Latest cellphone 10. Cocktail dresses

[@ms6760]

Thanks!

[@StellaDeeCoder]

Nice I don’t buy any of these

[@annadavis6361]

Thanks!

[@missbell1634]

Thanks😊

[@w.k7866]

Thank you!

[@thatbankergirl]

Beautiful and insightful video , I am on this table and it took me being unemployed to become intentional with my spending

[@nomarussia5085]

Makes 2 of us

[@nickyhypolite7867]

I no longer buy bottled water(my filter is good enough for me), I no longer buy plastic bags (I recycle the ones I get from the groceries). And since I'm going natural I stop buying a whole lot of products as I love to make my own from home naturally.

[@sylvialogoson7730]

My list 📍Nail Polish 📍Hair Products 📍Earrings 📍Shoes 📍Bags 📍Clothes 📍Makeup 📍Skincare Products 📍Taxi 📍Junk Food

[@saraswatinayagam7123]

Minimalism in terms of what it means to me...how true. It is different for different people. Minimalism doesn't mean you have cut on everything. It also means that you do conscious shopping and retention of things

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@jennya.9399]

I don’t buy scarves anymore, I used to buy so many but i don’t wear them anymore. Skincare is still an issue for me because I get bored of the same products/scents.

[@yes_anotherone3260]

I need to listen to this. I buy a lot of scarves. I wear them all the time though so...

[@carolc2574]

You could buy smaller tubes of skincare products and switch brands every time you finish one 🤔 as long as you keep only one unit of each item nothing goes to waste

[@tanial8171]

All of these I not longer buy. Another things for me is craft supplies, plants, home decorations, vitamins and miracle supplements, clothes. This happened after having my son, 3 years ago... I need to work on my food decisions though, I am strugling with food waste. I try hard to meal plan and a grocery shopping list, but with a picky toddler and husband, sometimes I cannot finish the healthy stuf by myself.

[@jarabee2022]

I feel you. I buy LOADS of craft supplies I spent $300 in the month of Dec 2021 in craft supplies alone - it's hard to control.

[@Jaz-px5pr]

Mines would have to be: Food on the go Clothes that I won't wear Too many hair products Random things I wont use like hair clips Coffee mugs Car washes when I can do it myself Too many useless office supplies So many candles Plants Alot of produce at once

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@shannonkid]

Noooooowa not the plants… 😅

[@cbow5582]

Omg! I'm definitely a mug junkie🤣

[@queenreg7]

@@cbow5582 me too!

[@Jaz-px5pr]

If you love them, let it go😁😊

[@farhiyaa4880]

I think the skincare and coffee hit home for me. I wish I saw this before black friday shopping.

[@susanwebb2337]

I no longer buy things I already have because I have no space for them... like clothes, shoes, hair products, lotions, nail polish, handbags, purses, ... I have enough of them all. If I am invited out I'll choose what I already have and use what I have until its don't (hair care)

[@christy7173]

I no longer buy hair weaves

[@auxiliasequeira8648]

Things I buy but have decreased - I make it a point to first finish the products I have instead of stocking during random purchases n sale...skincare n makeup -I use mobile note pad to scribble stuff...hence saving paper n trash waste n plastic pen waste for non official things - I have stopped watching television dramas that only talk about negativity, ditching, betrayal, non constructive stuff - Instead of pointy heels, I opt for flat heels....gives me the height & gives me less pain - decreased nailpolish buys drastically

[@onetallgirl1369]

I no longer buy hair products. I'm natural and there is always a new brand of natural hair products coming out like every month and I used to buy it and now I have 3 medium size boxes full ( and I mean full to the top of the box) of hair products. My mom saw these boxes of hair products and she said, " how many hair products do you need, you only have one head". lol! She's right. So told myself that I will not buy another hair product until I finish all the hair products in these boxes.

[@janetmcd3282]

Good 4 u. It's called Shop My Stash. There's plenty of yt videos on that very topic. I'm watching vids & learning 2 shop my bodycare (BBW) lol.

[@solarlola5953]

Reason why I have so many is because I’m looking for the right product but I’m determined to finish my pile or give it to my mom. Her hair accepts all products

[@chinazaokechukwu]

I hear you sis😂, I listed it on my video also Hair products did me dirty esp because I had so issues.

[@khadidjatoundiaye37]

Used to be a product junkie too when I first started my natural hair journey. My linen closet was full of products, stopped when I finally realized it wasn't about the products but about the techniques and what my hair liked and stick with those few products instead of chasing the next" perfect" one, plus hubby was like "do you have a new side hustle i don't know about ,are you opening a hair store"🤣

[@3amouhi]

@@khadidjatoundiaye37 🤣🤣🤣

[@swatson211]

I loooove shoes and I was like you... if they looked good, I'm buying REGARDLESS of how they feel on my feet. Now, I can't. I try on shoes at the end of the day. If they still feel comfortable, I'll buy them. Thank you for this. I appreciate it because now I have some "clearing out" to do.

[@kimberlycoltrainrsrccr2626]

Hi! I'm almost caught up w the vids but I want to get in w the Kool chicks who save $$ too so here's what I gave up: 1. A wasteful partner who didn't value my thoughts, opinions, nor my financial well-being; 1a. Purchasing "hoopty" vehicles that may have had a low payment but cost more in repairs excluding maintenance (9 cars in 21 yrs w a family is NOT fun). Fast-forward to my Exodus & 12 yrs from that mess & Now, I've had 2 cars in 12 yrs & 1 lasted my daughter through college & no payments & only maintenance .Both cars running strong & easy maintenance. 2. Buying some recreational items. In my current new next lifetime, my new 'we' enjoy walking on trails and visiting waterfalls. I priced walking sticks...yeah, no. So I made one for each of us out of oak branches from the back yard. Someone offered us $125 for each! I'm in process of making more to sell at the summer Saturday bazaar in our little town. The process takes me some time (about a week by hand & each is unique), but it was truly a labor of love and therapeutic. 3. I only buy shoes I KNOW I'll wear. I've discovered I'm a boot chick. So I only have about 5 pair of shoes total and 2 pr of sneakers, but I have boots for ALL my outfits no matter the weather. And the boots have to be classic, none trendy, good material. I have about 20 pair and I wear them all and I make sure they're treated properly to store in summer. I've had most for over 10 yrs and people still compliment & ask me where I get them. Summers I am all wedges, mules, and sandals, same requirements. 4. I've always been a brown bagger for lunch, but I've gotten into making my own bagels, applecranberry or bananapumkin breads and I make my own teas. I also make my own smoothies. For the $7 from one smoothie at smoothie king, I can make 7 days of smoothies from frozen fruit & my little blender. My coworkers call me 'The Little Grocery Store '😂 5. I no longer buy lotions. I make my own shea coco butter blend. It's taken me a minute to get the ratio right but it's great knowing what I'm putting on my skin. Both my African American and non alike love them. I've started trying my hand at infusing fresh herbs like drying mint and lavender to scent them and I'll be bringing those to the Saturday bazaar too. 6. I no longer buy prepakaged meals. I'm fortunate enough be coupled w one who loves learning and has taught me to love cooking. 7. I no longer buy lawn tools. I've found an absolutely wonderful lawn person to maintain our acreage who comes every 2 weeks w/o us calling and the time I save in aggravation and wear/tear on my body is well worth the $35/week & helps his small business. Bonded & insured. 8. I definitely no longer buy specialty body soaps just because it says whatever. I'm a Dove chick through & through. It works, doesn't adversely affect my skin, nuff said. 9. I no longer purchase just any laundry detergent. I buy only clear ones,(the blue dye is a ploy to make 'whites seem whiter' & lots of times spot the clothes.) I have two clear that work & I stick w those. 10. I no longer buy oversized snacks I only eat every few months. I'd rather have a 2/$1 bag of Doritos & popcorn to enjoy than just tempt myself with a family size bag & feel terrible later because I pigged out & ate the whole darn thing! ~Thanks for letting me share...even if I am a few yrs late😂

[@Beckycooks9264]

I no longer buy some house hold items, I buy the ingredients and make by myself which safe cost and are also effective, examples are; dish washing liquid, bathing soap, ice cream, snacks, my clothes.

[@gypsybelle4757]

Shoes. Yes. My lower back has let me know uncomfortable shoes are no longer to be. Thank you for opening my eyes to letting go of all the nail polishes! I hadn’t considered until today but you are SO right. Thank you!

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Ahhh the nailpolish!!!! Thanks for tuning in!!

[@Erin-rg3dw]

Nail polish was my cheap kryptonite for a while. I always bought cheap ones, but even expensive ones chipped (I'm rough on my hands). Eventually I got to the point where I only got my nails done once a year for my birthday and started purging the stash. Also, nail polish is often full of unhealthy chemicals that I really don't need. I've pared back to 2 or 3 bottles and gotten rid of the rest.

[@rhondagoodwin5711]

Same here very simple and respect money differently now with age.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Yes!!!

[@saraswatinayagam7123]

Your points are so valid. Shoes especially and cellphones

[@kay_que]

Definitely agree with not buying a phone until it stops working. Had my last phone for 8 years before it broke. I was gutted when I had to spend money to buy a new one lol 🙈

[@ashleym6765]

Yall I hardly buy anything lol who knew I could really live on less and the basics lol. I've saved so much money.

[@onetallgirl1369]

That's what I'm trying to get to! Good for you!

[@peaddey]

I must be in the clear, I don't buy all the things mentioned in the video. But what I no longer buy..... perfumes upon perfumes. 1 or 2 max.

[@elisapierre-procope9177]

Lol omg I relate to this sooooooo much! From heels, to PENS!!!!! LOL the coffee! The note books! You just got a new subscriber girl!!!

[@MonicaJNYC]

So true...I am also going to cut down on hair products and clothes in general...I only need shampoo, conditioner, and styling product...As far as clothes are concerned, I basically rotate about 10 items...some things I haven't worn in years...

[@krluvsJesus]

I really like this video. I hope you do another one like it. I kept my last phone so long it began to act possessed doing things I didn't select.

[@sarahchungu3475]

😂

[@sharonkour9721]

omg same here mine did the same like by itself it would delete all my stuff call people I didn't call.

[@tarapringle11]

I like saving money too, but if everyone saves and no one buys the US dollar looses value I try to do a blend a little bit of luxury so I feel happy and some saving in the event that something new comes out. That's why some places never get an update, in my opinion, because we preserve everything.

[@CC-gv2qo]

I don't buy most of those things but I LOVE notebooks. I have started using them now. As a creative I recover my generic and promotional notebooks and use them as morning pages journal (an Artist Way practice). The pandemic has changed my shopping habits. I have not bought any shoes in two years! Now I wear a lot of the clothes I can't part with that I wouldn't want to wear in public. A beautiful shirt that is too big, comfy pants t hat don't flatter my thighs.. For bargain hunters the best advice I got was don't buy it on sale if you wouldn't want it (not buy it) at full price.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@KN-ey1ss]

What a brilliant video..I relate with most of the things mentioned.. we tend to unconsciously buy unnecessary things just because its cheap or we think we may use it. I carry my own shopping bags and don't go to the store unless its really necessary.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Love this! Thanks for watching!!!

[@jperaful]

Thank you thank you. I can so relate. Way too much of every thing. A bunch of books that I am still hoping to read. I am now 65

[@staceyadams2272]

Agree! Coffee out is a waste of change. You have probably helped thousands IF they listen to your wisdom. Common sense ideas helps us ALL.

[@yes_anotherone3260]

We have so many "no longer but" things in common! I also no longer buy pantyhose (just tights for me), fancy department store perfumes and necklaces/bracelets/rings.

[@chanreka]

High heels that are pretty but not functional... That growth for me too came after having kids 😂

[@Clevergirlfinance]

lol! Sigh! Thanks for tuning in!

[@tanial8171]

Yup! I just have my heels as a reminder how I was before kids. It is an item I cannot get rid of 🙈

[@gwene.9912]

Lol me too, kids will make you retire the heels. I tried to put my heels on a month ago Trying to be cute with my husband, it lasted about 30 min. I had to run in the mall and buy a flat pair of shoes.

[@thelmakaluba7426]

Me too

[@mabelkeziah]

Nothing is important than our inner growth

[@malubankala152]

I feel like this video summarizes me how are we so different but behave the same all that is me girl, thumbs up for being economical and logical

[@mulengakamanga7028]

I stopped buying hand bags. I realised I don't need many hand bags. 2 strong handbags, a brown one and a black one works for me. I no longer buy high heels because I no longer feel comfortable in high heels especially stilettos. I've also stopped trying new skin products. Like you said girl, I know what I like and I like what I know. I also had a habit of buying something just because it was on sale and sometimes end up not even ever using it.

[@travelteach512]

I don't buy trash bags😂. I don't produce a lot of trash and find the smaller shopping bags you get from Target or Walmart work well for me. I also don't spend money at the nail salon, there are cheap nail kits you can get off Amazon that will make your hands look just as good! I don't buy paper towels anymore either.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks so much for sharing and for tuning in!

[@Erin-rg3dw]

Same with trash bags, paper towels, and napkins. I have cloth napkins and dish towels I use instead of paper towels. I've bought 2 rolls in the 1 1/2 years since I moved into my current place, and they're just for chemical/pet messes that I don't want to use rags for. Trash bags I just use either plastic grocery bags ( I use reusables, but they're still common), or some other similar plastic bag I get ahold of, like bread bags.

[@rexyzvent5864]

Love this. I used to be nail polish junkie once upon a time but I did use it often but still I had way too many for one person

[@tamashaism]

For me it's the gym. Sometimes months of paying without going . I need to know what really works for me. I have stopped many that you have mentioned . My phone is S9 samsung galaxy!!!working perfectly 👌

[@souluvlai]

This video AND the AMAZING comments !!! Thank you all for sharing!!! Y’all for me…. -reusable bags…( because I forget to bring the ones I’ve previously bought😑) -stuff for my alter… ( need to smudge and lovingly give away the stuff that doesn’t resonate with me BEFORE buying/adding something new)… -hair products…(I can honestly say I have made a conscious effort and do not buy the extras to try… I stick with what works! -journals and self help books… before I pick up that cute new sparkly journal or ya know the one with all the inspirational quotes… I think about the whole bottom row of journals in my book case…it’s time to write that memoir, Chile! -tarot cards/Angel cards… yes I do readings and Honey, there is ALWAYS a new deck out!!! I started selling gently used decks… because sometimes you think you are attracted to a deck but then it takes awhile to connect with it… I have my go to decks I have bonded with and a few others… but just like any type of relationship I’m not gonna force it… Heeyy….anyone into animal tarot? Gotta deck for you!😉 -markers and colored pencils…. Chile… all the neighborhood kids can just stop by and pick up a set for the up coming school year… and I’ll probably be left with the 1 marker set and 1 colored pencil set I need. Lol - throw blankets… 😑 … worked on that one… - Guy “friends”…. Oooo… no she didn’t 🤓…this comment is not for this video huh?!… ok moving on -accessories…. Uh yup -makeup/lil storage bags… that have cute sayings on them like “flawless” or ya know what I mean, Chile Ok loosing steam… there are probably more things I can not buy anymore but this moment with this video, comments and me adding my own excerpt from my future memoir… was cathartic 💚

[@sierrhacarter7279]

This is sooo me... crystals 😂

[@teasiahenderson9116]

I would be interested in a animal deck

[@dlight2669]

No joke .. getting older, I buy less shoes but more bras. I buy less fast food but more food to cook at home I buy less sweet drinks but drink more instant coffee and tea at home I buy way less chemical cleaning products and use more vinegar for cleaning and make a few cleaners from vinegar. Buy hardly no deli meats and cook more beans and rice dishes. Use online cooking recipies, newspapers and music sites.

[@kaizer2312]

Me too! Retired and don't need those things. My husband and I have always enjoyed cooking.😊

[@sophia-annsmith9277]

Add baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil to your shopping list. Why because they have multiple uses for both skin and at home you would be surprised how much you save in the long run if you add those to your list. Tea tree oil is the most expensive but a good investment, just like the others which are cheaper but very versatile. Check online for their multiple uses and you get what I'm talking about. Also for those who iron, I no longer buy spray starch it does not do the work as well as deionised water which is much cheaper and keeps your iron clean.

[@deethomas-jones5637]

How I can relate to Sephora buying. I just deleted the app because I’m spending way too much. I’m new here to your channel and I’m really here to learn. I’ve also added your podcast.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks so much for being here!!! 🎉

[@annabocking8824]

No more expensive bags, high heeled shoes, or fast fashion.🎉🎉🎉

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Your skin is sooo gorgeous! I can see why you don't need to try out a bunch of different skincare anymore. I'm definitely with you on that as well!

[@dgreenidge1076]

I am with you girl, i did the stop buying about eight years ago 😊

[@labz_kay]

What an interesting video,here is mine 1.Capris or 3/4 pants 2.Magazines 3.Uncomfortable shoes 4.Skirts 5.Scarves

[@fungaimvindi3847]

1:nail polish 2:face mask 3:coffee 4:magazine 5:skincare products just to try it out 6:uncomfortable shoes 7:pens and stationery 8:note books 9:latest cellphone 10:cocktail dresses

[@rue80]

Thank you. Wagona hako

[@fungaimvindi3847]

@@rue80 😂😂😂 asi ndiwe Sama

[@berniejaylea]

Of all the items you've listed the only thing I now buy are pens/stationery. As I grow older, I've realised that a lot of these 'wants' are ot necessary. Thank you for this video, it certainly helps me to think before acting/spending.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@marfialennox2642]

The work you do for others is useful and a true blessing. THANK YOU for sharing with us.

[@maryarmstrong7305]

I have been thinking the same thing lately. I am starting slowly to see if I really need what I'm about to purchase.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

In today's video, I'm sharing a list of things I no longer buy! A lot of these things I no longer buy are tied to money mistakes BUT the great thing about money mistakes is that you live and you LEARN. What do you no longer buy?! Leave a comment below!

[@rizzart66]

I love every bit of this. I am the person with all the pretty notebooks, pens, pencils, and skincare. Years ago I ruined my arches with high heels on a hike through Arlington National Cemetery - I was in high school. But yes, I need to be comfortable. I no longer buy NEW outfits just to keep up with my in-laws.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@temiepoyun8417]

I no longer buy “Aso-ebi” such a waste of money

[@srisawkhainet3766]

I no longer buy cheap jewelry, random perfume, trendy clothes ( I love t-shirts ), and heels.

[@wegotthis247]

I no longer buy an outfit just because I’m going out. LOL, when Tiffany Haddish wore that white outfit 2-3 times, I was like - umm let me stop my madness too! And I’m NOT on the red carpet! 2. A new coat every year OMG I find thee most adorable coats - short, long, wool, cashmere, leather, fur, so many colors & patterns - WOOSAH! 3. a new bag EVERY year (lol you got to match the coat right?!) 4. the latest greatest LIPSTICKS in ALL my shades that look cute 5. basic restaurant food 6. Yankee Candles - I buy my fav oils & wax melts instead & refresh the wax w/the oil 7. top shelf liquor/food/gifts outside my home or close friends (sorry colleagues, not!) 8. cable (years in, I stream everything lol before it was popular) 9. Apple accessories 10. A new car every 3-4 years (this is huge! I literally had a new car every major model redesign)

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@Shaneebug25]

I’m guilty with the car. I just traded in a 2018 last year for a brand new 2021.

[@sunnyd_wins7502]

How do you do the candles?

[@Kiwi-mm7gu]

* Fast food *Bath and Body works *Anything that look nice off Amazon * Pens * Nail polish * Braids cost to much learn from KZbin universe * pedicure learned from KZbin universe * eyebrows * lashes

[@OdidiifeolaFertilityFoundation]

I subscribed straight away as I heard you mention twins. Am a mother of twins too

[@joanaarons18]

I am so proud of your choice you are making keep up the good work. You will be saving a lot the end of year. I am doing the same thing and already notice the exact money I save .blessings to your family I pray

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@sherriwilcox6916]

Love love love. I can relate to your list. Thank you. Ditttttoo

[@gloriaadu5485]

Thank you thank you, i feel the same way.and buying all these things then we have a hard time throwing them away.

[@ellapresley8634]

Clever Girl, I totally agree with percent. I only use natural products on my skin, which works better than most "store bought" stuff!!

[@corinneross9409]

This is very helpful, I have a wedding in two weeks and will use something from my closet. Add to coffee, mask, nail polish and magazine. Will be more careful at grocery and Costco too.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Yay! Thanks for tuning in!

[@vivienneink]

My things I will no longer be buying are: 1) pens 2) notebooks 3) fabric 4) craft items 5) kitchen gadgets 6) more journals 7) books I got a library card, will journal until the book is filled and not buy another cause it’s cute. And no more pens and notebooks 🥺

[@sangomoon5456]

OMG I can relate to the cocktail dress addiction! I don't know why i was so obsessed, lol, i would hardly wear them. Thank you for your videos.

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Right?! 😂

[@susanbullock7258]

Preach sis! Greetings from New jersey!

[@appolineherman4573]

I lovee ur video miss ,very informative, thanks

[@nicholeknight1893]

Coffee, I bought a $20 Coffee maker from Walmart. I buy creamer and whipped cream from the grocery store 😋

[@MsZee2023]

Cant let coffee go yet. I will hopefully grow into that lol

[@junkmail4756]

Thank you for sharing. This forced me to think about what things I should no longer buy. I will have to give this more thought, but the things that immediately come to mind for me are: 1. Cookbooks (full of pretty pictures of food I'll never actually make) 2. Journals/notebooks (never really use them -- just like the pretty covers) 3. Cocktail dresses (I don't have anywhere to wear them, and I really should focus on my core capsule wardrobe) 4. Things just because they're on sale/clearance (but I really don't LOOOOOOOVE them) I'm sure there are more....

[@oluwadamilolaoriade5426]

Thank you for the information 🙏

[@joannapatterson4625]

Same. If the item isn’t comfortable or it doesn’t bring me value, I don’t buy it. Simple.

[@ladygail3188]

I love your contents.They are very educational and are facts.I also subscribed.

[@lilidevinefem]

That's a great tip I stopped buying coffee a long time me ago if you think about it you save 5-10 a day . That's hate crazy if you break it down

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I bought one pair of Louboutins and honestly, I will never ever buy another pair. It's such a waste of money! I love the fact that poorly fitting shoes made your list! Also, I haven't bought a pen in over a decade! LOL! I get them for free all over the place so it doesn't even make sense, lol!

[@mehitabel6564]

Thanks so much for good advice, I've subscribed. I am already (not) doing most of the 10 items you mention. Just a couple of thoughts: Cosmetics, especially skin creams. Some years ago I read a prominent facial surgeon who advised the expensive face creams are just not worth it. What we are paying for is mostly marketing. He advised generic drug store creams do just as well. So I stick with a moisturiser and cleanser which comes out at $150 per year. Cocktail dresses: I have to sometimes wear cocktail wear even if only for work events, and have separates - tops/blouses, 2 skirts in two lengths = many options, and a bonus, some of these can be worn for dressy day wear. Subscriptions: especially online subscriptions. I am a news junkie and was a magazine junkie, and took inventory of all my online subscriptions which came to $100 + per month! I've cancelled all of them and only read a daily free digest.

[@melissarodrigues9697]

This sounds like me! Apart from the self-phone I used to do everything on the list! I still buy the nail polish

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Its a slippery slope! Thanks for sharing!

[@truthersprotectingtruth490]

I am a Maxwell House coffee person. I recently discovered great coffee from Haiti that I buy to support the Haitian economy - two brands are Carribrew & Mokafe as well as Haitea for tea. I need to save more. I will be investing in 2022. I agree with you, I need to stop buying nail polish. I no longer buy tea that is not as organic as possible. I no longer buy meat that is not humanely slaughtered. I eat less meat. Meat has to be drained of all its blood in order to be edible. I no longer buy turkey as it is considered a domesticated vulture. I no longer buy candy or gum as I have a tooth missing. I try to bake bread more than buy it. And yes, those high heels are not worn anymore.

[@f.-j.j.5738]

I'm Haitian and haven't found coffee that I like better than Haitian coffee. Dark roast with this caramel subtaste because they roast it with cane sugar. I even put it in these reusable pods in order to brew it with my Nespresso machine. I get a tone of it for cheap directly from home so I'm not about to spend $7 a cup at Starbucks.

[@saraswatinayagam7123]

I am happy I subscribed to this channel.👍👍

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Happy to have you here!!

[@tammytarry3202]

I no longer buy…designer handbags, an extra pair of shoes that I love, bottled water, anything in a plastic bottle if I can get a refil without the plastic, beauty products, expensive hair products, jewelry, excessive amounts of clothes, subscriptions, fast food and dining out, frozen foods, I’m sure there’s more but…here ya go.

[@Wholisticbohoo]

I've become so cheap,I literally stay away from the malls I'm only bothered about improving my nutrition.

[@gldnglow]

This was so cute. Rule # 1 my mother taught me about fashion, if you can't run in a shoe, don't buy it. Feet have to last a lifetime. I never understood anyone paying more than a dollar for a cup of coffee. I can do my own nails pretty much perfectly, so I do spend a lot on polish. I enjoyed this.

[@Erin-rg3dw]

My family has a similar concept on the shoes - invest in what separates you from the ground, so invest in good tires and shoes. Unhealthy shoes can create soooo much pain, both now and later. Better to buy what's safe and comfortable.

[@FraccyKonadu2030]

I love your Rule No. 1 very insightful 👏🏽 👌🏽 if u can't run in it don't buy it woooow

[@decamc1435]

Perfect list!!! I also eliminated buying an array of makeup colors lips and eyes as well as a bunch of haircare products I never use.

[@gloriaa.4858]

i saw the pens sitting on the shelf behind this lady and thought "I like her, we have something in common." Interesting content UNTIL she announced "pens" and then slammed me with "notebooks." I have enough for an entire elementary school district (if they still use them.) I think the first step to remedy this situation is to subscribe.

[@olusolafalore]

Lolzz

[@dledghil]

Excellent points!

[@tannikamyers1274]

HEELS >I have so many heels SMH.. I wouldn't buy uncomfortable ones but, going to work and my hubbs and I did alot of social things..but I started working remotely before Covid and we stopped going out like that..so I now have shelvesssssss of heels🙄 NAILPOLISH > the same story...but like you when I got my nails done I chose the same 2 colors : OPI Lincoln Park after Dark or Midnight in Moscow STATIONARY > Why O Why ??? I have started using my old outdated calendars as around the house scrap paper. MAKEUP > GIRLLLLLLL I have enough makeup for 20 faces... if I add up the cost I'd be a millionaire 🤯🤯🤯but again I started working remotely a year before Covid..and then Covid...so in 2 years I think I had a full face of makeup on maybe 10 times....I CAN'T !!!!

[@Clevergirlfinance]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gwene.9912]

Everything you mention is on my do not buy list too for the same reason.

[@janetstonerook4552]

I'm using up all my makeup and personal items and will only buy basic items once I do use up what I have. The same with pens and writing material. 👍

[@Clevergirlfinance]

Yes to using them all up!

[@1111_Millionaire]

I feel you in the phones I’m so over them 😩

[@andreafoster6292]

Lol it true nail polish was a big one buying lipstick and clothes and after certain months it fits different because my weight changes

[@user-kpkxgtj]

Had me in the first 10 seconds with the pretty but painful shoes. Subscribed. 😊

[@nafeesadamier7592]

Thank you Clever Girl Finance