15 Common ‘Necessities’ That Frugal People Don’t Buy

[@georgeseymour7116]

Don’t know any frugal people who would pay 6 bucks for a cup of coffee.

[@mangayakposowa4334]

Hence, why he said overpriced

[@TimelordUK]

No way would I buy coffee out!! Just no way.

[@cmcordoYT]

I've never enjoyed the taste of coffee and, for some reason, never really enjoyed anything with caffeine, except a few times where I've enjoyed chocolate or a dark soda, but even those are very rare. It's the same with alcohol. It's not a religious thing, I just never took to the taste and saw too many problems with consequences from people who do drink alcohol. I can only imagine how much money I've saved through the years.

[@avenj4659]

Sigh Of course there has to be some judgy know it alls on the comments

[@LoccNessMonster]

😂😂😂

[@vzimmer1951]

I DO NOT shop online! If I can't find it in a store, I do without! Amazon is ruining our towns and cities!

[@flohough1870]

And filling our landfills as well.

[@laurenlaurenzo19640]

And where should we go to get the cheapest price?? Walmart? No thank you

[@doctork1708]

Walmart did that 60 years ago.

[@julz7753]

true, but it is so unsafe to go shopping. people are always acting ignorant and it is better for me to have most everything delivered

[@audreyhuggins8822]

@@laurenlaurenzo19640 Amazon has cheap products, that is why they are cheap. Amazon electronics are usually refurbished and re boxed.

[@andreabellini6796]

As a vegan I spend $30-40 a week in groceries. Rarely ever buy fake meat products, tofu is $1.80 a package

[@susandean8584]

I agree. Tofu, lentils, beans, potatoes, onions and bananas are amongst the least expensive and most nutritious foods in the supermarkets.

[@princessdumbarton9877]

@@susandean8584 Also cabbage, carrots, oats, rice, pasta...

[@agnesgooch459]

Pasta is processed with no nutritional value. ​@@princessdumbarton9877

[@jonesmorales-tu6kq]

Veganism is a mental disorder

[@TV-nc1bd]

don't forget to supplement with Folic Acid and B12 though. I learned that the hard way.

[@marshaphonda7057]

Well, in my opinion it is very important to eat organic food. Pesticides kill bugs and worms right away, it won`t kill you that fast, but it will make you sick and kill you over time. I am very frugal, but organic food is a must-have for me.

[@Izzy_Gtz]

I share the same beliefs though I see 70, 80 year olds eating crap all day 🤔 but better safe than sorry. When I keep finding live bugs in my produce it's annoying but also a good feeling 😁

[@marshaphonda7057]

@@Izzy_Gtz True, I know some pretty old people smoking 40 cigarettes per day for 60 years or so. 🙃😅

[@willchristie2650]

Each person is different. My parents ate crap every day of their lives. My mom lived to 97 and my dad 102. True story. Someone else can eat organic and die at 50.

[@Godspit6066]

@willchristie2650 fact,organics or non organics don't have none to do with it

[@mcmahon1130]

Lol

[@jimt2430]

Re: Organic, I'll just recommend that people check out The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 15 put out by Environmental Working Group. There may be some things that you may wish to buy as organic to avoid some pesticides unless being frugal somehow helps us not get cancer from chemicals. Cheers., I enjoy your content.

[@ludivinahahn-santiago1687]

😂 The chicken harness was hilarious. Me and my coworker cracked up 😂😂

[@ElAgustin]

I searched on Google, "Most ridiculous Amazon items," and that was what came up!

[@avenj4659]

It was funny😂

[@susandean8584]

As someone who volunteers in animal rescue you can’t imagine how helpful this item can sometimes be.

[@lawsome2068]

As someone who grew up on a farm it did seem a bit ridiculous but I realise most people don't have that experience so I can see the benefit.

[@the_bohemian_drifter]

Awesome video, am onboard with all of it 😂 Took early retirement 20 days ago after clearing all my debt, including my mortgage, over 4 years then saving like mad by being frugal and working very hard. Currently watching your video from my campervan( paid for in full!) in Île de ré, France while supping glass of my fav red wine (€3.60 per bottle) cheers Austin, hugs to Star 😊

[@julz7753]

youre cool. are you American? living in Europe? I am so jealous

[@the_bohemian_drifter]

@@julz7753 🙏No I’m Irish ☘️ It’s very easy to get to France 🇫🇷 on the ferry from Ireland and, as we are part of the European Union, I don’t need a visa for lots of countries and I can stay as long as I like!

[@nygrl6102]

Disagree about the food. There are so many pesticides and chemicals and harmful additives in our food. Read the labels. Do some research. Eat garbage get garbage health. And I'm way too old to be a hipster. I care about my health tho.

[@marshaphonda7057]

Very true! Same here.

[@lindahuynh9438]

All advertising trap. Real organic is growing at home by yourself in your own garden without chemical for sure. Else, there's no such thing as organic if it looks pretty.

[@ironuckles]

All that stuff ends up dissolved in your stomach acid. Watch a video of stomach acid sometime and see if you think these supposedly harmful things will survive that process!

[@rencechannel2240]

Labels can also manipulate and becoming a marketing tactics that you should buy this or those.

[@EvaSophia-fp4hw]

I agree, further more free range eggs is the least we can do for the ethical treatment of the chickens for example.

[@TeamPowah]

Pro tip for avoiding Amazon Prime: get your order in over $35 for free shipping and you can usually can get additional orders under $35 for free as well within the next day or so. They'll usually ship all this together.

[@frithar]

I think they stopped doing this when they raised the minimum to $35 from $25. YMMV

[@melsyr10]

Yup I use this tip whenever I shop on Amazon

[@greenqueen2673]

@@frithar Nope. Still works.

[@leoneldelarosaibarria]

This is still a thing. I haven't had Prime for the last 5 years (other than the occasional free trial) and I still get Prime-like shipping every time

[@solidstate9451]

I won't save on the expense of animals. I won't buy the cheapest food with the worst living conditions for the animals involved. This isn't frugal, it is egoistic on the expense of feeling beings.

[@wortelsorbet]

I buy biological milk, because it has higher animal welfare standards in Europe than non-biological milk. For the same reason I do not each meat, and that's why I use B12 supplements to ensure I do not lack that vitamin.

[@ironuckles]

Meat is cheaper than supplements.

[@Angeliqued]

@@ironucklesYou don’t always have to choose the cheapest option to be frugal. Some things matter more than money.

[@susandean8584]

You may enjoy the documentary Dairy is Scary if you have not already watched it.

[@carultch]

What kind of milk isn't biological?

[@wortelsorbet]

@@carultch To get the label "biological" cows have to be outside at least 180 days per year and there are lower standards for how much milk every cow has to produce.

[@TitaMomo2020]

Vegan here, I do need the supplements 😅 edit : my diet is already supervised and tested by a competent doctor, and I have been vegan for over 25 years. So far so good thank you for your interest and concerns for my health.

[@MattyLiam333]

I do supplements too. The stuff most people are super deficient on. Potassium, magnesium glycinate, D3, K12, biotin, and omega 3,6,9.

[@JollyJumper-l1v]

You only need B12.

[@hazelnutbix5261]

21 years a vegan and living in a cold climate we take the Vegan Society Veg1 supplement, that's all. For B12 and D3. Because lack of sunlight.

[@andreabellini6796]

Only B 12. 19 year vegan here

[@insertmyidentityhere]

You're not "saving" anything; you're destroying your health. Genius.

[@suzannederringer1607]

People have different priorities. I buy the freshest best quality food I can find. I'm 76, live alone, don't eat much and not expensive food, but it has to be fresh and organic if possible. Never ate much meat. Not into 'Gluten-free' etc. Don't have a car and have a bad Knee, so i cant get around very well. AMAZON is essential. Everything from out-of-print or foreign-language books to cat litter. I have Prime. One reason? Extra discounts at WHOLE FOODS. I do buy WHOLE FOODS' brand of Spring Water in gallon jugs for drinking and cooking because the Tap Water is horrible in this city. I use Paper Towels in the Kitchen because - who has an unlimited supply of Rags??? But my Cat gets Food and Love. Period. No Toys and no 'Treats.' That's all she wants. TIPS - I'm against them. Also a lot of stores are asking you to donate to some charity. This is another scam. YOU donate - the Store gets a tax write-off.

[@plektosgaming]

I never buy water as it's worlds cheaper to get a proper water filter. Not the cheap Brita ones - but the better ones that filter lead and the actual harmful stuff. Yes, DO tip. But always in cash and always directly to the poor worker. Remember that many states pay less than minimum wage as a "tip credit" to the employer. If they make $20 in cash and force the employer to pay minimum wage on top of that, then they win.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Gluten free is essential if you are coeliac. It's not a fad nor a luxury. And many people died from this, it ended up in death certificates as chronic stomach complaints but mostly it was being malnourished. Food is very important to your overall health. Same with supplements, not all but some. For instance I take vitamin D3 simply because I'm deficient and many people are. It's necessary for calcium uptake. Also vitamin K. For sure I can try to get 15 minutes of sunshine in winter but that's a tough ask right now. Vitamin K I can get from mushrooms, or cheese. I don't take either vitamin if I've done either measure that day. Ignoring health issues is not frugal it's stupid. If your bones are depleted it makes no sense telling someone you were too frugal to take your supplements. Of course people can be excessive and it's just expensive pee if you are taking vitamins excessively. Also a lot of our food is depleted so in some things I eat organic. One is leafy greens, but not all. The main thing is to avoid greens that are excessively full of pesticides. There, I said it. But not all veg and fruits absorb a lot of pesticides. Leafy greens do. Potatoes do. Carrots don't, pumpkins don't. Just get a summary of the ones that are full it them, avoid and buy those items organically. If you aren't eating out, if you aren't eating junk food, if you don't drink alcohol or go on benders, I think a bit of organic is OK. Just don't be excessive with it. Animals need regular vet visits and proper diets. Do not scrimp on pet food it's false economy. Give them a bit of proper meat to chew on at the end of their meals, it is great for their gums and teeth. Tooth extractions are massively expensive for vet controlled animals. Find out why the biological weakness of your animal is, mine has a tendency to experience too much water.

[@JoATTech]

I agree on cellphones. I would gladly use my phone I bought 10 years ago, but all my phones died on me, because they are made that way ... to die 2.5 years after you got them.

[@flohough1870]

It is annoying. Mine is just at 2.5 years now and I'm hoping it lasts even longer. I'm already plotting just getting the battery replaced when it becomes a serious issue. I hate all of it--the expense, the transferring all the info over, etc.

[@JoATTech]

@@flohough1870 Yeah I hate moving phones so much. Although lately it's quite automated. Few times my battery "died", so I replaced it and the phone was not as responsive as before. And finally died with new battery 6 months later. No I get myself old an iphone (but brand new). My wife's iphone is at least 5yo and still working fine, so I took a bet on iPhone.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

i had a phone that didn't break but it was no longer supported by the networks.

[@JoATTech]

@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi I have nokia 3310 too :D. But my kids where playing with it, and they broke somehow broke it. But it's not longer supported by the network anyway :(.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@JoATTech a friend gave me his wife's iPhone 7 when she upgraded. I'm still yet to ever pay for a cell phone. my previous one's were all company provided.

[@mashort07]

I see value in the Prime Membership for one big reason: it enables you pull the trigger on products you’re tracking at the moment the price dips to something you’re happy with. If something is listed for $19.99 and they run a deal where it’s $13.99, you can’t buy that item without buying more things or paying for shipping. Prime lets you lurk then and buy at the best prices. Of course you have to be patient and diligent in your tracking for this to work, but my wife and I use Amazon *a lot* and we’ve gotten well beyond the price of our Prime membership in discounts. I also just want to say this: not often, but sometimes you DO need things in 1-2 days.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

what do you buy from amazon?

[@mashort07]

@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi, anything and everything. Clothes, stuff for home like air filters, bed sheets, kitchen supplies. Stuff for parties, stuff for my pets, stuff for my office, stuff for my car… they have the most variety, they have great prices, an easy return policy and I like being able to read through reviews. I do what I gotta do to maximize the value in my spending.

[@debbiewalker273]

I agree, it does prevent overspending. Plus, we don’t have cable and Amazon Prime Video gives us more free programs & movies. I think we more than make up for the membership in savings. Of course there are exceptions. Some may not be able to stick to buying only needs, and too many wants. 🤷‍♀️

[@jessicaroyal57]

I love my Amazon Prime. I was able to get a student rate for many years... something like $59 per year. I also don't pay for streaming services or cable and use Amazon for streaming and free music options. I guess I'm lucky to be in a very busy, overpopulated city where Amazon actually will deliver numerous items the same day, or even in a few hours. I'm disabled, and for me to navigate the busy traffic, get to a store, wait in line to make a purchase, and then drive back home takes me a good couple hours depending on the store. Amazon has saved me tons of time, and money on gas. The items I get for the most part are essentials you can get in the grocery store, and sometimes even cheaper, especially with special discounts. If you hold something in your cart sometimes you will get a special Prime discount coupon making the item very reasonable in cost. They also will take my HSA card for things like shampoo and toothpaste. And not to mention the Amazon Pharmacy is actually cheaper to pay a cash price than to go through my insurance and fill it at a local store with my copay. Since I live alone and don't have the help I need, Amazon has been a lifesaver for me

[@mashort07]

@@jessicaroyal57, love to hear it. You have special circumstances being disabled but you touched upon a few things I would have said had I was writing an article. Not only does Amazon have things you can’t find in stores, but even if you could there is transportation expenses and a time cost that’s eliminated with Amazon. Their dominance may not be good for the U.S. economy at large, but there’s a reason they’re so dominant and I’m not about to cut off my nose to spite my face. They have endless options, great prices, an easy return policy, plenty of reviews to help make decisions and frankly, there is something to be said for free 1-2 day shipping. $150 a year is $12.50 a month and we didn’t even touch upon Prime Video. If it was $300 a year we could start having a conversation, but frugal people aren’t stingy people. If they find value in Prime, they’ll invest in it. And for me, there is absolutely value in Prime.

[@CundaliniWantsHisHandBack]

It's ironic that these clips are preceded by advertisers urging us to buy their shit.

[@flohough1870]

As someone who has a life threatening allergy to wheat, I am thankful for the increase in gluten free products available. But I do agree it has been a bit of a scam, convincing people who don't really need those products into buying them. Plus a lot of it is total garbage. I have to admit that I was 🤣🤣🤣at the paper towel uses--those are basically the ONLY reasons we have them around! And even with the dog pee, frequently we'll just use an already dirty bath towel to clean that mess up. Great video. The picture of you and Star is absolutely wonderful.

[@chaoticneutralsheep]

Same here, celiacs disease can kill and I think it's wonderful thanks to the push to disclose the gluten ingredient it's much easier to avoid it. Rather surprised he mentioned organic though considering most frugal people are health conscious and want there to be less pesticides that kills pollinators on crops since that has a knock on effect for the ecosystem.

[@flohough1870]

@chaoticneutralsheep Organics are not actually well regulated. A lot of it is a scam. The only way to be 100% sure an item is truly organic is if you actually know the person you are buying it from or you grow it yourself. Otherwise it is a crap shoot. Another area where the FDA has let us down in the US.

[@insertmyidentityhere]

No one should be eating gluten. People are so dumb. It literally wears holes in the intestines. Read about zonulin.

[@Shantelle6253]

I love that the Gluten Free Fad has increased the number of products available and reduced the prices of the products I need or want to try. But Man oh Man am I tired of having people think this is a "lifestyle" choice for everyone.

[@flohough1870]

@@Shantelle6253 agree completely! Or ones using it as a weight loss plan. 🙄

[@georgeandrews2839]

Adding white vinegar to your laundry softens the water and reduces the amount of detergent needed.

[@pensacola321]

Free shipping, streaming, music, books etc. Is Amazon Prime necessary? Of course not. But it can deliver a decent value

[@primaprimavera357]

I don’t buy from Amazon, I don’t need free shipping. Free music is here on KZbin. Your local library has many movies, ask access online to your local library movies if you are in North America.

[@overcomingwithin]

i agree with you on all of them but not number 7 (organic in particular). a lot of studies have been done on organic/non organic & some are worth paying. i’m happy to spend money on a few organic items like strawberries, look up the ingredients between a gmo & organic strawberry. tho not everything. just the few part of the dirty dozen

[@MrNiceGuy500]

I took the shampoo pump when the shampoo bottle was done…used it the change the lawnmower oil…pumped the oil right out. Didn’t have to buy an extraction pump

[@frithar]

That is absolutely BRILLIANT!! Thank you!

[@SYoung-sd4ub]

Awe!!!! I love Star!!! Congrats on becoming a daddy to the cutest fur baby!! And hello from Gainesville GA.

[@tia8489]

💜 el Augustin. Good tips, I'm glad you brought up the cost of meat - I'm fully plant based and eat loads of chickpeas, lentils and vegetables. So cheap and healthy.

[@Izzy_Gtz]

DISCLAIMER. This video was not tailored to your specific needs or situation, please don't be so naive 😕 El Agustin is a content creator who expresses his own opinions in the hope that they will serve people, and in exchange will generate living income for himself and Star. He is well aware that some or all of his opinions and advice may not apply to you specifically. However he is committed to present his best general advice with just the right amount of humor in a 10 to 15 minute video. Hate or arguing isn't necessary, that being said good or bad comments both help the channel so Thank you! 🤪

[@dpayne1943]

“DISCLAIMER “ unnecessary! Folks are well aware that he is young, single with a narrow band of life experiences. That is not bad, just a fact.

[@cheralynn4417]

I agree with almost all of these but the organic and gluten free. Unfortunately companies like Monsanto have damaged our food supply to the point where chemicals are actually changing the protein content of crops and making them indigestible. I've been tested and the connections between my health issues, gluten and also chemicals is quite clear. Altered foods are also now being attributed to things like low-grade Austism and a number of other conditions, particularly in children. The cells of my body can no longer process many foods due to an overload of chemicals and toxins in foods. For whatever reason I seem to be more susceptible than some people but many suffer from this and don't realize it. Hence the need for organic, gluten free, and some supplements, though I keep these to a minimum as much as possible. Please, everyone, do yourselves a favor and educate yourselves about the food industry, particularly in this country. And about the pet food industry if you have pets.

[@jsimp4050]

I had my iPhone 8 till about a year ago. I got the oldest model new phone my carrier was offering. I got an iPhone 12 which was “free.” I didn’t pay extra for the latest greatest phone they were offering. I will hopefully have this phone for a long time.

[@daviddean6032]

Hello Austin! I continue to absolutely enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks David! Nice to see a comment from you again!

[@ruth1996]

Okay, here is why I use paper towels; 1. They are biograddable 2 to 4 weeks 2. Save water, every living person, animal, and/or plant needs water to survive 3. A lot of so- called rags people buy are not biograddable, isn't plastic bad enough for the planet 4. I use a Wonder Washer 5. I use them even for coffee filters 6. Just to say,I didn't get a capsule wardrobe, so I could spend time washing rags! 7. I don't waste them I use them wisely, I use only what I really need. So please consider how Holy Grail is it using rags anyway! Whoa I think I need a drank of water! Love Ruthie

[@danicegewiss862]

I work for Amazon. They're far from evil. I make a decent income. They deliver most things the next day meaning I earn my paycheck. Employees get great benefits. We earn it, but go ahead find a better job. I'll wait. I have prime, but use it less and less. I have a Motorola G7. It was made a few years ago. I bake my own bread. I cut back on meat because it's unnecessarily expensive. My husband catches our fish and hunts for our red meat. My water comes out of my sink and well (at our other property). I do use supplements. Vitamin D is low for me, so I do take it. Most of these fit in my frugal list.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

are you planning on buying a van? or multiple vans?

[@rambleonfinance]

Do they give you free prime or do you pay....

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Bullshit. 🤡

[@bessycorrales6405]

How is meat unnecessarily expensive with the excessive amounts of water, the feed, the processing, the transport that’s required to get it the consumer. Also, by shopping at Amazon, people are taking tax dollars away from their own communities, and the evil man doesn’t even pay his fair share to maintain the infrastructure that he’s fully benefitting from.

[@stilos4321]

A chicken leash lol I’m glad I went frugal 2024 thank you el Augustine because if your videos I already have 2000 saved since January it’s not much yet but I would have 32 cents in my account till next payday and it would be like 3-4!days I feel much better now

[@ElAgustin]

Awesome!!!!

[@theresaarnold8911]

Food and grocery delivery can be a necessity. Not everyone can hop in the car and drive. Some people have issues that prevent them from driving.

[@Andre-qo5ek]

meat is expensive... but.... lets not full ourselves about the things we dont even think about as expensive. potato chips $4.97 for 7 oz. that's ... $0.71 an ounce that's $11.36 a pound. ... for junk food.

[@nogames8982]

Meet gives you the best bang for your buck when it comes to nutrition.

[@kaceykelly7222]

Hugs to Star! So glad you got her ❤.

[@ElAgustin]

She's so cute!

[@ga7145]

I don't understand how Americans can pay such an outrageous price for Amazon Prime. In Italy it's around 50 euro and I find it convenient also because it allows me to watch films and tv series but if it were to increase I would cut it off. No way I would spend all those dollars

[@karinhart489]

Generally agree with your list, but have a few exceptions: 1.) we do shop organic produce for the “dirty dozen” where it truly matters to avoid pesticides. However, we buy them from a produce market where the prices are similar to non-organic (and higher quality & way cheaper than chain grocery store), plus for over 45 years they have had in back of store and “ugly vegetables” section where imperfect fruits & vegetables are like half the cost. 2.) I get my Amazon Prime for free 🆓 as the 2nd person on the family account of a friend (my billing & delivery location is separate/different). The only thing I can’t do is loan or be loaned a kindle book from another prime user. 3.) I meet friends out for coffee instead of lunch, and I don’t pay $6 for it. I order a small plain old coffee and get the free refills. This started out because one friend couldn’t afford to buy lunch out, & another had to be careful about ingredients & preparation of food so we settled on coffee at a halfway meeting spot.

[@theeninja1918]

Always make my own lunch! No reason to go out and eat every single day when I only have 30 minutes to eat my lunch anyways 😅

[@salmaflis7549]

Hello agree about the supplements except vitamin D if you live in a country where you dont see the sun for weeks or months

[@surfside75]

And magnesium.

[@dpayne1943]

Most will find an exception.

[@nogames8982]

D3 with K2 is a vital supplement for most people. The majority of the people on this planet are very deficient in it. It is cheap and easily taken. Definitely recommend it for most people.

[@surfside75]

@@nogames8982 also magnesium deficiency is unreal causing so many issues, mental health being a huge one.

[@vanessamay3689]

I was all ears till don’t eat too much meat. Sorry but I have been carnivore over 6 months now. The best decision I ever made. The health aspect is huge and I feel so good. I’m 71. Inflammation went within days which led to me reducing the amount of falls I was having. Nil body odour. Hair is less gray and more as it was in my teens. Weight loss huge. Some say it’s expensive but really don’t eat all steak but beef patties and sausages are ok from time to time.High fat and zero carbs. Water is essential. I believe I am frugal as I don’t eat vegetables or fruit as I was never a fan of either so my transition to meat only was an easy decision. I follow Dr Westman and Baker, and Berry.

[@ivobiancucci4528]

I quickly lose interest when they say don't eat meat

[@LawrenceNixon-u8b]

star is so adorable. good advice on being frugal. i enjoy your videos.

[@zeroveda]

Eating meat in moderation is not evil. Seriously? Say that to the creature that was enslaved, stabbed , but died drowning in boiling water. All that " not evil" torture and violence for your moderation.

[@vlad_ebakov]

3:47 dude as a mint user I will wait until my 6mo contract is over and never using mint or anything from YT ads. I literally have no coverage in Long Island city for half of the day, the other half I can’t post a story on Instagram cuz connection sucks. I say F to mint and ryan gaynolds

[@kimrodgers692]

My son is a new user and has had no service in multiple locations. He got his iPhone in 2016 and it doesn’t support 5G, so perhaps that’s the reason. Regardless, we are disappointed. We were going to pay off three phones and switch. Looks like we’ll just stay with ATT.

[@hrbob8349]

Lol

[@ricardojmestre]

So happy to find out that I am already doing what you recommend here :)

[@MichaelSouhoka]

Glad I was born in the non-internet era, so I still like to do independently rather than ask Google all the time and spent data.

[@X0AleeX0]

Love your plant wall ❤

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks! I love it too!

[@mariaolhovik2999]

I started watching your channel nearly a month ago, but I almost never leave comments in KZbin. Here I just couldn't help, as I'm really excited to see that nice dog that you got❤ congratulations! We definitely need to see more of her in your videos😊 and btw watching this video made me realize how much of unnecessary dog staff I've been getting for my dog without even noticing for the past few years (the expense and the place it occupies is crazy, and my pup doesn't even like some of those things)

[@iceghost27]

I've worked for a fiber internet provider for 7 years and will tell you NO ONE uses that full 1000m. 25-100m is plenty unless you upload videos daily for a job.

[@kathigee]

great video and valuable info. I'm laughing at the comments of people stating what THEY do and THEY need. Of course we each have necessities and we alone can determine what we ourselves need... This video, however, gives us a clear look at things people often do but don't think about... thanks for things to think about!!! (love the shot of you and Star!)

[@ElAgustin]

The struggle of the content creator...I can't make videos that are true to every individual's lifestyle.

[@2Hesiod]

Vitamin C is less expensive than orange juice.

[@julz7753]

I purchase paper towels about 3 times a year, when company is coming for dinner. otherwise, I have good dish towels and old dish towels for floor spills. it amazed me during pandemic how people acted like this was important.

[@sharonlugone5955]

¡Que bueno! The other thing is paper napkins. I've been using the same dozen and ½ cloth napkins for years and they're doing fine. I've saved bucks and trees! ❤

[@ElAgustin]

When you eat out they give you a months worth of napkins, so just keep those, haha!

[@tuttuttut7758]

Ive been a vegetarian for 30 years. That stuff is cheaper to make. Yet it now exceeds the price of meat because it’s hip over here

[@Mileko-fv5pb]

We may have to agree to disagree on food part. Granted, people should watch their meat intake. I know I try to, but people do have food allergies, gluten sensitivity is a real medical thing. Also, I do believe in supporting local farmers, most of the food, from what I have seen, is organic and less expensive.

[@Whatsnewpussycat3]

Completely agree

[@karolinasundkvist5762]

Older people and people with various health conditions will often benefit greatly from the right supplements. As well as vegans, which someone already commented. But for healthy people who eat a variety of foods, it is not necessary. I live far north and will only add omega-3 and vitamin D to be sure I get enough.

[@kindraporter3887]

Happy weekend, El Augustin!

[@arisonchan]

I agree with most of the things you say and have learned so much from you about finance and frugality. As a dietitian, I disagree with this theory on food. I have a many clients who are allergic to gluten and have severe reactions to both gluten and pesticides in conventionally grown foods. Not everyone has these health problems, but it’s not just a hipster trend. It’s a serious medical consideration for a lot of people. Also if people are eating perfectly healthy food then maybe they don’t need supplements, but that is not the case for most Americans. Nutrient deficiencies also cause health problems which can be rapidly improved using targeted supplementation. Not all my clients need supplements, but a lot of them benefit from it and tell me within weeks or even days of starting a supplement that their symptoms are improving. All this being said, thank you for what you do. You are one of my favorite KZbinrs and I watch your videos all the time. Keep bein silly.

[@alyciasmith1964]

You can get around tips by living in Australia ;) (where you can tip if you want to because you really like the person's service or attitude). Best wishes from the southern hemisphere.

[@Trueandhonest]

Your videos are always inspiring. Thumbs up bro 👍👍👍

[@mofly1860]

Great tips Austin. One point women of reproductive age who may become prey should take a vitamin with folate to prevent birth defects. If you wait until you become pregnant you will have waited too long to prevent many spinal column disorders. These are super cheap tho so shouldn't be an issue for most.

[@JoJo-vz5uy]

Love your pup! Thanks for rescuing her ❤

[@ElAgustin]

She's definitely a true rescue! A bit traumatized, but she's improving! People can be so cruel to animals.

[@tomikotomihewitt657]

Thanks for the Amazon tip! Just canceled mine.

[@stewarthoi]

Great video, I agree on most of the points except for #12 (or perhaps I’m just adding on to it): owning a pet by itself is generally a want and not a need, with some exceptions. The food, the vet fees, the insurance, the time, the destroyed furniture, etc. Owning a pet is a wonderful experience for sure, and I’m not saying it is a bad thing, but again it is a want and not a need that frugal people might want to reconsider.

[@shawnkelly695]

I have 4 dogs. They dont destroy my furniture and even if they did i wouldnt care. I just get free or almost free furniture. Just gotta buy dogs that fit your house.

[@stewarthoi]

Good for you that you have well behaved dogs. But the food and vet fees still add up.

[@monishthomasp]

Agreed. Definitely not a necessity though a pet may improve your quality of life.❤

[@stewarthoi]

Again, owning a pet is awesome, but just not an absolutely need in most cases. My cat is at the vet at this very moment for a dental cleaning and the bill will be $700 😂 The pet insurance will cover 90% of it bust still...

[@shawnkelly695]

@@stewarthoi feed healthy foods and less dental issues. And ya 700 on a cat lol. Get 10 free cats if wanted. Funny how 1 person can own dogs and cats their whole life and not have dental issues. But ya cheap food rotts teeth and many other expensive health issues.

[@lijemayne4287]

"Normal people only need 5 to 15GB data a month." Me staring at my 44.93GB consumption this month 😱 and the month hasn't even finished yet.

[@nolongeranurse3369]

I use my prime membership daily..for more than just shopping ( free ebooks..free online streaming of videos/audio books...picture storage ect) BTW student membership is still $59 a year....

[@jessykeim]

Awesome video! Thank you 🤩

[@essentiallearning8458]

i love this🫶🏾🫶🏾 channel!

[@justincaseDK]

If frugal people are not buying organic or free range, because it is a waste of money, using money having a dog is definitely also a waste of money... I would much rather have good food than a pet.

[@Final_Turn]

When GOD loves you, He gives you a #Frugal mindset.

[@Izzy_Gtz]

Amen!

[@snooksmcdermott]

Luckily my cats' favorite toys are 1.) wadded up aluminum foil balls, 2.) ponytail holders, and 3.) cardboard boxes. I'd call my cats frugal except for the vet bills.

[@gerrikim8545]

Nice to see Star 😊. It’s true I feel we are influenced and indoctrinated so much that lines get very blurred on what is necessity and what is not.

[@thaodinh8390]

I am speechless with the tipping culture that we currently have. People expect tipping everywhere…

[@marliesk9920]

Organic and free range is a must! I don't want to have that pesticide-, herbicide-and chemical crap in my body! Some supplements are wholesome.

[@plappin]

There are a handful of fruits and vegetables known as the "dirty dozen," where it's recommended (by various environmental groups) to buy them organic, if possible. A few examples are strawberries, kale, and grapes. In my experience, non-organic berries, in particular, often taste bitter. I'm less likely to splurge for organic bananas, mangoes, or coconuts, where you're not going to eat the skin/shell. That said, organic farming is also better for the environment, though not always as much as we think. I recommend reading Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" for more info about this: a library/or second-hand copy, of course. LOL Fun video and I'm with you on pet stuff, paper towels, and endless tipping, for sure!

[@ElAgustin]

Yeah, some things like lettuce are good, but the word can also be misleading. I think the best solution is to buy from a local farmer, but it's not always realistic. It's also interesting because although the farming is more natural, it's not a sustainable way to feed the world as the world's population is too big and it would require too much space. I was a huge Michael Pollan fan growing up. I liked his recent show on Netflix!

[@susandean8584]

We can easily grow enough food to feed the entire population of the planet. The biggest problem is that way too much of what is currently grown is fed to animals so that they can be slaughtered for food. If animal agriculture was eliminated crops could be grown to feed humans directly. Moreover, no need to cut down expansive areas to rainforest to raise cows for food. Beans, lentils, potatoes, onions, and bananas are amongst the least expensive and most nutritious foods in the supermarket.

[@willchristie2650]

Who the hell has rags? Not very hygienic to keep rags around. Dog toys are outrageously expensive, but walks are free.

[@nogames8982]

I am 100% with you when it comes to bottled water. What a scam. It is nothing but municipal water, and they charge ridiculous amount of money for it. And then they put it in plastic bottles. Yeah, that’s great for the environment. If the water in your town is terrible, then get a water filter or something like that. Don’t buy bottled water if you don’t have to.

[@prawnk1ng]

I do all of these, and I’m still poor. 😢

[@KimSmith-b9v]

Why are you poor?

[@Godspit6066]

The purpose is not to make u rich,it's to save😂😂😂😂,I use to overspend for a lot of unacessary things,since I started watching El Augustin, I got out of my credit card debt,and and I'm not behind on my necessity bills.

[@dissy5563]

Earn more

[@Godspit6066]

@@dissy5563 that too

[@JenevieBrown]

I love listening to your videos, you express yourself so well and the advice you give is very helpful. Thank you so much 💋

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

I buy pasture raised chicken eggs. While the nutritional value is only slightly better I am paying for the treatment of the animals. I do agree alot of the wording on packages is a marketing gimmick, just have to do your own research.

[@seascape35]

Same here, I buy pasture raised eggs for the better treatment of the chickens, though I do find the resultant eggs taste better as a bonus.

[@susandean8584]

If yiu have not watched the documentary Vegucated you may enjoy it.

[@seascape35]

@@susandean8584 Thanks. I'll check it out.

[@wcurtin1962]

Amazon prime also increases the prices of what you buy around to 15% to cover that "free shipping".......

[@kevinschmelzlen3848]

I’m really loving your channel. This is like the 10th video I’ve watched in a row and I’m really impressed. With that said, a few of your takes have been pretty wacky, such as comparing people who use supplements to cult members. Taking Magnesium ain’t the same thing as joining Jamestown

[@user-jp8fr7xw6z]

You really don't need to eat meat; if you care about what goes into your body, you better buy organic. So I'll manage to live frugally and still respect my body, the environment and animals' rights

[@KimSmith-b9v]

Mint Mobile - you have to prepay for a year to get it for $15 a month. Just so you know.

[@danicegewiss862]

I have had it for years. I pay less than that because I buy for a year.

[@melsyr10]

Yes, and it’s totally worth it!

[@outdoorgearguy6823]

I pack egg whites from a muffin pan,mixed greens and grilled chicken salad in a bentgo container 5x a week and my breakfast+ lunch costs less than $5 a day.

[@saturnsun203]

I go into an electronics shop and they also sell kitchenware, and I was looking for a small electric frying pan, the plug traditional basic model without digital. They said oh we dont sell frypans, try next door at homewares store. And, ok so then they only had one large frypan in the store and she said no one asks for frypans nowadays! 😂 😅 Also, on my way in to 😊the first electronics😅 etc store, I was greeted outside by a man at a table requesting money for a charity. I had to almost run on my way out the door as he was high pressure. I just wanted to buy a frypan and went home empty handed and 😫 running off! 😅

[@mariabanks8813]

Love Star and love your channel 😅

[@radfoo72]

"You don't need paper towels, just use rags." lol From rags to riches and I'm not going back😂 I make enough money that I can afford paper towels for napkins and cleaning without it hurting my finances. With that mentality you could also say "You don't need toilet paper, just use rags!"😂

[@Everthus4]

I believe 1st world country should have good quality public water. You know, we need water to live. That is why i never buy bottled water. I have good filter and it is good for me. And i save tons of money and tons of plastic every year. Phones? Yes. Of course, we need more and more apps. But even older phones can do that. Personally - i love to buy luch at work (it is part of benefits, i have it cheap). It is nice thing at work. I'm bored of every day sandwitches. And sandwitches cost too. It is fair treat for me. I dont have amazon or fiber internet, but it doesnt seem to be expansive. Of course it add up. From my experience - if you cut what you dont need, you have money for what you really need.

[@carolynstewart8465]

❤ glad you're owned by a dog!❤❤❤

[@KimSmith-b9v]

Fiber internet. WARNING! Never buy fiber internet before your neighbors. I paid almost triple price for fiber when I moved into the house. Less than four years later my neighbors got it much cheaper. When you buy something like that, get in a group and get better price.

[@vewaddell]

I check out hotspots from the library. 👍🏻

[@a.phillips6892]

I dont do ANY of them! I started carrying cash again so I won’t fall into the boobytrap at bakery’s, coffee shops where they spin the credit card screen around and ask for tip AND donation…RIDICULOUS!🤯🤯🤯💸💸💸 I make every meal/coffee at home…it’s BETTER than what is sold at restaurants.

[@leee3880]

10:45. I have a coworker that goes out to eat everyday, yet they asked their mom for gas money. They just can’t seem to figure it out.

[@lkedvenc6898]

Gluten is lethal for some people. So gluten free products are needed. I agree the other things.

[@lisatuckett6386]

Bottled water is nonsense. Waste of money, too much plastic, and helping a terrible industry.

[@wildrosecottage9844]

My problem is i put off needs for so long, when i finally can afford to buy it it feels like a want

[@easternacademy]

You didn't mention toilet paper! Love the bidet toilet seat!

[@MsPeanut320]

Gluten free food is necessary for people with Celiac Disease.

[@annagia153]

Awesome chicken harness diaper!!! oh yeah add to cart… Crack me up 😂🤣😂🤣 Totally agree with all of these!!

[@anacuevas9273]

😂😂😂😂

[@ArfatBukharai]

Hello 👋 Excellent 👌 video 👏 As Always. A frugal lifestyle is the best way. We Must Avoid Inflation Lifestyle. No debts No Credit Cards and buy Everything Cash.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

why not use a credit card and get the reward points? just pay it off every month. it is literally free money.

[@ArfatBukharai]

​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Agreed 👍

[@notyetdeleted6319]

Regarding organic food, dietary supplements, and meat. Meat is not expensive in America IF you purchase the cheap cuts of meat. If you also buy and eat the different organs of the animal you need very little else. A diet should be mainly protein and fats, from animals. I would say to eat fruits, such as lemons and the like, occasionally to keep up vitamin C.

[@katrinapeacock8317]

Such good tips. Although Ima gonna debate the fancy food thing... not cos I'm a hipster, but because I'm a health nut and I am happy to pay more for good grass-fed meat and veggies with minimal chemicals. But I cook it myself because eating out is insanely expensive, and frankly I'm a good cook haha. In Australia I can recommend Boost mobile for phone data if you own your handset outright. It uses the Telstra network and I recharge for 366 days at a time to get the best deal. (Not sponsored, just a happy customer 😂)

[@d.cassarino]

I have been working from home since 2020, I do need fast internet to do simple tasks during my working time 😅