15 Things I Don’t Buy Anymore (Minimalism & Saving Money)

[@ElAgustin]

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[@stephaniegoodwin6774]

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[@Freebirdpr]

holaaaa; mucha gente cuando eres minimalista y aconsejas los beneficios. Ven tu felicidad y tranquilidad en el dia a dia. la gente se molestan cuando ven un minimalista viviendo feliz con menos.

[@PixelShade]

I realize that I am probably more frugal than I think. I don't own a car, I bicycle everywhere (occassionally I take the train/buss), I don't have any subscription services. In terms of clothes I only buy what I need and each garnment will have the following lifecycle: during parties or at work > casual clothing when hanging out with friends/family > home clothing > sleeping wear > cleaning cloths/rags or recycling. Some of my clothes are 24 years old, and they have just now been downgraded to sleeping wear. Many at my age want to live in big houses, I chose to live in a studio apartment here in Sweden. Total monthly spending for me is

[@Petra44YT]

Nah. I don't agree with using very old clothes for cleaning. I have a problem to motivaty myself to clean anyway, so I buy the cleaning rags with the nicest colours I can find. Pink, green, blue, as long as it is shouting "use me", it's all good. The same goes for detergents. I don't usually buy the cheapest ones. First, I need to smell them, and only when I like the smell will I buy them. Motivation is key. 🙂

[@carolyncilento5074]

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[@ShaunJoyce-y1c]

Sounds good dude here in the uk a bottle of salad cream is 4 grand

[@Tabernacle-d3u]

Me too planet fitness ❤🎉I love this such good advice ❤❤❤

[@ira_herself997]

Try cotton clothes for sleeping in. It changed my life.

[@krislee5343]

Totally agree about food delivery! It's ridiculous not to go pick up your own food, let alone pay the extra fees.

[@juliaw.8]

I had always worn cheap glasses and a few months ago bought expensive eyeglasses. What a huge difference! I will never repurchase cheap ones.

[@whiteviper1979]

Yup that's one thing all never ever SKIMP on!

[@vincentcrowley5196]

Have you considered laser eye surgery? Im in the UK and wore glasses for nearly 30 years. I had to pay ,£175 a month with a 24 month payment plan , about 4200 but i dont regret it.

[@lc8119]

I am supportive of buying used furniture except couches or mattresses. I’ve heard too many bedbug horror stories.

[@maxinef6654]

Totally agree with that! 🥺

[@annyer262]

My dad taught me how to do an oil change when I was 15. Then I worked out how to do brake pads, then spark plugs, wires, carb overhauls, then engine overhauls. Then I learn to paint cars. There is not much I cannot do to a car, it is not that hard.

[@Taichigirl311]

Great job I wish I could do all that👍

[@Savvynomad225]

Do you replace tires by yourself? 😂

[@annyer262]

@@Savvynomad225 yes with tire irons soap, bead sealer and air compressor. It is not that hard. I might upgrade to the manual tire changer from harbor freight one of these days! I cannot do wheel alignment,. although I am told that there is a redneck way to do home wheel alignments (toe in) on live axle rwd cars!

[@Kitiwake]

​@@Savvynomad225it can be done with tyre levers but it's a birch. Much easier with machinery.

[@ScorpionMaiden75]

That's so cool. My dad taught me to work on my own car when I was 16. I used to help work on cars with my grandpa, uncles and cousins during the summer. I found out that there are books on what the codes mean for newer cars and you can get the same machine the mechanics have that tells you the codes for what's wrong with your vehicle. You're so right that it's not that hard once you learn how. 💜💕🦋🔥👑🔥🦋💕💜

[@eddiestilll]

i fully agree with the "new phones" point. my phone model is over 5 years old now and i still plan on keeping it until it stops functioning or breaks. people never understand when i tell them it's servicing me just fine and it's still as enjoyable as day 1. they always try to convince me of "reasons" to upgrade, like "slowdown" (no, it still works just as fast as day 1), "apps not working anymore (no, i can still download all the apps i need and haven't ran into 1 app i couldn't yet), or "degraded battery life" (no, i still have all day battery. sure, it's not as good as day 1 but it's like 90% of what it was on day 1)

[@shougsshoug]

You are exactly like me

[@Summerbreeze537]

I kept my 2g until I couldn't get service anymore.

[@TheArchitectfella]

It's about security and software updates it's not that simple.The phone can be used for how long as u want but the problem is the security.U have to be carefully what site you visit and what u clicking in . I can use the phone for 10 years but will I be secure with my data and all those passwords?

[@heathco90]

I used my iPhone for years. I just recently upgraded because it finally went out on me. I went from a 6SE to a 15 and probably won’t buy another until the iPhone 22 or something like that.

[@jamestkirkcameron9189]

You can also just change out the old battery for a new one for very cheap, at one of those phone repair shops, instead of buying a whole new phone. Not a lot of people do this or even know about it. Afterwards the phone holds a charge like its brand new again.

[@jennesont4791]

Getting rid of used oil is not easy in our area, so the drive through oil change places (with a coupon) work out to be a negligible price difference and a way better deal from the driving around and frustration levels

[@elizabethm5422]

There are two things I spend on. I also spend on glasses for the same reasons. I also do not buy cheap shoes. My job requires professional dress. Life is too short for uncomfortable, painful shoes.

[@healthyhappyandwealthy]

Same here. I always buy good shoes.. 🎉

[@HectorLopez-wc8fx]

Don Agustin, love your videos. The short clip showing you from behind as you were squatting reveals medial collapse of the left knee (resulting in a slight outward flick of the heel). I'm a physical therapist and see this quite often. The medial collapse as you lowered means your left hip abductors (chiefly your TFL and glute medius muscles) are weak. That could lead to problems down the road. Just Google or KZbin "Hip abductors exercises." I'm sure you'll find plenty of exercises that will fix the problem. A little payback for all your great content. Keep it coming!

[@monishthomasp]

Fully agree.. Infact you don’t even have to buy used phones - I bought a iPhone 11 when the 13 came out - and it was a brand new one which cost me just half. Dealers want to push old model stocks off their shelf ASAP. This has been my policy always with phones. ❤

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

Same! I had my previous iPhone 5 forever and then replaced it with a 6 and had that forever until I accidentally ran over it with my car… uhhh it still worked kind of bc it was in a life proof case 😂 but eventually it glitched out and by that point the cheapest model I could get was an iPhone 11 which I still have

[@monishthomasp]

@JJ_house Well you do need a phone for communication so better to use one with which you’re comfortable rather than get used to one which you have to learn to use.

[@JoATTech]

Same, but got 13mini when 15 been announced.

[@vincenzorossi4828]

My phone is samsung . 4 years old. 115 euro. Working fine. I keep it.

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Still rocking an iphone 8 here, that I got for free when my wife purchased an IPhone (bogo)

[@seaneverett3001]

Living in a place where there’s lots of snow in the winter, I have found that Cross Country skiing is a fantastic relatively inexpensive outdoor activity. Sure, you CAN go all out and get expensive skate skis and buy a bunch of fancy equipment, however, a new pair of decent entry level Nordic skis with boots and poles are only around a few hundred dollars. I even found an older (still in great shape) full set of gear for 45 bucks at a local thrift shop. A season pass for a WA state Sno-park is about 50 bucks. After that, you can XC ski for basically free!

[@ScorpionMaiden75]

If I want my home to have a relaxing scent I use essential oils in my mop water or a couple drops in a spray bottle with a bit of water. Then spray curtains or put essential oils on cotton balls in hidden places in the house. Mint is also good for keeping pest out too 😊 💜💕🦋🔥👑🔥🦋💜💕

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

“I don’t want some weird mechanic touching my car.”🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

That’s just weird. It’s gonna happen anyway.

[@IRLSuperb]

@@sophieoshaughnessy9469 in my personal opinion, dealing with multiple cars in my life, the best decision is to save and buy a brand new car base model, and keep it until the wheels fall off. You get the benefit of having a functional vehicle for more than a decade, and only minor repairs that you can do yourself for the following decade after that, so you could theoretically avoid a mechanic for more than 20 years if you do that. And I have seen anything that can go wrong to a car.

[@VoxWodler]

But the weird mechanic knows cars - he sees 1000s. I dunno bro. @@sophieoshaughnessy9469

[@PhotoSlideshowmacai_]

Over protective 😂😂😂

[@melesefesi6955]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RideRedRacer]

i have been using the same Galaxy S6 edge+ for 8 years now. phone is in perfect condition and still using original charge cable. i dont understand why people buy new phones

[@marcokeller3575]

THANK YOU for making the point about quality eyeglasses. You get what you pay for. I'm an Optician and I get people coming in all the time with stuff they bought on line that falls apart of is made incorrectly. You can buy quality and a decent price, you just have to shop around a bit. Particularly when you get older and need Progressive (no line bifocal) lenses. There is a huge quality difference between cheap ones and good ones. Good ones work so much better and are easier to adapt to. Cheap ones are usually old lens technology. Would you buy a brick sized cell phone? then why would you buy an old technology lens that limits your field of vision? Rant over

[@thekagifret]

@adawon99about 2 years before a standard eye check is usually recommended:)

[@theminicooper]

Of course an Optician would favor buying glasses in a shop as opposed to online! 😋

[@danspencer4235]

I have a feeling that the people who would benefit most from your messages will not listen. That's fine, because you are helping the people who deserve it.

[@joanaw.1379]

The last thing is true. I bought so many clothes and shoes with low quality, after 2 years or less they were old and I had to replace them. I just started buying good quality clothes and shoes from thrift stores. I could find new items still in tags for less than $15. Most leather shoes and coats, cashmere and even wool sweaters! I heard once someone said that we are too poor to buy inexpensive things!

[@LearnMoreDoBetter]

I heard a different version of that saying: I am not that much rich to afford buying inexpensive things .

[@christinaedwards5084]

Two things I never skimp on. Shoes. Mattresses. I’m going to spend at least 1/3 (8hrs) of everyday in both of these things. You want good quality. A lumpy mattress and Ill fitting shoes have such a negative impact on you.

[@tarablue4472]

@@christinaedwards5084 I bought my mattress with entire bed set used from a friend who had it for only one year. That was over 20 years ago and the mattress and box spring are still like new. One of the best $700 I ever spent. I have equipped them with bedbug proof covers.

[@Dream-bebe]

@@christinaedwards5084I don’t skimp on anything at all!

[@richardackley1823]

I love this video. Thank you Austin. I ordered the book. Can’t afford the therapy at the moment, but I might arrange something in future. Heading to Target to buy a pack of Tshirts. You’re very helpful I’ve got a lot of anxiety now. I love your gorgeous eyes, demeanor. I’m retiring right now, trying to minimalize everything. Appreciate your help. [Seattle, WA]

[@AmericanWears]

I have a hard time convincing myself to buy anything, what I have still works.

[@Dream-bebe]

I would Not change my oil! It’s messy ! And I have no interest to get oily

[@magal55]

Lucky me, I don't own a car. I don't need it. And I follow almost all of your points of frugality.

[@Sharperthanu1]

There's something even cheaper than driving: Walking and occasionally using public transit.

[@cheapsoot1981]

Word.

[@gymdilettante8407]

That's what I do

[@jsmith3946]

@@gymdilettante8407 not if you live in the middle of no where like I do

[@MrAnderson2845]

​@jsmith3946 For real. Even in the suburbs good luck with that. The irony is the people that can walk everywhere live in extremely expensive areas lol

[@Ravenelvenlady]

As New Yorker I ONLY walk and use public transportation.

[@INFJ2]

Stupid to spend money on phones. I bought mine for 130$ once. I have Boost Mobile. Had it for a few years.

[@BigPhilly15]

I’ve had horrible vision since I was 5. Double astigmatism. I never skimp on glasses. Very nice frames and high end custom lenses. Arguably the most important thing I own is my glasses.

[@tarablue4472]

I was wearing glasses by age 8, a year later I was dependent on them. I remember spending $400 on prescription glasses, mind you that was 25 years ago so that would be more in today's dollars. In addition to that was contact lens. Then I got laser eye surgery and I haven't spent a dime on corrective vision wear of any kind. The surgery was for other reasons rather than to save money but it has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. The surgery has paid for itself. One of the best decisions I ever made.

[@StephanieG1]

How do you dispose of the old oil safely and responsibly? One of the ways I save money is that I never buy tea/coffee outside. I have never entered Starbucks or Cafe Italia or any other similar place. If I want a cup of tea I wait until I get home.

[@mikelongco]

If you're in the US and live anywhere near an AutoZone or an O'Reilly Auto Parts, they will dispose of your used oil for free. Each company has over 6,000 locations in the US. Hopefully there's one near you.

[@999manman]

i love to change my own oil and used to refuse to consider purchasing a vehicle whose oil filter I could not easily access. But lately Ive noticed that modern vehicles often have a filter located where you need a hydraulic lift to reach it. Or in a tight alcove where it would take far too long to remove. In those cases I have little choice but take it to a professional. That's sad because early on I could actually do basic mechanic work on my vehicles. Nowadays you need a degree from MIT just to look under the hood.

[@djrickyb]

I disagree about oil changes. When I was 34 I threw my back out trying to get out from under my car after giving it an oil change. It took 13 days for me to get my back to normal again. First 5 days was painful! Also, you don't save much money buying the oil yourself. Try to use coupons when they are available at the express oil change places. I go every 5,000 to 6,000 miles with both of my cars.

[@bayarbuyan84]

These are good points, something I agree on but nothing surprising. The best one for me is check out books at the library.

[@miahthorpatrick1013]

I gotta say something about number 2: it’s not so easy to simply “change your own oil” when you don’t have a house, driveway or garage. At an apartment or something, this just isn’t a viable option. It’s unsafe and leaves you wide open to compromise if you attempt to do this in a small apartment complex parking lot. Love your videos but you are leaving out the part about the time save. Also did I mention having car ramps is a must have for changing your own oil *within a timely manner*? If you’re not experienced with this task, not having certain materials can make this take as long or longer than if you take it to a professional.

[@Dream-bebe]

It gives cheap vibes $….

[@ComeKingJesus]

2. No more rip off oil changes. Jiffy rip off lube. Never.

[@biggbeefer]

I completely agree with not buying stupid clothes you don't need. But the other side of the spectrum, buying simple clothes that are dirt cheap, can also be a problem. The reason they're so cheap is because often times they're made by people in extremely poor work conditions and grossly underpaid, using materials that are cheap but awful for the planet. I advocate buying 5 shirts too, but getting them from a place with a track record of sustainably sourced materials and ethical supply chains. The shirt won't be $8, but the extra money is worth it. Also it lasts longer!

[@mauricemaple1430]

Very wise advice. Too many people fall into the belief that minimalism=cheap. I spend on quality shirts and socks. Underwear i can buy cheaper, hats i buy cheaper.. doesn't make sense to be cheap and spend more replacing things.

[@zephyrr108]

Idk. I guess a middle ground is in order.

[@rickyiglesias5384]

I started changing my oil almost 16 years ago. There were a few years in there where with a coupon I actually paid the same price to have a local dealer do it, but times have changed and it's gone back to being WAY cheaper to do it yourself. No one will ever care about your car as much as you do, which is a great reason to change your own oil. Shops don't put their best guys on the easy jobs. So you're not getting the brains of the organization, which means they can make MISTAKES like not screwing your filter on all the way or stripping out your drain plug.

[@anaisgeoffrion2819]

I agree with you, except for the expensive glasses, knowing that this industry is almost entirely dominated by the same Italian man who owns something like 70% of the brands and can manage to keep the prices high and make people assume it must be because the material is expensive. Not at all. You can find great glasses for a cheap price.

[@ph3n1xryse]

I keep saying I’m going to stop using delivery services cause 1) it’s expensive, 2) sometimes I get the wrong food items. Granted it’s convenient but it’s a cost for that convenience. I love to travel outside of the US, it may cost a pretty penny to get there but once you’re there, I feel like it’s cheaper once there.

[@wealthyspaces1131]

Agreed about the smells however good quality essential oils transforms a space into a sanctuary 😊

[@AF_1892]

I enjoy smells of a freshly polished wood floor, or full detox/clay bar/wax on my 20 yr old pickup. He lives in the garage.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

You lost me at Nicholas Cage being the greatest actor of all time. 😂 Vicki

[@113msaunders]

😂

[@melesefesi6955]

💀😂🤣

[@wallacemusic160]

Super facts lol

[@edwardbrock3807]

Oil changes are tricky. As a weird mechanic friends always ask if i can change their oil to save money, but not all oil changes are the same, you may be lucky and have a easy car, but some are downright a pain, specially if they sit low; then theres the jacking the vehicle up, dangerous in the wrong hands; theres alot of variables i tell them, whats their schedule, whats the availability, are u gonna go dispose your oil. Essentially does the time outweigh tge costs and speed of service. Trust me oil changes are the triicky one when it comes to savings. If youre proficient and you got a "user friendly" vehicle then youre gold ponyboy. But yeah i totally agree great skill to learn!

[@slackerjo]

I have a refurbed phone from a local discount electronics store. It doesn't have to be fancy because I don't use my phone as a computer. I listen to library books on it and that's about it. To be honest, I find surfing on a phone very frustrating.

[@KeturaSaint-Fleurose]

When I moved to nyc, I created a deeper hole for myself by spending so much money on food. Not getting groceries because I wanted to try out different restaurants (and the interior design like you mentioned created an illusion for me) Having said all that, I’m wayyyy less tempted to spend money at these restaurants after realizing how mediocre the food occasionally is to me. Mind you, I’ll enjoy myself out but I want to only spend money on occasions that are a 100% yes. And my 100% yes allows to me create a more narrow focus on what experiences will ACTUALLY create more meaning to me. Your hilarious 😆

[@ElAgustin]

Yeah, I feel like there are so many restaurants in NYC that it's a hobby for people.

[@KeturaSaint-Fleurose]

@@ElAgustin for sure! I would love to know what cost effective activities you do when you’re out socializing with others

[@ihateallyall]

yup. it’s become inexcusable for me to spend $20-$50 for a meal, that isn’t even that good, and that I will always later on regret because I could’ve bought days of meals with that money. now when I go out to eat, it’s maybe some special clam chowder out on the coast, or that one sandwhich shop I really love.

[@KeturaSaint-Fleurose]

@@ihateallyall your doing great 👏🏾 I’m proud of you

[@sandy1938]

Austin- You are a smart and entertaining young man, with great tips! You have found your calling. You are a natural at this. I love watching your videos as they bring a smile to my face and I learn something along the way. Great job!

[@virgil3241]

Never heard of a Town Centre before, is this in the US only? Oil changes, I dont do it myself anymore. I buy the filter on sale, the oil on sale, and pay $30 for someone to do it for me. Has worked for me for 20 years now. And for my one or two oil changes a year, what money am I saving. My time on the weekends are worth something to me. Plus you need to dispose of the oil, and have fun changing oil in the winter outside with no garage.

[@montymonto6430]

I agree with everything except the furniture. Furniture of good quality can last tens of years and you see it all the time so it should also look nice.

[@jkallina100]

Plus it can actually appreciate in some cases!!

[@ryanwilliams989]

Every day we encounter novel challenges that have become the new standard. Although we previously perceived it as a crisis, we now acknowledge it as the new normal and must adapt accordingly. Given the current economic difficulties that the country is experiencing in 2024, how can we enhance our earnings during this period of adjustment? I cannot let my $680,000 savings vanish after putting in so much effort to accumulate them.

[@TheresaAnderson-kf5xw]

Despite hearing that insider trading secrets could lead to making millions in the financial market, I hesitated to invest as I lack the required skills and a sound strategy to surpass the market and achieve profitable returns. Additionally, although I possess $160,000, I find it challenging to take the plunge due to a shortage of funds.

[@maryHenokNft]

The pathway to substantial returns doesn't solely rely on stocks with significant movements. Instead, it revolves around effectively managing risk relative to reward. By appropriately sizing your positions and capitalizing on your advantage repeatedly, you can progressively work towards achieving your financial goals. This principle applies across various investment approaches, whether it be long-term investing or day trading.

[@hunter-bourke21]

On the contrary, even if you’re not skilled, it is still possible to hire one. I am a project manager and my personal portfolio of approximately $750k took a big hit in April due to the crash. I quickly got in touch with a financial-planner that devised a defensive strategy to protect and profit from my portfolio this red season. I’ve made over $350k since then.

[@hunter-bourke21]

A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. She's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $850k.

[@maggysterling33254]

@@hunter-bourke21 Amazing! I hope it's okay to inquire if you're still collaborating with the same fiduciary and how I can get in touch with them?

[@RobertHastings12]

@8:43 "eBay is still a thing." I literally just got home from the post office to drop an expensive pocket knife I sold that I had no business buying in the first place. Thankfully, I broke even. It was like watching $140 collecting dust in a drawer. Watches and pocket knives were my "buying stuff I don't need with money I don't have" vice.

[@ownedbymykitty270]

The way I'm saving money: showing up to work every day (unless I'm really sick), no kids (I have a cat lol), renting a rent controlled apartment, buying a 15 year old car (before 2021), keeping my distance from friends who tend to live more lavishly, buying a high quality used bike, buying all furniture used, buying most electronics used, buying most clothing used or heavily discounted high quality brands, spending a bit more to have a higher quality TV + microwave + fan + air purifier, as an audiophile I only buy cheap but high quality Chi-Fi gear (Chinese Hi-Fi), never go to expensive big act concerts (i prefer more indie / underground acts where the ticket price rarely exceeds $30-40, usually only go to museums on discount or free days, buying 90% of items only when on sale at the grocery store, quit drinking (huge money saver), never ordering delivery, never eating at fancy restaurants, if I eat out I rarely order appetizers or drinks (I only order what I can eat which is usually just 1 dish), eating at home more, buying coffee outside only 2x a week, going to only matinee movies and never buy concession snacks or drinks, keeping online subscriptions down to the few I actually use (Spotify, KZbin Premium), being vigilent about not getting parking / speeding / traffic tickets, maintaining excellent credit, not going on local trips / vacations (the US is outrageously expensive now and not worth it), buying cheap but high quality marijuan@ from local growers and consume in small amounts (I live in SF Bay Area). My friends wonder how I'm able to live in the SF Bay Area without having a 6-figure income. They know I'm resourceful, but they're all too fancy / bougie to be able to live like me.

[@ninnymuggins5159]

Wow, you should make a video on this topic as well! Nice job. Also, if you love your cat, please don't feed him cheap cat food, it will cost you more in vet bills and shorten his life!!

[@vincenzorossi4828]

Cut on maria and you will be great!

[@aoeulhs]

I'm with you on everything except books. I search for free pdfs for books that have been in print for a while, buy used instead of new if I can, a lot of my books I got for free, but the ability to purchase a book that I can't get otherwise is one of the highest and best uses of money. There are many things known to impoverish a person but nobody has every come to ruin because of their library.

[@MooseCracker]

ok but, how do you not buy haunted buildings? One note on thrift store and preowned furniture: If it has any cushioning or any parts that you can't directly clean (like actually see and get your fingers on) don't buy used. The last thing anybody needs to pay for and face is a bed bug infestation.

[@ninnymuggins5159]

or fleas or lice

[@BL-rb7jm]

I love the outdoors but now that I'm older and Got involved with living in the city, I don't do that as much.The city life can kill you if your not smart. When I was nineteen years old my boyfriend and I used to go hiking in the mountains. I remember we carried a square back canoe into the bush on a little narrow path just to go fishing all day. Is that path might have been five feet wide. It was ten miles in and ten miles back. He weighed my backpack and it was fifty pounds. So I was a tough country girl at that time. He carried the front of the canoe with his backpack and I carried the back of it into the bush ten miles!! I could never do that now.

[@leebradford6283]

I used to cough lots with the plug ins! I got rid of them and haven’t brought air freshener sprays in like two years. Plus plug ins get really hot and cost electricity. I remind myself of the danger components on things especially candles…omg never do I buy!

[@Letsseewhathappens-g1t]

I have a small car and thrift stores don't deliver furniture to your house, so on the rare occasions I need furniture I buy new. I used to never buy books and always go to the library but a few years ago I moved to a small town and the library... Is lacking. Even requesting books from another library, they don't have many titles I search.

[@a.m.308]

I agree especially with the furniture. They usually crowd almost any space without any other purpose. So if I’m going to buy one, it might as well have a multiple purposes like storage, not just to be sat on or place stuff on top of.

[@overlyskinned]

I switched from expensive glasses to cheap ones 2 years ago and I have no regrets. Zenni make very good classes for 1/10 the price and they work perfectly and look great - even varifocals. Expensive glasses get scratched and broken just as easily and are so much harder to replace.

[@darleneaitken1620]

The one thing I refuse to spend my money on while traveling is expensive hotels. There are plenty of budget hotels that offer free breakfast, and that's fine with me. As long as it's clean and comfortable, I'm happy.

[@bagery]

Good list. Think ive done my last oil change this year. Few things, it takes forever to finish emptying. You need a decent space to do it and must account for wind. Clean up. You have to find time and an appropriate place to dispose of it. Finally you have to account for how different each car is. I inherited my dad's vehicle recently and due to the way his is constructed, it's way messier than mine ever was. I don't drive much and reason next year just to continue buying an exceptional 20k synthetic oil/filter and take it somewhere the pros nor the ground are covered in oil. 1 change a yr, less than 100 bucks. 50ish with coupon which isnt much more than oil/filter alone.

[@cheesecurd100s]

Yeah I agree, when you factor disposal, time, mess etc, are most people even saving much money?

[@pianotnt]

I have an old iphone from 2020 that my late sister got me for 129 she passed earlier this year and as far as clothes and shoes don't need to buy none of that I inherited her clothes and shoes which include adidas and converse champion

[@rosabella4440]

Forgot to mention how to responsibly get rid of the old used oil

[@killbit01]

Take it to garages

[@TheArchitectfella]

The thing about phones is the security updates. Its not that simple.The companies do that in purpose not giving you the necessary updates so you have to buy a new one.That pixel will get no more support or updates. So do we need the security and software updates?

[@okirorcalvin2801]

Hi Austin ,thanks so much just found your in December 2023, it's so educative, just 24yr Ugandan am learning alot here

[@celticspirit1]

The financial author, Jim Collins, whom you referred to had the best financial advice. He advised to avoid debt, live below your means, and invest the rest. Sage advice.

[@Peter-tf2uc]

Big yes for self oil changes!

[@noreenn6976]

I'm looking for a new/used phone. How do you like your Pixle phone Augustine?

[@ElAgustin]

I like it. I'm not a huge phone user so I just need something basic.

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

Motorola has great budget phones they are owned by Lenovo now.

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

If you don’t like physical books and can swing it, buying ebooks gives us authors (especially self-published authors) the same profit margin. Ebooks are more affordable and don’t take up physical space. But it’s also appreciated if you like physical books to donate them to libraries or little free libraries in your neighborhood. My husband donated most of his books to the state prison system bc books do wear out and need to be replaced. Now he does donation runs twice a year for folks in our network to also donate :) My book series is the Crescent Crown Saga and I also have a kindle vella called “A Promise So Dark & Wicked” 💖 📚

[@kaunas888]

One thing that he did not mention is the obsessive custom of buying very expensive coffees often multiple times a day. People could just buy organic coffee beans at a fraction of the price, brew some at home and take a thermos with them. Less fuss of having to wait in line, healthier and much less money. But people are indoctrinated into going off to Starbucks.

[@jkallina100]

NO Thing is more expensive than therapy!!!! #betterhealth

[@yokiryuchan7655]

I never spend money on streaming services. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime etc.

[@AF_1892]

New to your channel, but you are coming at it with the Virgo energy! I am a Virgo too. Some of my quality classic clothes I bought 30 years ago are still fine. I'm petite so I do know how to sew and alter clothes (tailors are total ripoffs, except for $600 suits).

[@cs4849]

I’m all for having a minimalist wardrobe, but the inexpensive target T-shirts are a mixed bag. Fast fashion is a big problem. This is an area I’ve decided I’d rather have a lot fewer of something but better quality. I’ve bought merino wool long- and short-sleeved t-shirts and don’t think I’ll ever go back to regular t-shirts. They’re comfortable, durable, and even odor-resistant. I originally got them for travel but now they’re just my everyday shirts.

[@lateshachurney5965]

Austin I would like to see you and Prepper Princess do a collaboration video on KZbin.

[@agusgani610]

I'm glad so many comments agree with you..I hope to be able to do the same. This shows there's another way of living that I believe will reduce consumerism and replace meaningless spending with a more enjoyable time and space.

[@alicialeafgreen7422]

A library card is the most valuable card! Just discovered your channel and I dig it!!

[@ThePantherproof]

8:23 I had to buy a new phone recently. Cost me $110.

[@desireebragg4576]

Agreed about the furniture! Marketplace has great pieces for 90% less!

[@lynne2774]

Wise advice, I'm over 60 and couldn't agree more with your list. I've been avoiding buying most of that stuff for many years, possibly my whole life.

[@bkbutcher]

My source of entertainment other than online is my amateur radio which was given to me. I love radio. Always have. The only thing I buy pretty often is a box or two of ammunition as it's going to hold it's value more than currency or likely even gold. I have a second hand bike that I use to keep in shape and do push ups, pull ups, and bicep curls at home. No gym at all.

[@veganforever9703]

I have cut back so much, i spend lots on computer games to resell for more in the future

[@sarahkay923]

I wanna collect dads and physical forms of music like cds and records. I do back up my cds on iTunes to listen to on my phone too. Idk its hard though I don't want the clutter but feels really nice having dvds and cds

[@ltgemini1599]

I use the library regularly and used to go to the books sales. I stopped that! I also got a lot of items from estate sales. But paid a lot, unfortunately, for a new sectional.

[@muddywaters538]

you are right on, you don't want a weird mechanic touching your car. something else will break... problem with changing the oil is disposing of it properly

[@MistaTofMaine]

If you have used motor oil and have something you want to stain that you won't be touching used motor oil is nice. A lot of places you can't do this but can save one hundreds if you had to buy paint or stain from a store.

[@JC-tg5xx]

Wouldnt it be better to buy a brand new phone instead of a second hand phone when your current phone is breaking down? Investing in high quality items than something that was used prior, or older and outdated? Although planned obsoletion is a thing nowadays but in theory a new one can last you at least 5-6 years software wise, and the rest is up to how good you take care of it. Thoughts?

[@dominicfong6341]

One thing I usually worry about is that old outdated phones aren't furnished with regular phone security updates. Otherwise I am all in to hold on to it for as long as possible, unless the battery gives up.

[@ElAgustin]

I feel like so many people have phones for a year and then get new ones, so the used ones are basically new. My used one has lasted me 3 years now!

[@JC-tg5xx]

@@ElAgustin You have a point, its crazy how people can swap new phones every year

[@barbarafallin2038]

I had my phone for 7 years and had no choice, my battery overheated, and I brought a Samsung ultra 23 plus

[@Grovel88]

The oil change is good to a point, and generally is most of a service. However your car needs much more maintenance and inspection over time. Brakes and brake fluid, transmission oils, coolant, spark plugs, bearing repacking (4wd) and inspection of items keeping your car safe to name a few. Ideally you change your oil yourself and have your car checked periodically by someone qualified. Also the weird mechanic sentiment is ridiculous.

[@KerryScottCooke7402]

I wouldn’t know where to start on oil changing for my car. I get the oil changed every 4,000 miles at the dealership where I bought the car. Yes there are cheaper places but I don’t trust just anyone.

[@merc340sr]

Where do you dump your oil after the oil change?

[@ElAgustin]

Walmart.

[@funnyside6]

I agree with some of these and disagree with others. Take an oil change. One of the benefits of the fast oil place is they get to dispose of the used oil. What do you do with yours? Throw in the garbage is a no-no, therefore you have to pay for disposal, so, you're not saving money. The other is US vacations. We may not have the history, but we have more diverse beauty than any other country. But since most people have a city as a destination, they are missing out on that beauty either here or abroad.

[@ElAgustin]

Walmart deposes of oil free!!

[@jsmith3946]

@@ElAgustin ya but you have to drive there

[@vincentcrowley5196]

One of my colleagues buys a new model Samsung or Google phone every so often say nearly 4 years , but he buys them outright than have a 2 year contract paying monthly. He has a SIM only contract for about £10 monthly.

[@lcomfort8683]

Cheapest high quality coffee- roast 1/2 pound green coffee beans on light colored cookie sheet pan in super preheated oven, flip/ stir beans every 2-4 minutes for more even roasting, takes about 12-15 minutes. Little smoky towards end of roasting, open window/door. Burman's sells lots green beans $5/# and up, with delivery ends up being about $10/# with delivery and waterweight loss from roasting, if you stick to the least expensive beans. Fun! Who knew coffee beans from India would be so good? 😊

[@GrannyLinn]

I was persuaded to replace my iPhone 8 with a 13. What a crock… serious step backward.

[@ElAgustin]

Second.

[@vw418]

Changing your own oil is genius, but where do you dump the old oil at?

[@ElAgustin]

Walmart takes it for free! I think most oil places will take it for free if you give it to them. I'm sure they get tax credit or something.

[@cherylperkins7538]

WHERE DO YOU DISPOSE OF THE OIL. IN THE TRASH CAN ????

[@StevenNybida]

Hey El Augustin - You can get furniture 100% cheaper at your local dumpster. Just go down any apartment alleyway here in the Springs on the 1st of the month and you can furnish your entire flat for free. That includes dishes, a toaster and microwave. Other choice dumpster items include a circular saw, 3/4 HP router, guitar amplifier, refrigerator, stove and even a flat screen TV. And they all work.

[@jsmith3946]

and come with free cockroaches

[@shmataboro8634]

Furniture: if you live in a college town there will be free furniture on the curb at end of semesters when students move out. Some crummy, some good. Free cheap furniture is better than paying for cheap furniture. Free solid good quality furniture is amazing. Free fabulous antiques is the pot of gold at the end of the curb shopper's rainbow.

[@allenbrown9052]

Props to you on getting your first sponsor. BetterHelp is a great company. Mental health is everything. 🧡 🐪

[@iceWaterProductions1]

I agree with almost everything and I don’t buy several other things. Most of my family and friends think I’m cheap and keep track of every single dollar I spend. I know that it’s the little things that most people spend every day that adds up to a lot of money in the end. Take for example I’m planning a trip for my niece and myself for her graduation in two years. We’re actually taking 4 one way flights around the entire world. Most people just use knee jerk reactions and say “How in the Hell will you afford that” this is without them even considering what it costs and them having next to NO travel experience. The funny thing is I’m totally cutting out drinking any bottled beverages and eating out at any places. This means ZERO places. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 99 cent taco. If people just wrote down every purchase they made they’d be amazed on how much they spend on total bull crap. About four years ago I set my record at 22 months without any outside food expenses. I didn’t go to a restaurant, drive through, delivery, I just made my food and packed a sack lunch if i was gone half the day. Oh course there had to be a loophole somewhere. If I was over 200 miles away for over a day or so. Even then my friend I was visiting supported my challenge and made me food. I’ve started it back up and I want to break the record. If I can hold out for the graduation in June of 2026 that with the bottled beverages subplan with a little cut back on records we’ll be on the best trip of her life.

[@cjhiggi6018]

I changed my own oil on all my vehicles my whole life, finally bought my fist brand new car and after 28k miles and 6 oil changes engine blew up and they won’t honor the warranty cause I did the oil changes myself.

[@yank4334]

i agree with trendy food, stocks, expsnsive gym membership, food delivery ( total complete waste of money) , things on sale may be a scam ( they jack up the price by 20 -30 percent and then they tell you its on sale) , new phones ( i made huge mistake ,bought an iphone 13 from carrier) never do that again , expsnive clothes, scented products ( well if it makes your room smell nice i will do it) , and yes low qaulity products, .. i like to buy stuff that will reward my self, i hate spending money every month on services thats not really neccessry

[@fenlandwildlifeclips]

If you change your own oil, you will not have a service history & who buys a pre owned car without service history? You could also miss something important that needs fixing. You also need to keep an eye on all the other fluids. Re expensive gyms: I joined an "expensive" gym post mastectomy last year. Swimming is helping me to heal & I have access to a rehab specialist, which I wouldn't have without that membership.

[@VP-bx2jj]

Changing your own car oil is not easy.

[@pip1723]

I consider owning books as an investment in one's self especially my philosophy collection I'm always dipping in and out of them once purchased they give year's of pleasure.

[@zolozek3327]

And wisdom 😊

[@CatholicSaintslayIncorrupt]

You spoke of not wasting money buying unhealthy fragrance candles! Instead as a wise health investment if needed, I buy essential oils of a very high quality & I put into A Electrical essential oil diffuser, which is very frugal choice instead of a water steaming vaporising essential oil diffuser. As the electrical diffuser is chargable & it last 32 hours, the steam one will need charge in 8 hours. My Electrical diffuser will last 4 months of charge, as I place it when turned on very near to me & I use it for a few minutes only to pick me up or rest me. As with these electrical essential oil diffusers you are actually inserting the entire essential oil bottle into it, not wasting expensive oils by dropping lots of drops into water of a water steamer vapour diffuser & it steams away in no time. You're using much much less oil and getting a much longer return on the electrical diffuser. With a electrical essential oil diffuser you Donot turn on & walk out the door, as it will go through the expensive essential oil in no time, but instead use it as I wrote above & you will find you only buy another bottle of an essential oil every 2 years, yes every 2 years.

[@shess1640]

are Town Centers a suburb thing? (I live in SF and NYC...basically I live in ginormous Town Centers I suppose). I may not be clear on the Town Center thing. These giant cities have their own trendy food issues. LOL....love your sloooooowww rap/hiphop style. The Atlantic just published an article comparing buying the latest iPhones to buying a car. Have a fabulous weekend Austin😊 Get yer groove on.

[@Revert2017]

If you google Sugarland town center, you can see the one in the city in which I live.

[@aurelia4297]

Genuine question, isn’t it important to surround yourself with the people you want to be? For eg, going to places where the wealthy go could end up with you making friends or networking..