5 Effective Strategies We Use EVERDAY to Help Us Save Money | Practical Money Saving Tips That Work

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JENNIFER COOK

JENNIFER COOK

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In this video I talk about 5 intentional strategies my family and I use to save money.
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@amyk6028
@amyk6028 Жыл бұрын
My Grandmother was a PRO at budgeting. She would wash and re-use foil and ziplock bags multiple times. She made EVERYTHING from scratch. She and my Grandad only went out to eat at a restaurant once or twice a year for a Birthday or Anniversary. They had a BIG garden. I learned a lot from them about how to live a simple, fulfilling life and be happy with the little things. People consume too much these days. They live to work, not work to live.
@MichelleFouche1
@MichelleFouche1 Жыл бұрын
HEAR HEAR!❤
@ParisianThinker
@ParisianThinker 7 ай бұрын
Bonjour Jennifer, My husband died suddenly in Jan. 3, 2024 in France. I was his caregiver for a decade. His pension stopped when he did. My IRA & SS + savings will be fine. For my husband, I stocked up on TENA Slip Diapers, Maxi, size M anticipating the coming recession. I still have 52 units of diapers left + so many other medical things like transfer chairs, walkers, walkers with rollers and wheelchairs. I ate what he ate and now I have to manage just for myself. I am implementing all of your suggestions! Merci for helping everyone who wants to have more money for themselves. ☺
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK 7 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss...hugs to you 🤗
@daralynx2
@daralynx2 8 ай бұрын
Your paying off your house in 2 years goal is great- huge step to freedom and I wish you the best.
@lindadorman2869
@lindadorman2869 Жыл бұрын
This isn't directly related to saving but it's a handy tip everyone should know...all grocery stores stock their shelves by the concept of "FIFO" first in, first out. This means items with earlier expiration dates are pushed forward in front of those with later dates, assuming customers will take the item in front first. So if you want to buy the freshest item, pull from the back and check the dates.
@dreesaad6151
@dreesaad6151 Жыл бұрын
My mom taught me this years ago, now I am teaching my daughter the same techniques.
@kathleendoud
@kathleendoud 7 ай бұрын
I make my lunch for a week . I never buy coffee. I make my coffee at home before I go to work. I plan what I'm going to wear at work a week a head of time. My goal is to pay off my 2 credit cards. I also, put some money into my savings. I have been learning a lot from you and every body else comments. so, thank you to all ❤💐
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK 7 ай бұрын
Kathleen, those are great money saving habits! Thank you for sharing them and your goal 🤗
@reneegoncalves6256
@reneegoncalves6256 Жыл бұрын
I tip the shampoo and conditioner bottles upside down. Do the same with condiments, lotions, and dish soap. Add a little water it will help it go further. I make my own household cleaners vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. Cut the bottom of toothpaste and get every ounce. Laundry soap size should be just 2 tablespoons for a large load. Unplug your toaster, coffee pot, blender, and crockpot when not in use. Crockpot uses less electricity than your oven, and the dryer is costly. Hang your laundry outside or in the bathroom to dry clothes last longer.
@YasamanJoaquin
@YasamanJoaquin Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I grew up in lowest middle class, so using everything until it is completely empty and taking good care of my possessions comes pretty naturally to me. Like cutting open cosmetics bottles and everything. While watching this video, I am actually repairing my 8 $ Primark bra because it is my favourite but the underwire came out and stabbed me 😅 But that's nothing a little sewing can't fix 😊
@stephaniegaddis1716
@stephaniegaddis1716 Жыл бұрын
Your toilet paper example is so true!! When we have a known limited amount, we make it last. This principle applies to sooooo many things, and is why are try only go to the store once a week. My kids know that if they run out of something they have to wait until Grocery Day before I will buy more. There are a few items (syrup, honey, ketchup) that I choose to buy smaller sizes, and pay more per ounce, because it actually saves me money. For example, we use honey for P.B. sandwiches and oatmeal. My kids can make a 16 oz bottle last 2 weeks. A 24 oz bottle also lasts 2 weeks. The 24 oz bottle is cheaper per ounce but costs .75 cents more. So, by paying more per ounce, I actually save money. Along with this is what I call "The Rule of Two." It does not matter how big a slice or piece of something is, my kids want to see TWO of them on their plates. So, I take a reasonable serving amount, slice it in two, put it on their plates, and they are happy. There's a lot of psychology hidden in managing a family budget!! 😂
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@holly_at_home206
@holly_at_home206 Жыл бұрын
Great advice to go through receipts and statements. This past week we found that our bank charged our son 21 times for extra debit use. This was in error as student banking accounts are supposed to include unlimited debit transactions. The bank reversed the fees, which were more than $26, but only because we challenged the charges.
@asavannah7439
@asavannah7439 Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a lot lot! Our water authority charged us 3 times the amount we usually use and we were even on vacation during that time. I also challenged it and got my money back. A lot of people don't pay enough attention and lose money
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Holly, wow, I am glad you found that!
@laminage
@laminage Жыл бұрын
Well Good For You! Alot of my Bills are sent to me through E-Mail but I print it out, and write when it's due etc. I also use an Excel Sheet to keep track of my payments. Daily things like Coffee can really add up. Where I live in Canada it's about $20.00 Per Day to eat at a Fast Food Restaurant, it adds up to $100.00 Per Week and $400.00 Per Month.
@jvarner7088
@jvarner7088 Жыл бұрын
Use it ALL examples: Eye cream in a tube, cut open and find another 4 days worth of product Face cleanser in a tube, cut open and find another 2 weeks of product Tooth the paste, cut open and find another 2+ days of product Lots of products harbor remnants that can’t be squeezed, poured, or pumped out to the last drop.
@so.many.obstacles
@so.many.obstacles Жыл бұрын
I cut off the top of my Tatcha cleanser and was able to get another two weeks out of it. The cleanser is $35 so you know I was trying to get every last bit. I have mini spatulas that come in varying lengths.
@elsamach5616
@elsamach5616 8 ай бұрын
I’m with you. I keep an exacto knife in the bathroom drawer and cut the bottles of shampoo or body wash… Have on in the kitchen also and laundry room… in the laundry room the fabric softener I remove that pour spout with a needle nose pliers, those pour spouts are useless and alway drip along the side and it stops you from getting the very least bit of softener…
@tammya5403
@tammya5403 Жыл бұрын
Going to Trader Joe’s during its rush hour was the worst decision I ever made in my life 😅 The cashier was in such a rush, he threw my groceries in my shopping bag and so I had to take the time right outside of Trader Joe’s, to organize my groceries and found that I was missing my eggs yet charged twice for eggs! Removing myself from the crowd, taking a step back and taking a huge breath really helped me, after the fact, get the extra charge/missing eggs sorted out along with the terrible customer service.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Tammy, absolutely! I feel like there isn't a non rush hour at Trader Joe's 🤣
@postcardsfromgeorgia4294
@postcardsfromgeorgia4294 Жыл бұрын
I love the Great Depression/2020 tip of using things up and using them properly. Thank you!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@mariacrochet8379
@mariacrochet8379 Жыл бұрын
I agree that packaging is often designed to maximize waste. Especially cosmetics. I get that lid off foundation and dig out the "wasted" portion of lipsticks and put into a small container and it goes a lot further.
@kimigr7400
@kimigr7400 Жыл бұрын
I cut any tubes of hair products, moisturizer, shampoos etc in half to get all of the product. To protect it from drying out, I put plastic wrap over the opening held in place with an elastic.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@marylhere
@marylhere Жыл бұрын
Try binder clips.
@jillstover8782
@jillstover8782 Жыл бұрын
My husband just got the lesson of ALWAYS CHECK RECEIPT before leaving!😡 purchased a few items got double charged for the most expensive thing😡 People are just human and errors happen ALOT! Just saying, thanks for another great video! I am one of those to the penny girls in my checkbooks too🤷🏻‍♀️
@cookingwithshey
@cookingwithshey Жыл бұрын
You are a wise woman. I really enjoy listening to you.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Shey! 🤗
@cookingwithshey
@cookingwithshey Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK You're welcome!
@corinneandrews5893
@corinneandrews5893 4 ай бұрын
I highly suggest a clothes line or rack instead of using the dryer for everything. :)
@lindamcteer
@lindamcteer Жыл бұрын
Hi Jennifer, happy Sunday....I hope you're doing well. Great video, as usual. Even though I don't enjoy cooking, I watch a lot of cooking shows on KZbin. I notice that most cooks don't bother to scrape their bowls, spoons, and measuring cups. They discard ingredients that could go into the dish they're preparing. It's not my money and not my business, but it seems so wasteful.
@nadeawilliams7749
@nadeawilliams7749 Жыл бұрын
I've noticed that too! I am not that wasteful!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, I hope you have a wonderful week! 💗
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Жыл бұрын
Your advice about getting every last drop of some thing I live by. Like you said, I will get that last bit out of it. I water things down until they won’t come through the pump anymore. I bang bang bang to get it down the sides. If I can’t get the lid off or the opening is very small and cannot be opened, then I’m using a box cutter. it may seem extreme, but there’s so much product left in any container, based on the design.
@nadeawilliams7749
@nadeawilliams7749 Жыл бұрын
Yes I paid for it and I water stuff down a bit! I also look for multiple purpose prodcts, too!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Haha, you made me laugh with the "banging of the bottles." I do the same! Sometimes, it scares my husband. He says, "What are you doing?" 🤣🤣🤣
@princessdumbarton9877
@princessdumbarton9877 Жыл бұрын
Don't ever accept those free trial periods. You'll get something free for the first month and then they will start billing you after that. Sometimes it's nearly impossible to cancel those things and they will bill you forever.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
I agree that when you go to try to cancel something, some companies make it impossible to find where to go on their site or app to do that.
@caffeinetococktails5341
@caffeinetococktails5341 Жыл бұрын
Someone gave me a great solution to this… get a visa gift card for $1 so that it’s active. Use the card for your free trials and then when they try to bill you they will automatically cancel it because of lack of funds 👍🏼
@valerieohara3649
@valerieohara3649 Жыл бұрын
Yep like Clarke shoes
@paulaspeak4338
@paulaspeak4338 Жыл бұрын
A great invention to get the product is these mini silicone spatulas with a long handle, like the cooking ones, and it's perfect for getting the last little bit left out of bottles or lotions. You can find them in the makeup section almost anywhere.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Paula, I will have to look into those. Thank you for the recommendation! 🤗
@corinneandrews5893
@corinneandrews5893 4 ай бұрын
I routinely cut the top or bottom from a plastic container to get at that last little bit :). We rarely eat out, and I freeze leftovers to have later. That way you are not eating the same thing 3-4 days in a row. Also, I have been charged incorrectly a few times at the grocery store, I'm good at remembering prices and yes I do go over the receipt to see if I was charged correctly.
@Cosigirl
@Cosigirl Жыл бұрын
I always check my store receipts before I leave the store. That way when I find a discrepancy I can get it fixed right away. I put water in the containers to get the last bit out. I also put some water in the container when it is half used. The product still does the job. I don't meal plan ahead of time. I shop the sales and base my meals on those items. Luckily I have a lot of food in fridge and freezer from prior sales that I use for weekly type meal plan. Only get fresh fruit and vegetables that you can use before they go bad. I get fruits and vegetables that have a long fridge life (apples, oranges, uncut melon, winter squash, potatoes ) so there's no waste. Thanks for a great video.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@americafirst9144
@americafirst9144 Жыл бұрын
I'm overcharged for an average of three items each time I shop at Safeway and Kroger. That can't be an accident.
@jane6517
@jane6517 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas😊 thanks I finally figured out that a dollar a day for iced tea amounts to $30 a month. That is $360 a year! Do you know how many tea bags I can get for that amount. It was an eye opener.
@princessdumbarton9877
@princessdumbarton9877 Жыл бұрын
Imagine how much people spend when they have a couple of fancy Starbucks drinks every day.
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s very true. I consume 99% of coffee and tea at home. But I do cringe on a small scale thinking how much I pay for a cup, versus going out.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Jane, that is a smart way to think about it and how many tea bags you can buy for that same amount 🤗
@terrynorman1222
@terrynorman1222 Жыл бұрын
I hear that😊👍🏽I’ve been making n taking my breakfast n lunch to work daily along with my coffee and treat myself once every other week to lunch or coffee I. Cafeteria at work
@chrisk4053
@chrisk4053 Жыл бұрын
I have found that shopping for 1 week at a time for groceries and only shopping for meals for that week only really cuts down on waste. It’s hard to shift to that mind set and if there is a great sale - we will purchase but mainly focus on 5 main meals for dinners ( leftovers can fill in) and basic lunches and breakfasts. It works for us!!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@dreesaad6151
@dreesaad6151 Жыл бұрын
I grocery shop at Costco once a month. I bi-weekly shop for produce, milk & eggs or any minor things we may need. This has helped me save as well.
@muuhwi
@muuhwi Жыл бұрын
Always good to hear some genrle reminders ❤ For example, I have 3 audible credits right now, the next coming in a few days. And maybe 3 books, I haven’t listened to yet 😅 Need to take a break again, but I haven’t returned some of the books, I didn‘t care for. The struggle is real and so unnecessary… I like to cut open lotion bottles and sometimes I almost feel offended by the amount of product, that‘s left.
@Dayna_Bennett
@Dayna_Bennett Жыл бұрын
I cut open my toothpaste. Always get a few more brushes out of what’s left.
@josephcollins6033
@josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын
You better believe I will get into that bottle top!!! Every drop! I grew up in the professional theatre, since age 10. I learned a lot! You are wonderful and so kind in manner.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Yes, they make some bottles such a pain to get into!
@josephcollins6033
@josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK I will add some water to the lotion bottles before I rip them open! Enjoy your family tonight!
@gladyschandler6724
@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын
I always check my bank account every day.
@teresablack6270
@teresablack6270 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful advice as always! Meal planning is definitely an area where I am able to save tons of money. I go week by week which allows me to plan ways to use up things in my refrigerator regularly so there is no waste.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Love that!
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC
@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC Жыл бұрын
The toilet paper conversation made me laugh. At some point during the shortage, I heard about people who truly needed the toilet paper. And it got me thinking, I’m a person without a physical/limiting disability I could survive without it. So I decided if I had to I’d go to using wash cloths and hopping in the shower real quick. I live alone and don’t have kids, so that would be an easy sacrifice. I would look for toilet paper anywhere I went, but was in no hurry to buy it. During the pandemic, I think I had 18 rolls left in the house. And used a few up before it came back in stock in my area.
@laminage
@laminage Жыл бұрын
Also Amazon and Dollar Type Stores are very "addictive". However when I needed a New Kindle Tablet, I waited until I "had" The Money and then I bought it. It took me Six Months but when I got it I knew it didn't affect my budget. I brown bag my Lunch each day but we have access to things like Colas, Chips and the like. I buy it pay for it with My Debit Card, then I write down in a notebook what I bought.
@lucybell1487
@lucybell1487 Жыл бұрын
Great advice to organize shopping list every time before going to shop
@seekingjoynow1722
@seekingjoynow1722 Жыл бұрын
Great presentation, as always. I am amazed at the high car payments people will pay. But car and truck prices are astronomical. You could buy a house in the 90s for what a truck costs today. Everywhere I go people are driving brand new SUVs and trucks. Go figure.
@beatricealcaraz5799
@beatricealcaraz5799 Жыл бұрын
Great tips I bought little bottle scrapers that I can use to get the last bit of lotion or whatever it is and I’m surprised at how much you can get out if I can’t get it with a scraper I cut the container in half and get it all out , I also plan my meals according to what I can get on clearance or sale , but you had some great tips thanks for sharing them .have a great Sunday .
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Beatrice, thank you for sharing this! I hope you have a wonderful week 🤗
@lenisewhitley611
@lenisewhitley611 7 ай бұрын
This video is helpful. I use some of these ideas and have saved money. Thank you.
@astridsandriesser4232
@astridsandriesser4232 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding us to consume every little bit that's left of the product, before going and get a new one... Great video, Jennifer!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Astrid, thank you so much! 🤗
@darla2142
@darla2142 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your content very much. My rule when checking out at the store is always review the receipt, the total paid and know the cashiers name. I heard once that if you asked someone exiting a store, what did you 🤔 spend and who helped you? The shoppers didn't know.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Darla, thank you so much! First I adore your name, it's beautiful! Second, you are spot on to review the receipt. It can save tons of money. Like you said, most people aren't even aware of what they spent and probably not aware of if they were overcharged.
@Spot4art
@Spot4art Жыл бұрын
I just don’t understand the Coffee fixation of Drive thru places. Make your coffee at home! 🤗 cold Brew? Make a pot of strong coffee put it in a jar in the fridge! These are the easy things. We should all be in depression/ conservation mode. I do all these things you mention. Very smart to be conscious of all you do. Meal planning made easy, I cook 4 new meals a week. We fill in the other days with leftovers and or frozen pizza, sandwiches, soups etc. wipe off board on the fridge to write the meal “themes” of the week. Lots of room to be creative. “Pork, pasta, chicken, soup” it tells me what to thaw this week. Then check out your recipes. Consumer debt…no. Pay off the CC every month. Online shopping? Need vs Want! Put it in the cart and decide later. Don’t browse! Just a few things that help contentment rule. Great video.❤️
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@adorfaru
@adorfaru Жыл бұрын
I don't think the price per unit can be overstated. It goes for things not on sale as well. This is especially true when buying in bulk. Sometimes buying in bulk can actually be more expensive or if nothing else the same price. If you are trying to budget, it might make more sense to buy the smaller size because it is all you need and therefore less expensive than buying in bulk because you think it will be cheaper. It goes the opposite way as well. Sometimes the name brand is not more expensive than the store brand. If it's something I know I NEED I will just look at the price per unit instead of the price at all.
@marcielynn4886
@marcielynn4886 Жыл бұрын
My one strategy is I live off the grid with no bills.
@greggutierrez6997
@greggutierrez6997 Жыл бұрын
Solid advice. Find something to flip. Anything that interests you. Fun and profitable. Blessings.
@annetteflynn8453
@annetteflynn8453 4 ай бұрын
I made my first meal plan
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK 4 ай бұрын
Yes!!!!
@FIELDSROBERT
@FIELDSROBERT Жыл бұрын
Meal planning helps if you have variable rate gas/electric rates. You can run the appliances on the weekends or out of the peak hours rate period.
@nena3694
@nena3694 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for these videos. I live in a middle class neighborhood. I rent the school district is very good. But just less them ten minutes way there are so many food pantries. You do not have to register. Just name and address so they can keep receiving the goods I save so much money. From shrimps , pork , chicken, pasta beef. Filet mignon , all kind of fish. A lot of eggs. Rice. I saved about 300 dollars per month or more
@nena3694
@nena3694 Жыл бұрын
I like to cut the bottle to get the product also. I even cut the toothpaste. But I keep it to my self. I re use containers , I do meal plan and also do shopping trip once a week.
@brendasparks6234
@brendasparks6234 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. I lost you for a while! So glad I’m back. Thanks for sharing . You’re the best
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Brenda! It's so good to hear from you. I hope you are well! Hugs to you 🤗
@brendasparks6234
@brendasparks6234 Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK thank you, are you still trying to get your candles going? I’ve been Mia from the KZbin world. Getting to much fashion stuff! To tempting. Back to skipping those and just minimalist and finances! Love your help. ❤️❤️❤️
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Hi Brenda, I am not doing the candles any longer. I just posted a video about it. 🤗
@lindadorman2869
@lindadorman2869 Жыл бұрын
A lot of products are concentrated and you can get the maximum amount out of them by diluting it with water. Fruit juice, soup, shampoo, liquid detergent, etc...just add 20% water to the amount you use when you use it. When you reach the end of the bottle or jar, you can add water to thin it and get the last bit out!
@kimdavies9364
@kimdavies9364 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gladyschandler6724
@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын
I always look at the expiration date. Usually, grab from the back on veggies.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
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@antoniavallario3058
@antoniavallario3058 Жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion, Jennifer, thanks! By the way, I like the recent changes you’ve made to your channel. 🥰
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Antonia, thank you so much for noticing! 🤗
@yasmeen6790
@yasmeen6790 11 ай бұрын
Cosmetics: just cut those plastic tubes open and use the rest... It is worth it - especially with high-priced products...
@asavannah7439
@asavannah7439 Жыл бұрын
I'm watching the screen like a hawk when I check out at the supermarket. One check out lady put in the shitake mushrooms code for my $ 1.19 cucumber and it said $ 7 on the screen! Luckily I saw it straight away
@allisonmodaff5635
@allisonmodaff5635 Жыл бұрын
One time I got charged $109.00 instead of $1.09 for coffee creamer!!!
@asavannah7439
@asavannah7439 Жыл бұрын
@@allisonmodaff5635 OMG! You win 😁😆!
@allisonmodaff5635
@allisonmodaff5635 Жыл бұрын
@@asavannah7439 it was the funniest thing! 😂 It was about ten years ago, and I remember it was so cheap because it was just a small container of Kroger brand creamer that was the “Manager’s Special.” The cashier couldn’t get it to scan and had to manually enter the price....oh, the difference a decimal point can make!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Savannah, yikes! I am glad you caught that.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Allison, whoa! That is a big error!
@barbaratozzano6364
@barbaratozzano6364 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Great ideas. I pretty much do all of these and have been for many years.
@StephenAKatz
@StephenAKatz Жыл бұрын
Your video is excellent. Inspiring.; I mean it.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gladyschandler6724
@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын
I write down in my calendar the meals I prepare.
@budgetlivesave
@budgetlivesave Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Great tips. I’m working on paying off my car but after that I’m going all in into retirement
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
🤗
@terrynorman1222
@terrynorman1222 Жыл бұрын
Some really great tips and I do a lot of these😊
@Lavendel-ly5pb
@Lavendel-ly5pb Ай бұрын
Just look up and down? Nowadays i also look left, right, behind and 360 around😂😂😂
@anaveragemuppet
@anaveragemuppet Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another informative video ❤
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
🤗
@anaveragemuppet
@anaveragemuppet Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK you really do help me on my debt free journey
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am glad my videos are helpful ❤️
@sadieesther9721
@sadieesther9721 Жыл бұрын
I caught Costco once when they scanned one item 2 times by accident, it would have cost us $20!
@bethanyg153
@bethanyg153 Жыл бұрын
We’ll probably do a HELOC for our next used vehicle. We locked in our rate when rates were amazing. It was tempting to get the variable rate, because it was so amazing, but now we’re glad we locked it in.
@suecummings650
@suecummings650 Жыл бұрын
I buy one apple a week at Walmart. So I used to do the bar code and it rung up at the cost per lb . Didn’t ask to weigh it. So now I look up apple and it ask to weigh, lot Lower cost!!! Makes me so mad that I missed that for so many weeks. Probably over paid at least.80 cents a week
@afrikurl
@afrikurl Жыл бұрын
.25 and .249 are the same unit price. They round to the nearest whole cent. The nine is in the thousandths place which is not a penny it’s a thousandth of a dollar.
@Bee46727
@Bee46727 Жыл бұрын
Well said. Wise advice.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Angie, thank you! 🤗
@tiashadae1143
@tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Tia, thank you! 🤗
@gladyschandler6724
@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын
My priority is to pay off my mortgage in 3 years or less. I pay each month more on the mortgage principle.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Gladys, you can do it! Hugs to you 🤗
@cindybledsoe8878
@cindybledsoe8878 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@rblues01
@rblues01 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic advice! New follower here!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and say hi! 🤗
@agnessymon8869
@agnessymon8869 Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Thank you Agnes! I hope you have a wonderful week 🤗
@jodiplock4784
@jodiplock4784 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Jodi, thank you!
@ms6760
@ms6760 Жыл бұрын
Your comment about the TP rings true. 😂
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
🤗
@marlysblanche4270
@marlysblanche4270 Жыл бұрын
@joycegonzales4994
@joycegonzales4994 Жыл бұрын
I cut the bottle in half
@marylhere
@marylhere Жыл бұрын
Buying in bulk can save you money but one must have money first to store bulk items and to buy way more than you can use in a week or month. Let’s say if one buys toilet paper in bulk 48 rolls will cost you 48 cents each. When buying one roll it may cost $1.25. One needs a huge closet, huge car to get bulk items. Walking to the store for a roll of TP. No need for vehicle or apartment sized storage closet. Same for bulk meat. When buying 10 lbs of ground beef it’s way cheaper. Great if you have a large family and/or a freezer. Those who don’t pay a premium. Sure maybe they can afford to pay double for something because they don’t have six hungry mouths to feed but there is no reason they should.
@shantakoa8596
@shantakoa8596 Жыл бұрын
Nice video but sounds like you are a 2 income house. I’m a single mom of 3 boys. One income house
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Hi Shan, yes, my husband and I do both work. I bet you are an awesome mom with 3 sweet boys! Hugs to you 🤗
@Erica-en2qz
@Erica-en2qz 10 ай бұрын
@shantakoa8596 I'm also the sole income earner in my household. Jennifer has great ideas, and so do single mom KZbinrs Kate Kaden (frugal living) and Dyana Marie (getting out of debt is her main focus, but frugal living is wrapped up in that).
@CAGChannel1
@CAGChannel1 Жыл бұрын
And…..got UTI that went up into kidneys, nooooo joke. Damn right , I use a lot of TP now :)
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Well, that's a darn good reason, too. Wow, I'm so sorry. I am sure that was terrible pain.
@CAGChannel1
@CAGChannel1 Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK I hope your kidneys are happy and healthy and QUIET now too. Darn those buggars do so much good, but the second they are unhappy…..YIKES!!
@lilypudd
@lilypudd 9 ай бұрын
Cars are expensive. Period. If things keep going they will price out people and won't be able to sell.
@qara1493
@qara1493 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely respect that you let your adult children live with you, but you have never addressed why. My kids can move back in anytime they need to, however, they need to be working full time hours if they do. Do they have full time jobs or just live with you because they dont want to work hard? Not being judgemental! Parents should definitely do what they can to help their children throughout their lives, but not if they are just sponging! Are they working at least 40 hours a week?
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
I am sorry, but your comment is confusing. I do not have an adult child. My child is in elementary school.
@tinabrant4746
@tinabrant4746 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but I find that the perspiration on your face distracting are you feeling well it may be your skincare but I keep wondering if you are ill please don't take this as a jab my first time watching you and so far so good I would have messaged you privately but don't know how to please take care of yourself
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Hi Tina, I am sorry that my face is distracting. I don't wear foundation, and my skin is very hydrated. That, along with the lights, makes it look extra shiny.
@allisonmodaff5635
@allisonmodaff5635 Жыл бұрын
I think your skin is absolutely beautiful! It looks healthy and hydrated. Thanks for another great video, Jennifer!
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Allison, thank you! 🤗
@so.many.obstacles
@so.many.obstacles Жыл бұрын
You are incredibly rude.
@jt8658
@jt8658 Жыл бұрын
Why is your face so shiny?
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
That is because I don't wear foundation makeup or face powder. My face is just shiny.
@holly_at_home206
@holly_at_home206 Жыл бұрын
It's her inner beauty shining through. Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing so much of your self and financial journey with us.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Holly, thank you! ❤️
@hampstercrazy
@hampstercrazy Жыл бұрын
Wow. Let people live.
@mamasgotmoxy2914
@mamasgotmoxy2914 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Your skin looks wonderful!
@cw3166
@cw3166 Жыл бұрын
Are you are on Instagram or other sites, too? Thank you.
@THEJENNIFERCOOK
@THEJENNIFERCOOK Жыл бұрын
Hi there, I am not on any other social media. 🤗
@cw3166
@cw3166 Жыл бұрын
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK Thank you. I’m new to your channel!
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