Van life | How to Save $10,000 in One Year!

If you want to save $10,000 this year, I’ve got some tips from van life that you can start today. If you put them into practice, you can to put an extra $2500, $5000 or even $10,000 in your bank by the end of a year. The last tip will have you saving more immediately, so keep watching to find out more! If you haven’t already, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE and hit the BELL to continue to receive content like this. Hope to see you next Saturday!
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00:00 Serious Claims
00:31 Actionable Steps
01:59 Income-Expenses
03:30 First Tip
04:37 Second Tip
05:28 Third Tip
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07:45 Sixth Tip
09:35 Last Tip

[@PolarB36]

Great tips and it is so true. When the pandemic hit and I was given a severence package and my retirement from my job after 32 years, it was a blessing in disguise. My wife and I discovered we could live and survive on a mere fraction of what our monthly income previously was. It’s been four years now that I’ve been home and we haven’t eaten restaurant food in those four years. The bonus is I also lost nearly 45 pounds and 3 pant sizes just by eliminating that alone. Plus I can replicate every dish we loved eating out and it’s actually better. We are very purposeful in spending and saving. We set aside $200 a month for our holiday spending which easily gives us $1200 each in cash to spend at Christmas. (No we don’t spend all of it but the rest goes towards a really great long vacation at the beach- all paid in cash) We don’t drink soda.. and 2 huge cases of water only costs us under $14 twice a month. We don’t smoke and we chose to have a membership to our local zoo and Nature Centers which is our entertainment and exercise. So there’s no cost to us anytime we want to visit and we can go as much as we like. We garden, we go outside and enjoy nature and we geocache for fun. All free. I’m grateful for the time I have at home with my wife… she started showing signs of dementia right when the pandemic hit, so being here with her has been truly a blessing and we want for nothing except more quality time together. You truly can save a ton of money by little things being eliminated that you won’t even miss.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you for sharing this. It is amazing to hear how you were able to take a scary situation and make total blessing of it! And I’m so glad you are able to spend more time together 🥰

[@cathieperezreyes]

Great tips, Dee!!! I’ve been called “cheap”by people who owe owe owe, but I have zero debt, so there, people!!! 😂 Stay warm and take care ❤️

[@LadyBugout]

Love that!💪🏼

[@CLdriver1960]

Congrats, it’s a great feeling!

[@Swimdeep]

Great tips 👍 One of mine: Dr Bronner’s Sal Suds. This all natural concentrated cleaner is vegan, scent-free and can be used for dishes, daily cleaning of surfaces, laundry, bathing, and more. I love this stuff. A 32oz bottle is only $15. and lasts me five months. You dilute it for many uses; for laundry you use just a tiny bit per load full strength. All the “recipes” for use are on the label. 10/10 🌿

[@LadyBugout]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing it. I love Dr. Bronners.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

that stuff is the BOMB!! And if you clean off your stove with it, it feels 'silky'. It has something in it that 'softens' the surface.

[@blessedveteran]

Thank you. Ill look for this too!

[@7drunkenmermaids431]

I use Sal Suds on EVERYTHING. floors, laundry, car, dishes.. LOVE that stuff. And it's completely safe for the animals and the earth!

[@coffeebotography]

When I was living in my Ford Explorer, I was spending $600 a month on food and $200 on gas. I’m in subsidized housing and can live on $150 food & $25 gas. Also I learned how to wash clothes by hand. Fresh, unprocessed food, repairing clothes… I’m investing $400 a month in REITs.

[@LadyBugout]

Woohoo 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼 yes!!!!!!

[@kensmith2839]

Well done

[@frogmoonmama]

How can you invest and be in subsidized housing? They count assets..

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

although REITS are a good investment, they are not a good thing for the people that are trying to live in rental properties. I refuse to invest in them. Poorly built, expensive to live in, and no customer service. All you get when you talk to management is "that is company policy" and a 10 page lease agreement that has NO benefits to the renter. I don't know how anyone can rent, and support REITS.

[@HerCalifornia]

Better to invest in the S&P 500 ETF, a Dividend producing ETF, a GROWTH ETF and a Bond ETF. Better diversification involves less risk and optimal returns- avg 10% annually plus compound interest. My REITS have lost a lot this year. Too risky.

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

One tip that I do that helps with impulse buys and keeps grocery costs down is I create a food plan/budget and only shop once a week...and I do grocery pick-up so I don't even step in the store! The only time we splurge is on payday we go to the grocery store and pick food from the hotbar/salad bar...healthier and less expensive than drive-thru fast food!

[@LadyBugout]

That’s a great strategy!!!

[@ShelbyVanGone]

Yes, I do this too and it is so effective for me. I also have to make sure I eat before I place my order otherwise I end up with mostly quick eats and junk lol!

[@belindaknowles7440]

I can’t bring myself to allow anyone else to select my fresh produce, lol, so I do my own grocery shopping.

[@DenaInWyo]

@@belindaknowles7440 I know that what they're saying would be better for me, but I'm right there with you. I am so picky about that, along with meat, and unfortunately am a weirdo that just really likes grocery shopping lol Luckily it's just my elderly mother and I so we don't go too crazy. It's definitely an area I need to reel in though.

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

Good reminders! A lot of people have monthly subscriptions that they are not even aware of or know about but don’t utilize. I spent a year and a half double paying for a subscription because they were linked to different emails and different credit cards. I finally realized it and cancelled one.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!!!! I was going to mention that. Good advice.

[@silentstorm7263]

Same here. I also pay over $ 50 a month for cable just so I can watch the local news and PBS. It hurts my brain every month...

[@DenaInWyo]

@@silentstorm7263 My mother lives with me and about 7 years ago, we realized we NEVER used our TV. Both of us do all of our lazy entertainment on a tablet (her) and a desktop computer (me). We not only cut cable, we don't even own a TV. Now, don't get me wrong, we do plenty of mindless vegetating in front of our electronics...we just realized a TV was no longer something that worked for us.

[@DenaInWyo]

Did you know that there are now apps and also programs on some credit cards that help you cancel those rogue subscriptions? If you do a Google, you can find quite a few, and check with the card it's coming from to see if they have such a thing.

[@_crislaz_]

Great Tips! I started doing this a couple of years ago. The other thing I did was to check my cell and internet bills and get cheaper plans that still worked for me. Also, got rid of Netflix, but kept my Prime subscription since I use all the goodies that come with it 😊.

[@LadyBugout]

Those are great tips!!!💃🏻

[@Lisa-16]

Yay! That's the kind of advice I've been giving to young people for years! It's good to hear someone else teaching it. 😊❤

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! Yeah, I wish they’d teach all this better in schools. My dad sat me down often to teach me the basics. I am so grateful to have had that.

[@deeplansandbudgets]

Great video Dee. I have a Budgeting Channel and you did an amazing job communicating this information. Loved that you recommended the HYSA at the end.

[@LadyBugout]

Hi Dee! That’s a great compliment coming from you. I think what you are doing is awesome. I’d love to figure out how to coordinate with you more about budgeting tips for people if you’re open to it…

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Good tips! I am always very frugal. I practically never go out to eat and I'm not much of a clothes buyer. My entertainment is usually KZbin and a subcription to PBS for $5/mo. When I'm at my home base(friend's property), I only drive once a week for groceries and things to save on gas money. I also use my local library to check out a computer kit(like you would a book) so I can have use of the wifi hotspot. Thanks for sharing this video with us today, take care now.

[@LadyBugout]

Love that! Good tips.☺️

[@belindaknowles7440]

Wow! Surprisingly I already do all of these things. I hate to eat out so I cook 99.9% of my food. I eat wfpb so that saves on my grocery bill as well. I gave up soda years ago. I rarely buy clothes and when I do I shop the clearance rack. It’s good to know I’m on the right track. Thanks for sharing😊❤

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! 💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@blessedveteran]

Wfpb?

[@belindaknowles7440]

@@blessedveteran whole food plant based😊

[@blessedveteran]

@@belindaknowles7440 oh...guess you can tell I dont eat healthy 🤦‍♀️😅

[@belindaknowles7440]

@@blessedveteran I eat healthy most of the time but I do have treats occasionally.

[@scottsladeadventures1102]

Interesting to hear the amount of money the "average person" spends in these categories. Great stuff Dee

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you found it interesting !☺️

[@Dbellerive22605]

Dee! This was such a great video with great tips! Thanks so much for this info! I’m on a fixed income and this makes so much sense!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!🥰

[@beroberowinger424]

i love your inspiring videos, thanks for these and this one is again very helpful!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you like them!☺️

[@rebekahfrye7934]

Thank you for your very thoughtful video. The small things add up. So many wait for the big change - new job, large raise, lottery ticket, but the small changes over time are magic. I really like when you said to take it seriously. I have had so many times when others would ask me what to do, but they never follow my suggestions. I love all the tips and strategies, and am really enjoying reading the posts in response. Great!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, friend!!! Yes, same here. I have known millionaires who have not felt financially free and who don’t have much discretionary income to speak of-so, I know this to be true. My hope was to speak to that and show that even with a little, you can do a lot🥰

[@blessedveteran]

We can have all the information we need but its actually doing the things that make the change. 👍

[@CLdriver1960]

Well done Dee! My immigrant parents were relentless in saving money. Luckily, that rubbed off on me to the extent where I still look at E-fliers for grocery specials. There’s a huge amount of savings to be had when you’re feeding a family of four. As for the other ‘nickel and dime’ items, they too add up quickly. Alcohol, tobacco, and fuel is very expensive here (heavily taxed) so reducing or eliminating them is a big plus for the pocket book. Don’t even get me started on Uber Eats… (Apologies to those who deliver, my immigrant mom would be rolling in her grave)

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, Doug. Yes, my parents were very frugal and I am thankful my dad sat down with me to teach me good skills.

[@Shakesbear-c1g]

Some great tips there Dee.......your hair looks amazing !!!

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks so much!💃🏻

[@HettyHartpreneur]

I totally agree Dee! And when you can find one thing you can do cheaper or not buy, you can find two things and when you can find two things, you can find three! I like it! Have a nice weekend! ❤

[@LadyBugout]

So true!😝

[@joecool7165]

Oh my gosh, you don’t even sound like the lady I met at gutted I hope you got a new chair. I watch your stuff pretty often I’m very impressed and I admire what you’re doing.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy the channel🐞

[@ritasmoot1823]

For me, I am just working on simplifying my life. Downsizing material things and making use of what I have. Aside from donating possessions, I am using up what’s in my freezer and pantry. I guess you could say that I have an infatuation with minimalism. I have a long way to go. Dee, thank you for this super encouraging message. One thing I have started asking myself is if an item is frugal or frivolous. It’s helped me with my shopaholic tendencies.

[@LadyBugout]

Love that! Frugal or frivolous 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@patriciarhodes5977]

Up until a few years ago, before I retired, I helped people invest and save money. Going over a monthly budget helps in so many ways to show people where they can cut costs and save for something bigger than that Starbucks coffee! The “latte” effect!!!! Your suggestions are right on! I know you will help several people❤😊

[@LadyBugout]

I think it is such an overlooked and under taught subject. I’m glad you helped people discover the value of it your life!!!

[@cherylmoser6383]

I don’t eat out, rarely buy clothes and hardly ever do anything for entertainment but boy those impulse buys are not just a leak but a river! You’ve inspired me to really take control of my finances.❤

[@LadyBugout]

That’s the best comment I’ve had all day!!! Yay for you!!! You got this 💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@gingermcintosh6545]

These are good ideas, but you haven’t mentioned unplanned, but unavoidable, expenses. Your dog gets sick. Or you get sick. Or you drive over a rock and damage your tire. These things happen. And there goes your savings. Those of us living on social security mainly gave up clothes shopping years ago. I wear crocs almost exclusively. A winter pair and a summer pair. They usually last 2 years. I find that fewer, better clothes last longer. I try to do laundry once a week and have everything fit in one load. That’s how many clothes I have. And entertainment is a kindle unlimited subscription. I eat out at the Tacobell $menu; lunch costs less than $3.

[@LadyBugout]

You are absolutely right. That is an income issue and I do hope to do something on that as well.

[@marthabradas8873]

Hi Dee, It's always good to review your budget and to really see where your money is being spent. And good tips about getting a higher yield savings account if you can. Ah money, we all need it, and perhaps when we start, even in small ways with management tips, then saving will get easier over time. Good video. I know I waste money sometimes. Sigh. Have an awesome week Dee! 🥰

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, Martha! I agree it’s in the little habits we develop that really add up over time. ☺️💪🏼🙌🏼

[@CC-is8xg]

Great advices and reminders, Dee! Thank you.

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!☺️

[@maxineoliver7404]

Thanks Dee for that Info. on saving the smallest amounts of money, and watching it grow! And also cutting some things out, giving us even a bit more money! Your message was greatly appreciated!🤗

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Awesome info Dee😘

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏼

[@sharisanders7368]

Love your tips! Can you share your recipes for cleaning products and toothpaste?

[@LadyBugout]

I have done so on other videos. I’ll have to think of doing a new one with all of them together! Thanks for the idea.

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Oh I’d really love this too! I don’t remember seeing them before?

[@s-c..]

100% agree with Vickie’s subscriptions comment! My friend found several she didn’t even know about by looking in her iPhone settings. You can also save by getting a petrol/gas price watching app. Often there’s a huge difference in prices! And if you’re really dedicated you can save quite a bit by switching between phone providers & taking advantage of their introductory offers.

[@LadyBugout]

I know. I think one of the apps I mentioned looks for those subscriptions and gives a way to cancel them easily.

[@doubled5037]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing those!!

[@LadyBugout]

You are welcome!!! 💃🏻

[@rowenaboone7740]

Wish this was taught in school when I was there.thank you you definitely encouraged me to try harder.😊

[@LadyBugout]

Yes. I wish they’d teach this stuff too☺️

[@debbiecharlton1630]

Really good advice, thanks for sharing

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!☺️

[@wendycamp307]

Great advise 😊

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!💪🏼

[@ShelbyVanGone]

This is spot on and well timed! I am recovering from an injury due to an attack and anticipate getting back in my van and back on the road next month. Thank you for all the tips and reminders.

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad it is timely. Oh dear… an attack??? Sending healing vibes your way 🙏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼

[@kimharris6649]

Good stuff!❤

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you 💃🏻

[@dianepines9014]

Great advice! Thanks Dee!🫶

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!😊

[@beckyallen3195]

Very helpful information! Thank you.

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!☺️

[@kathleenj1158]

This is really helpful. Thank you! ☺️

[@LadyBugout]

I'm so glad and you are very welcome😊

[@jmo4521]

Thank you for the new camera angle! Beautiful!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you like it!😊

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Thank you, Dee. What an educational video!😮

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@raydonica6723]

Great tips.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@lynnef3297]

All excellent ideas. Thanks for sharing this. 👍

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome! ☺️

[@frankbooth1129]

Your report on the leaks was well researched, practical, and eye opening. Also, over the years you have presented many excellent ideas about budget travel. I would like to see you present a compendium of your top travel budget ideas, sort of a frugal traveler Lady Bugout episode(s). Maybe you have already done this and I have missed it. As an aside, I have been here in India for five weeks going from beach town to beach town. I am living well and spending about 50 dollars per day for lodging, food, alcohol, transportation, etc. I had not thought about the money I am saving on food by not eating at home. Your mention of 15 dollars per day for food is about right for me since I eat in restaurants at least twice per week when I am home. Deducting this 15 dollars per day while I travel, I am actually spending 35 dollars per day. I will be here another five weeks so my savings on food would almost cancel my 1400 dollar flight which comes out to 20 dollars per day over 70 days. If you have any tips on how to get the price of this trip down to zero, let me know.

[@LadyBugout]

Wow! That’s awesome to see how the one cancels out the other!!! I like the idea of a frugal traveler video💃🏻

[@frankbooth1129]

@@LadyBugout 👍

[@fabianprioux1136]

Thank you Dee ! Great wake up call and tips .. You are awesome 🤩

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!☺️

[@MyNomadicStory]

I love this video Dee! As a person that is currently homeless after losing my van after it was towed away by the city after breaking down, I found your video Very informative and well thought out. 🙌 💜 I like how you show how we can make small changes in our daily routines that can truly add up to big savings. Thank you. 🙏🙌🙏💜

[@LadyBugout]

Oh dear. So sorry to hear that. Hope things get sorted out 😯

[@pattyk8594]

Great video thank you! Recommended reading for an oldie but a goodie "The Millionaire Nextdoor" that covers a variety of everyday people you would not think would have a million in the bank, but they do it by saving, the same way you explain here, and living below their means.

[@LadyBugout]

That’s a great book!!!💃🏻

[@cherylroth]

Thank you! Very helpful advice 👍

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!☺️

[@RLeeVanCamps]

All great ideas!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you like them!☺️

[@pamtilsonrodgers2825]

Good tips! Tfs😊

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!

[@judithwilliamshudson1744]

Thanks for the good information

[@LadyBugout]

You are very welcome💪🏼💃🏻🙌🏼

[@martykong3592]

:) GO Dee! Well done and THANKS MUCH for another GREAT Share and Video! ALL the BEST and stay WARM, dry and well! Cheers from Left Coast! :)

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks! You too, Marty!

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

She's absolutely right, not in a political sense, but in how to start growing a massive Emergency Fund ! I'm proof, it works. So Dee ? 👍 Rock on 😉.

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks! 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@marthaoliver1099]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@LadyBugout]

My pleasure 😊

[@jea7602]

Thank you 😊 Well Done !

[@LadyBugout]

You’re welcome☺️

[@RealProVanR]

Great tips. Great presentation.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ndunnan68]

You definitely nailed this one. Whether you’re on the road or at home this totally makes sense. Love it ❤

[@LadyBugout]

So glad! Thank you☺️

[@ABCpdc]

Watching this was very reassuring. Things I try to do already! And, good advice. Thanks, Dee.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was reassuring. You got it 💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@libbygardner3021]

Money tips are always helpful, although I’ve been very low income and working with a no frills budget for years. Starting full time vanlife, I’ve learned that gas station stops are a danger zone: maybe I do need some coffee, but I DONT need the snacks or the premade food at the truck stop! My other “danger zone” is the first of the month Amazon shopping. Some of it is necessary gear, but too much isn’t. My tricky area is clothes-I trimmed my wardrobe by a lot, but wearing the same clothes every day (until they are too grubby to wear), they are wearing out and some need to be replaced soon. Can’t sew blue jeans or sweats by hand, but I need to work harder on sewing up some projects that are already half done. Thrift stores can be an option, but I’m hard to fit, and can’t leave my oversized puppy in the car for long.

[@LadyBugout]

Sounds like you are doing a lot of things well! Every little bit counts 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@blessedveteran]

You could set your 1st of the month amazon items on repeat (and usually they are cheaper that way too) so you dont have to go on the site and buy stuff you dont need 🤷‍♀️

[@supersonicdevin3212]

great tips

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you think so!💃🏻

[@SuperClare]

Informative! Going to pass this video on to my children!

[@blessedveteran]

I did the same thing 👍💜

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome. My son watched it too and said he learned a lot, which surprised me. So I’m glad it makes sense☺️

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Great advice! Easier said than done.

[@LadyBugout]

Yep. Doing is the hard part☺️

[@DenaInWyo]

This is such great advice and I'm really glad I'm watching because it adds to what I'm currently doing. It hit me in the face a few months back that if I didn't have so much credit card debt, I could buy a van. Like, a NICE van. So an empty van should be very doable. I am currently working on a combination of the snowball plan and what I call "scalping." Every time my bank balance is an uneven, odd number, I scalp that into my savings. Sometimes it's $239, sometimes it's $7.59. I think what a lot of people get discouraged by is thinking dang, I only have like $10 extra a payday I could put in savings. But it's crazy how those tiny amounts add up. At any rate, in addition to stomping that snowball as hard as I can, when I hit $1k in that particular savings account, it gets slapped on a card. When you can pug a BIG chunk like that on, it feels like actual progress. Anyway, that's what I'm doing, and I'm going to think about what I can do to also maybe implement what you talk about here. Sorry for the long comment. Just excited because this is exactly where I am right now and feeling pretty motivated. Going to look into those budget apps because that's honestly my weak point.

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! It is interesting how little tricks and tips go such a long way!!!☺️

[@ramontoro]

Excelente vídeo, gracias

[@LadyBugout]

🥰

[@YeahNah100]

Solid points. Everyone could use these suggestions. ✌️

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you think so!🙌🏼

[@kimprocarione5473]

Excellent!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, Kim☺️

[@BlindViews]

Good reasonable advice.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you think so!💃🏻

[@allisonprusa8747]

Thank you for such a valuable video for everyone and not just van lifers. You made it so easy for all to understand!👍

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!💪🏼🙌🏼💃🏻

[@Unknown--user610]

You're the best!!

[@LadyBugout]

I appreciate the encouragement ☺️

[@Unknown--user610]

@@LadyBugout you deserve it :)

[@jonathanhansen3709]

I’ve recently made a commitment to stop drinking. Primarily because I could see, it was affecting my health. But as a regular drinker hanging out at a neighborhood bar once or twice a week, I was spending, I figure, in the neighborhood of about $70 a week on drinks and tips. That’s over $3600 a year! this is a big motivator for me, and I’ve noticed I’m already losing weight on top of it.

[@LadyBugout]

That’s is amazing!!! Yay! 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@blessedveteran]

Thank you for doing this video. It could definitely help all of us, some more than others 👍

[@LadyBugout]

I hope so!😊

[@GF-pc5bt]

Wow ! GREAT Vid….breaking it down daily makes it achievable. Thank you for this info. ❤

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@MHM-Nautilus]

As always you do an awesome job of putting practical tools into simple terms for us. God bless you for all you do dear.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you very much!☺️

[@Creepcanroll]

Love your vids Dee..you need to do shampoo commercials with that luscious mane. Much Aloha!!

[@LadyBugout]

lol… that would be interesting 😂 Thank you!

[@jasonjones5213]

Great tips, Since I started saving for a van I use most of these.Plus some odd jobs.

[@LadyBugout]

That's great! 💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@timmusician5060]

One thing I was lucky enough to pull off is getting a full time job with medical while living in my vehicle. I’ve been at this job for a month & a half. My first priority is a round of car maintenance. Then I will be free to save & invest. I have no rent 😆 The only thing is I’m being “risky” & doing crypto 😬🤷🏽‍♂️ But I’m also looking for a new graduate program to finish my degree & get into that field… but I digress. Yeah, if you can work full time & don't have to pay rent saving $10k in a year is nothing

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! Yep…it’s crazy how much savings there without rent or mortgage 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@peterpowell6168]

Good video 🎉 I go to thrift stores for clothing. Wearing a" like new" sweater $4 👍 I get DVDs at library. Got to work on my coffee shop tho ☕ 🙄 practice makes progress 🤓 happy trails to y'all

[@LadyBugout]

Nice!!! lol yeah…I have to train myself to stay away from coffee shops and book store😝

[@theresawright3842]

Thank you this video has helped me stay on target. I do track my spending but I tend to deviate at times. Your videos do really help me a lot 😊🎉

[@LadyBugout]

That means a lot to hear that the videos help 🥹

[@helenjeindl524]

Great tips. A huge one is subscriptions. Rather than having them all just have one, binge watch all the goodies and then cancel it and get one of the others. Better still don't have any, it is actually possible to survive happily without them. 🥰

[@LadyBugout]

So true!

[@RileyDoesLife]

Dee I love this series! I recommend using rocket money (previously Truebill) too!

[@LadyBugout]

Good suggestion!!!💃🏻

[@Martyecho]

Great tips for your viewers. your such a Delight to watch and I have not seen you for a while but I am now going to follow as i am intrigued by your positive attitude. I am starting my cinematic videos soon hopefully by next Sunday weather providing. I live in Littleton Colorado and ya never know what your going to get by a storm. Keep up this great work. Marty here

[@LadyBugout]

Welcome back! Thanks for the encouragement. It is a great little all in one system. Excellent for a situation like that.😊

[@chrisp7652]

Brains and beauty, you really are the total package! LOL Seriously, great tips. Great video.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, Chrispy. 💃🏻🙌🏼😆

[@facingthestrange]

Thank you for this video! I do well with this for a little while, and then I’m like… Oh, just go get a Starbucks, ha ha! I’m not on the road right now, so for me, it seems harder than when I am on the road to do those things because everything is just right here all the time. I’ll be hitting the road again in less than two months and I’m going to take your advice starting now.❤️

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! Yeah…coffee is my weakness😝 I’ve learned to make it well!!!

[@blessedveteran]

I spend more money when Im not traveling too, which might seem weird to some, but I get it.

[@ekdaufin1485]

Nothing new but appreciate your effort.

[@LadyBugout]

I appreciate that☺️

[@cataestacio]

I also keep all the loose change i have at the end of the week in a separate place and then deposit it in the bank

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!!! My mom used to call it funny money!😝

[@kensmith2839]

That's a lot of arithmetic. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@LadyBugout]

😝 sorry about that! Just exercising my brain.

[@71suns]

Thank you.

[@LadyBugout]

You're welcome!☺️

[@ramontoro]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico amiga , siempre interesantes y educativos todos sus vídeos

[@LadyBugout]

Gracias, Ramon!

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Great advice, Dee! I'd be embarassed to say how much money I have wasted in the past two years. However, zI had fun and ate well. I was addicted to restaurant-hopping. In January I told, well asked, my daughter to help me save. I gave her several hundreds of dollar to a separate account in her bank. I can have access to it in emergency situations only. I have no debit card to access it while I travel. I am paying off my three credit cards in the next three months and place them in a file, not easily accessed. I use my debit card only. I'm cutting out any purchases that are not necessary...no impulse buying. Rather than shop for a whole week's worth of groceries, I buy only what I eat or will eat for that day. I make a pot of spaghetti on Saturday and it serves me meals for four to five days. I supplement it with fruit or Dollar Tree applesauce cups or fruit. Buying some foods at Dollar Tree can save some bucks, too. Ice is two dollars a bag vs for to six bucks at big grocery stores or gas stations. So far I have over a thousand in savings. Shoes were my weakness and at one time I had a dozen pair in my van and another dozen in storage. This month I'll take anything I haven't used in the past six months and either donate to Goodwill or pay ten to twenty bucks for a flea market space and sell everything cheaply, then place the proceeds into the savings account.

[@LadyBugout]

Sounds like you are getting things in good order. It will serve you well, I’m sure ☺️

[@blessedveteran]

Good job 👏

[@michelleellis8201]

Hi Dee! Such an informative video! I spend way too much money on items I do not really need. I have just started to try and stop making all unnecessary purchases!

[@LadyBugout]

You can do it!💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@strawberryroad1347]

Always eat before going to the grocery store, and if you have a house mortage, see if you can do something about that. I used to pay 10.000NOK each month, which was almost half my paycheck, and half of that was just intrest, so my loan didn't really go down. Now I pay if I want to, which means that I have 10.000 extra each month, and no intrest, and it gives me the opportunity to borrow without having to apply to the bank. The money I pay down, is the money I have to use, I set my own roof on how much that will be. (only available if you have paid down 60% of the mortage) You can also easily put something like saladseeds and such, in your potted plants, or grow potates in a bucket, it tastes really good, and is available in your home, when you need it. I travelled with my potted plants, and they survived down to 1C (still thriving) I could have had salad growing instead. 😉

[@LadyBugout]

These are great tips!!! Thank you💪🏼

[@HettyHartpreneur]

Bedankt

[@LadyBugout]

🥹 thank YOU

[@ChrisW228]

Ouch. My husband and I don’t spend $400+ month on food together. As the video goes on, it turns out we spend lots less than average on everything. I’m amazed only because we don’t really budget, buy whatever we need, and spend so much less. I don’t know how we’re managing this, but I’m so glad we are.

[@LadyBugout]

That is great! Good spending habits☺️

[@joecool7165]

Such a great job you should get a job doing this kind of thing you’re very good at it

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you.

[@donaldround160]

35 ceats a day for 365 days. Got it. On my way to retirement. Second time around. 😊 Good one.❤ Actually, very helpful. Thanks

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful.😊

[@donaldround160]

It really was.

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ms.Dee!

[@LadyBugout]

Hello Mark 👋🏼

[@tamarap387]

Fabulous video! I'm not doing van life yet, but will be in the nearer future, so these tips are wonderful. If I'm already doing a lot of these now, in what ways can we save beyond what you've mentioned ...as far as other 'expenses'...cell phone/wifi, gas and maintenance costs etc? I'm already looking into these things, but you may have some great tips as well. (And you've likely done a video on those! lol)

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you. I will probably be doing more videos on finances and budgeting as it is so important. Thanks for the interest and suggestion!😊

[@TravelingGamer_]

Lol yep Chick-fil-A DEFINITELY has a lot of my money 😢

[@LadyBugout]

😂 oh nooo

[@pinay328]

Greta tips 👍🏽 do you have a video of your homemade toothpaste?

[@LadyBugout]

I do, but it’s just 2 T raw coconut oil, 2 tsp baking soda, and 10-12 drops peppermint essential oil☺️

[@pinay328]

@@LadyBugout Thank you 😊

[@timmusician5060]

You could also put money into an index fund that tracks markets. This is a 10 to 20 year move

[@LadyBugout]

Yes. I cut out a section on that. I decided one suggestion on where to put it was enough this time around. 😆

[@michaelsullivan1262]

Whoa! How are you not a model, lady lady?! ✌🏼

[@LadyBugout]

That’s kind of you. 😊