Are you buying foods that are not healthy but you are paying a fortune for them? Do you have clothes in your closet with the tags still on them? Do you have things in your garage that you have not used for 5 years? Do you have more than 10 handbags hiding in your drawers?
I was guilty for all of these things in the past but now, there are no more.
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- I have stopped buying unhealthy or processed foods from Costco
I have reduced trips to Costco only to buying a few things, such as fruits, some vegetables, and toil paper. I no longer buy pre-made or processed foods. I buy real food with whole ingredients. Not only is it good from a healthy standpoint, but it’s also great for saving money.
If you buy packaged foods, you are most likely buying processed foods. You can’t control what ingredients they put inside the food, the amount of sugar, type of oil, preservatives, and many more.
If you read some of the labels on the packages, you will find some pretty interesting names on them. I am not a nutritionist nor am I a chemist. I do not understand the names or the possible effects it could have on my family‘s health. The easy way to do this is to stop buying them.
Processed foods also are expensive! If you think Costco’s prices are the best, you have to think again.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Costco. But you have to pay attention to what you are buying. You cannot assume that the food industry and factories are putting your best interests in their minds at all times. You have to do your homework.
They are convenient but at the same time, you have to pay double or triple the price and one of the costs may be your health. If you can cook your food from scratch with basic ingredients, you can save lots of money every month and ensure that you feed both yourself and your family real and nutritious food. You’re basically killing two birds with one stone. Groceries I buy from Costco are fruits and a few types of vegetables. I make fruit smoothies every morning. I need a large amount of fruit. I buy most of my vegetables and seafood from Asian supermarkets. Compare a few of them and find your favorite one.
- I have stopped buying paper towels altogether
I used to love using paper towels. It was super convenient and easy to use until I found out how much money was being spent on them.
The average American spends almost $5,000 on products that are thrown away every year, including trash bags, paper towels, and napkins.
The average American family would have spent $700 on paper towels and paper napkins alone. You can instead put that $700 into your investment account to help build wealth for your future.
- I have stopped buying branded and fashionable clothes and handbags
Ask yourself this question: Do you want to look rich, or be rich?
I chose the second one because I have realized that dressing up for others or for social media was costing my financial freedom. It is also exhausting to keep up with trends all the time.
A $20 handbag Versus a $500 handbag provides the same function for me. Holding my car keys, wallet, selfie stick, napkins, lipstick, and snacks.
The luxury product designers have created these illusions for us that only when we wear their clothes and use their handbags, we can have feelings of happiness and fulfillment.
They are lies.
The truth is that only you can decide what you think or feel. If you believe lies, you will fall into their traps. If you tell yourself the truth, you will become confident and happy, no matter what you wear and use.
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- I have stopped buying expensive cosmetic products
I used to use La Prairie for a while when they were in the $80 per bottle range. Their price has skyrocketed to $300 or more per bottle. I don’t hate this brand, but I realized that they just want to make more and more money from their customers.
For me, I discovered that coconut oil, Vitamin E, and my own homemade serum take care of my skin just fine. I am so happy that I do not have to throw away my hard-earned money on something that does not have real long-term value.
Other uncostly alternatives you can turn to in order to have healthy and glowing skin are things like: :
- Having 8 hours of sleep per night
- Drinking enough water every day
- Exercise consistently on a daily basis
- Having an exciting goal to work on every day
- Being happy and grateful for everything you have
5. I have stopped buying Starbucks coffee
You can easily spend $6.00 on a medium mocha loaded with fat and sugar. When you go to Starbucks, you probably will not order plain coffee. You will most likely buy flavored and sweet drinks. Though $6 doesn’t seem like much, over time it all adds up.
The average American spends about $1,500 per year on Starbucks coffee, which breaks down to roughly $125 a month.
Check out the list of your purchase every month on your credit card. You will be surprised to see how much you have spent on their drinks.
6. I have stopped purchasing high maintenance items
I used to go to a salon to dye my hair. It cost $50 minimum to color my hair and $25 to trim my hair, and plus tips.
Since Covid 19 began, I have learned to dye my hair at home and it only costs $8 per bottle. If you mix only 1/3 each time you use it, it will last a long time.
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7. I never buy a new car
When you don’t buy a new car, it doesn’t mean that you do not drive a good and beautiful car. I have never purchased a new car because it’s a waste of money. It costs so much and decreases in value the day you drive out of the dealership.
My husband is always looking for a good used car to buy. He used to ask our customers who drive good cars whether or not they want to sell them or on craigslist and other websites.
The best part is that you have a pretty high chance of getting a super great deal on a good-quality car. Rather than finance a brand new car, you can buy a used car at a fraction of the cost with cash.
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