7 Frugal Money Saving Tips That ACTUALLY Work

Peter Cook May 10, 2025
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Hi! 👋 I'm Peter, an ex-lawyer striving to live a calm(er) life. I make videos about minimalism, frugal living, and simplicity.

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Sign up for my newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/petercooknewsletter With the Trump tariffs, the high cost of living, and so many people in debt, it’s hard to make ends meet these days. Yet the average person wastes thousands of dollars a year on things that add no real value—money that could’ve been used to save, invest or pay off debt. That’s why today I want to share 7 simple money-saving hacks that ACTUALLY work. I’ve been doing these things for so long now that they’ve become more like habits—helping me spend less and save more. And I hope that one or two might help you in these uncertain economic times as well. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:38 1. The 1% Rule 02:42 2. Always shop with a list 04:33 3. Live below your means 06:21 4. Unsubscribe from shopping emails 08:35 5. Line dry your clothing 09:46 6. Don’t take the car everywhere 11:21 7. The 10-Second Rule – WHAT TO WATCH NEXT – Why You Should Be EXTREMELY Frugal: https://youtu.be/_f-x9RhkqKA – LINKS – ☕️ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/petercook 📚 Interesting books to read: • Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX • Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt • Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

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