People Are Sharing Their Most UNHINGED Money Saving Hacks, And Some Of These Are Actually Just Genius
I'm always looking for creative money-saving tips (beyond, you know, "don't eat avocado toast.") Which is why I was soooooo excited to see a TikTok video by ems.coupon.clips asking people to share their "most unhinged money-saving hacks." And the comments did not disappoint.
And, while you're here, if you have any unhinged money-saving-hacks, let us know in the comments or by filling out this anonymous Google form!
Time is money, and money is time, so let's get to it: Here are 17 people's favorite unhinged money-saving tips:
(I think I made up the second half of that phrase, BTW, but it sounds like a natural continuation of the aphorism, no?)
1."Sometimes, I pretend I'm a peasant and only eat the things I already have at home. I also can't leave the house because the plague is ongoing, etc."
—dari00_
2."I sign up for every store's email list with a different birthday (i.e., Starbucks in one month, Panera in another month), so I get free treats once a month throughout the year instead of having them all at once."
—dmmoore12
3."I've been consistently mooching toilet paper from my parents for years. I don't know when I last bought it on my own."
—cowboybuddhazet
4."Before buying something, I ask myself, If this item had 💩💩💩 (poop) on it, would I clean it or throw it away?"
—therealdealtaylortahkeal
5."When I paid off my car, I immediately started putting the same car payment amounts in a savings account. After five years, I will be able to buy my next car. No loan!"
—crafty402
6."I wouldn't say feral, but I buy all of my streaming services during Black Friday and cancel them a little less than a year later. Then I will resubscribe to them next Black Friday. It definitely saves me a ton each year."
—jocalhoon
7."Jennette McCurdy came to speak to my school. Someone asked her how she makes decisions, and she said, 'If it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no. I've used that advice when it comes to shopping."
—ianaalmada
8."I go to my local cosmetology school for my hair. if they mess it up, oh well, it will grow back."
—ree_michele
And similarly, "Massage schools usually have clinics for deep discounts if not free."
—thegirlyface
9."My paychecks get deposited into my savings account. I've set it up so that that account auto-pays me a weekly budget that is enough to cover my bills plus just a little more. If I can't afford something from my checking account, I can't have it."
—user9pcd74l0t9
10."Every time I'm out to eat, I take a bunch of the condiment packets, tiny jams, sugar packets, etc. I keep them in The Packet Drawer and use them to make sauces later."
—fivefingerfrankenstein
11."I play a game with myself to see how many days in a row I can go without spending any money besides bills."
—renee.lynn.b
12."I spend my boyfriend's money and save mine."
—paris_love888
13."If I want something, I put it in my Amazon cart but don't allow myself to buy anything until a payday. Most often, 75% of things get deleted once the impulse has passed."
—throwshine
14."I got a second job as an usher at an entertainment venue. Now I get paid to see concerts, shows, and sporting events for free."
—hdehnel
15."I always take the office bagels home and freeze them to enjoy later."
—la5050123
16."I bring only one grocery bag into the store, and I only buy what will fit in that bag."
—sparkieforreal
17.And lastly, "I ask myself, 'Is this worth stimulating Donald Trump's economy?'"
—bethanyapril1
There you have it: 17 money-saving-hacks that people self-identified as being unhinged, but I think they might just be genuinely genius. What do you think? Would you try any of these? Or do you have any unhinged money-saving tricks of your own?
Let us know in the comments or by filling out this anonymous Google form! Your responses could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post.
Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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