What are some of the biggest lifestyle changes or saving tips that have made a significant impact for you? Looking for new tips!

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Found a house I could comfortably afford on my salary, and I've been there for 12 years, even though my salary has more than doubled. The tip: keep expenses stable as income rises.

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this. it’s easier to get used to a more expensive lifestyle than scale back down.

Buying a used car and keeping it for 7-10 years

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Canceling subscriptions you don't need or don't take full advantage of

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Agreed on this one. As one example, cancelled cable and haven’t really looked back. It has freed up some time I used to waste

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Got on a budget and really stuck with it. Minimized rent to be less than 20% of net income. Bought a used car in cash. Cut down on eating out and partying by 30%. When you look at your bank statements from the previous three months, it’s an eye opener to learn what you spend your money on and where you can cut down.

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Stop leasing cars. Buy a used car with the features you want.

Stop eating out.

Stop drinking Starbucks.

Stop traveling in peak season (vacation) .

Get a side gig (teaching, photography, Uber, coaching, etc. ) extra income to invest.

Don't try to keep up with the Joneses.

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Eat out, but only on company dime. Make it feel special.

Don’t buy alcohol. Period. Improves health as side effect.

Invest in a gym membership and lose weight. Saves on food costs and will save on health expenses down the road.

Rent closer to work to minimize car and transportation expenses.

Drive a (used) sedan, no one needs an SUV.

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Cut my entertainment bill drastically by signing up to volunteer as an usher at the theatre where I used to spend $100+ a week on broadway shows, concerts, etc.

Cut my dining out bills drastically by signing up to be a mystery shopper. Now my meals get reimbursed just for writing an objective evaluation of the quality, service, cleanliness, etc.

There are a variety of companies out there and they all have a different criteria for assigning jobs. You should be able to find a few if you Google your city + “mystery shopper”.

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