Saving money in 2025 was no easy feat. With rising home and grocery prices, everyday life became increasingly expensive. And it hasn’t gotten easier: according to the
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“I bought more produce saver containers and washable silicone food storage bags so we use very few Ziploc kind of bags anymore.” – bob49877
“I’ve started making baked potatoes from Sam’s in the crockpot, just put on high for 4 hours, keeping extra in the fridge for reheating for meals for a few days. Ten pound bag, two days worth of calories, for only $3.77.” – bob49877
“I switched to loose teas I use with metal tea strainers to save money and avoid plastics from regular tea bags.” –bob49877
“I put as many electronic devices as feasible on power strips and reduced the electric bill by $25 a month.” – bob49877
The Department of Energy says standby power typically costs a household $100 to $200 a year, so $25 a month is above that typical range.
“I bought a used Kindle and ended up spending $0 on books this year thanks to Libby.” – agoraphobiai
“Surprisingly, it was getting one of those budget tracking apps. I didn’t think it would do much but it really shifted my mentality when I saw that I was spending 200+ on eating out everyday, and much more on entertainment than I thought.” – Exotic_Caregiver_179
