I just love watching the both of you. You both make saving money and staying out of debt so easy to do! For a family of 3, I’ve been trying to get our grocery budget down from $400 to $300 a month. Thanks for the great tips!
The Christmas tip is actually a really good one. After Christmas (or any holiday) I buy that stuff at 90-95% off, keep it until summer, and sell it on my garage sales for around half of what it originally retailed for. I do the same thing at auctions, buy large lots of things that nobody else wants, sort it out at home, and have garage sales with it at almost pure profit.
The planning your grocery shopping 1 time a week thing is right on the money. I save at least $30 - $100 a week by doing it that way. Although I buy whatever I want regardless of price, I simply plan for the week - and I automatically save. I also throw out less food, and spend a little less on gas too.
Thanks D Chivas, we have turned down many TV production companies that just wanted to make freaks out of us. Most people don't see the value in frugal living.
@MrEnergyCzar Your video is great! Thanks for sharing it. I only watched one - it would be great if you could summarize what each of the upgrades you did cost you. We also love T-Mobile - we promote them on our web site and have 2 of their prepaid phones. Steve
@imhotep1 Funny true story: a somewhat "wealthy" couple that live in my town bought the dilapitated house next door to me. The wife told me their flipping it to pay for their son's college. Their idea of flipping is to slap paint on the house, but they didn't bother to scrape it all the way first, put new shingles on without realizing half the roof was rotted and there's wasps nests underneith, and then leaving it half painted for weeks at a time because their kids "didn't feel like it".
I've read articles where people diss this family out saying they aren't impressive or if they want to be frugal don't have so many kids or don't have kids. What's funny is that I've read and even heard kids to adults who come from 1-2.5 kid house holds tell me their parent's will spend hords of money on clothes, cars boats. But when it came to school they wouldn't give a dime. Yet a large family that's frugal can send all their kids to college.
I am zero beef with this family. I like this family, but I don't think this family paid for school either and if they did, it did not seem like all their children attended, based on their bios.
Too many people want to live rich when they should be saving and investing to get there. Plus you can have both. Just because somethings not what you want doesn't mean it's not what others want or that either is wrong.
Wednesday, 1/28/09. Looks like this was posted 1/19/07, (2) years ago already. They are talking about Christmas of 2006. I was just curious about the date of the video. I didn' t see or hear anything while watching the video. I'm assuming the posting date is the one listed under MavinOfSavin.
Dump your cell phone plan, dump your internet plan and all cable TV...go out to the beach everyday and surf or swim, or go golfing, any hobby you enjoy. Spend money only on food and on occasion spend some money for yourself once every 4 to 5 months! Problem solved!!!
I just love watching the both of you. You both make saving money and staying out of debt so easy to do! For a family of 3, I’ve been trying to get our grocery budget down from $400 to $300 a month. Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks Jen, we really do want to inspire and empower folks!
The Christmas tip is actually a really good one. After Christmas (or any holiday) I buy that stuff at 90-95% off, keep it until summer, and sell it on my garage sales for around half of what it originally retailed for. I do the same thing at auctions, buy large lots of things that nobody else wants, sort it out at home, and have garage sales with it at almost pure profit.
great ideas!
The planning your grocery shopping 1 time a week thing is right on the money. I save at least $30 - $100 a week by doing it that way. Although I buy whatever I want regardless of price, I simply plan for the week - and I automatically save. I also throw out less food, and spend a little less on gas too.
Gavin, good for you! Hope you still have the habit of saving money.
I wish the Economides couple would get their own show. I am totally watching it. Their lifestyle had inspired me to live an even more frugal life.
Thanks D Chivas, we have turned down many TV production companies that just wanted to make freaks out of us. Most people don't see the value in frugal living.
MoneySmartFamily totally understand... i love the way your family live a very simple lifestyle. I really believe that God will provide...
Just got my book, AMERICAS CHEAPEST FAMILY gets you right on the money.Feeling good.
So glad Linda! Thanks for being one of our faithful frugal friends.
@MrEnergyCzar Your video is great! Thanks for sharing it. I only watched one - it would be great if you could summarize what each of the upgrades you did cost you.
We also love T-Mobile - we promote them on our web site and have 2 of their prepaid phones.
Steve
I pressed 👍 before watching because you guys are awesome 😎
@imhotep1 Funny true story: a somewhat "wealthy" couple that live in my town bought the dilapitated house next door to me. The wife told me their flipping it to pay for their son's college. Their idea of flipping is to slap paint on the house, but they didn't bother to scrape it all the way first, put new shingles on without realizing half the roof was rotted and there's wasps nests underneith, and then leaving it half painted for weeks at a time because their kids "didn't feel like it".
Wow this is very sad. Saving money should never come at the cost of quality workmanship!
Great idea!
We think so too, here's the budgeting info on our website...moneysmartfamily.com/household-budgeting/
I've read articles where people diss this family out saying they aren't impressive or if they want to be frugal don't have so many kids or don't have kids. What's funny is that I've read and even heard kids to adults who come from 1-2.5 kid house holds tell me their parent's will spend hords of money on clothes, cars boats. But when it came to school they wouldn't give a dime. Yet a large family that's frugal can send all their kids to college.
Thank you for those insights!
I am zero beef with this family. I like this family, but I don't think this family paid for school either and if they did, it did not seem like all their children attended, based on their bios.
Too many people want to live rich when they should be saving and investing to get there. Plus you can have both. Just because somethings not what you want doesn't mean it's not what others want or that either is wrong.
Sound words!
Wednesday, 1/28/09. Looks like this was posted 1/19/07, (2) years ago already. They are talking about Christmas of 2006. I was just curious about the date of the video. I didn' t see or hear anything while watching the video. I'm assuming the posting date is the one listed under MavinOfSavin.
That would be correct!
@EricSchwin22 not everyone lives in southern california or miami. what if you live in say...north dakota? sledding everyday? hmmm don't think so.
Point well taken, riding a bike won't work for every climate. If you live in a place where a car is a necessity, then save money in other areas.
also a way to save money, make sure to turn off the internet on the phone so that it's not on line without you knowing it.
Wow, things have changed in 9 years haven't they!
Thank you so much for sharing! I love it.....
We're glad we could encourage you!
hey can anybody pls tell me what their family name means. its interesting coz it has econo in it...
It means son of a steward in Greek!
Some people should just stop drinking and smoking, not only does it save money, but it saves lives...maby yours.
No worries Rui, we don't smoke and rarely drink. Mostly alcoholic beverages for cooking and baking.
Dump your cell phone plan, dump your internet plan and all cable TV...go out to the beach everyday and surf or swim, or go golfing, any hobby you enjoy. Spend money only on food and on occasion spend some money for yourself once every 4 to 5 months! Problem solved!!!
This plan may work for a single guy, but it seems impractical for a family.
thanx:)
You're welcome!
I read in their book that it's Greek, and it means "son of a steward".
Correct!
@goonerfromjhb
but if you drink and smoke, you don't live as long, so you don't need to save as much money
Yes, that choice is certainly yours!
buy 100 books, get them signed, then sell them for more. you'll make $1000.
Unfortunately it doesn't work like this!
=))) this made me laugh, inside :)
We hope it was a good laugh!
funny talk show.. if you really looking for save money then best way is save your electric bill.
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Economides? That’s fitting!
Thank you!
i saved more by switching to GEICO.