UNHINGED Ways People Save Money

08/12/25 - Tuesday

August 12, 2025

 

Hi friends 👋

With inflation climbing, we’ve seen some questionable money-saving tactics on social media. There’s room to get creative—just don’t skip personal hygiene, kapish?


Curious what people are doing to save? Watch the full story on our YouTube channel here. Watch our YouTube video for the full story here.

Our favorite tactic to save?

Brad’s Deals! A site that finds 50–90% off the stuff you’re already shopping for from brands you trust.

From kitchen gadgets to clothes, furniture to tech; they round up the best deals and send them straight to your inbox - saving you time, money, and the hassle of hunting them down yourself.

Skip the “back-to-school” chaos and make August feel a little more calm (and a lot more affordable). Start finding better deals with one easy click.**

✂️ How To Cut the EXTREME From Your Budget (& Our Radical Middle Recs)

1. Don’t save now to end up paying more later.

We know opening the electric bill gives you full-body shudders, but PLEASE, don’t turn off your AC entirely. It can have devastating effects on your home if you live in a humid climate.

Instead of cutting out necessary functions, consider doing a free electricity audit with your provider. They’ll tell you where you’re leaking energy and give you advice on how to reduce your usage moving forward. Now that’s the radical middle.

2. Don’t overspend time trying to save money

Spending a little time to save money is our life motto, but we know our limits. Rather than toiling away for hours clipping coupons for things you don’t need, try websites like Ibotta or Rakuten, which give cash back for what you’ve purchased.

3. If you’re addicted to DIY, HOLD UP.

We all love it when a Pinterest DIY succeeds, but there’s a tension to hold, and if you’re DIYing everything (yes, even your toilet paper holder) then it’s time to take a step back and reclaim your time.

Practice the radical middle by outsourcing or sticking to what you ENJOY ❤️

Even More!

⭐ We’ve curated the ultimate Spending Planner spreadsheet for you, our favorite friend. She’s mobile-optimized, has a multitude of features, and even takes the guesswork out of setup with a YouTube tutorial.

Take your debt from “mountain” to “molehill” with our spending planner today.

What’s the wildest thing you’ve done to save money? (We’re curious, because we’ve done this stuff, too)

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Keep living your truth,
Kim

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