What Real People Are Doing to Save $$ in This Economy

03/03/26 - Tuesday

March 03, 2026

 

Hey friend,

We just dropped an episode that feels so refreshing compared to the usual personal finance content you see online.

No influencers. No experts telling you what you "should" do.

Just real people sharing what's actually working for them to save money right now.

🎧 New Episode: People Share What They're Doing to Save Money in This Economy

We combed through TikTok to find everyday people sharing 10 real strategies for saving money.

Not the polished, perfect advice. The messy, practical, "this is what I'm actually doing" kind of stuff.

Here are some of the things real people are trying:

Gamifying debt payoff. Turning the boring slog of paying down debt into something that actually feels rewarding and motivating

Learning to cook. Not fancy chef skills, just basic "I can make dinner at home instead of ordering out" cooking

Unfollowing influencers. Removing the constant temptation and comparison from their feeds (this one hit hard)

These aren't groundbreaking hacks, and that's exactly why we love them.

They're relatable, doable, and honest. This episode reminded us that we're all figuring this out together, one small decision at a time.

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Thanks for being part of this community. We love hearing what you're doing to save money too, so hit reply and let us know what's working for you.

Best,
Jen + Jill

P.S. If you try any of the strategies from this episode, we'd love to hear how it goes. Seriously, reply to this email. We read every single one.

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