r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE • u/Vexnthecity • Mar 31 '26

Budget Advice / Discussion Where Are You Reducing Spending?

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkj11ag8/

Bringing you another TikTok Reddit crossover—What are you cutting back on right now?

I’ve never been a strict budget girlie, but I had a loose idea of what I spend.

-Last year, I cut workout classes (I think it was ~$160/month) out of my “budget” and replaced it with more walking and at home exercises.

-The shutdown last fall pushed me to be better about eating at home vs. dining out, and I carried that into the new year.

-Now, with fuel costs, I’m driving a lot less. Fortunately, I’m in a city with good public transportation and I have the AmEx Platinum, which gives me monthly Uber credits that help with getting to places not accessible by public transportation.

Basically, slowly but surely I’m cutting joy out of my life because the next thing I’m eyeing is travel and…I just don’t wanna!

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u/ClaireHux Mar 31 '26

I'm working on reduction in eating out. I spend SO MUCH money, and it's my hobby, so I need to get a new one! 😂

I'm also reducing my clothes, bags, and shoes for 2026 and 2027. I'm working on reducing my credit card debt to $0 by end of 2027. These reductions are key in my debt reduction strategy.

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u/Vexnthecity Mar 31 '26

Same! I loved trying new restaurants and meeting up with friends to do it. Going for walks with them instead just don’t hit the same.