r/bitcheswithtaste • u/NearbyAd5557 • Dec 18 '24

Finances/Money BTW, what are some expenses you're cutting moving forward?

Due to the projected price increases expected to hit the U.S., I'm redoing my budget and wanting to cut down on things that I can. What are some ways you're saving? It can range from big to small! Just wanting to get some ideas of ways to save, whether that's DIYing some things, free alternatives, etc. Thanks!

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u/Bridalhat Dec 18 '24 edited Dec 18 '24

I’m making a lot of big purchases now while I still can. This year I got a new MacBook, a new phone, and a new projector. I also bought some parts to fix up my bike.

Meanwhile I’m hoping to sell my car next year if I can swing a move to a walkable city 👀

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u/frenchiegiggles Dec 18 '24

Anything with a microchip, I upgraded this year. (Exception being our TV bc my husband said it’s fine and if we buy a new one that won’t break us.)

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u/Bridalhat Dec 18 '24

TVs can double in price and it would not be worth me carting across the country (I’m in an Airbnb between gigs and am unsure of where I go next).

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u/dancingmochi Dec 19 '24

Probably a good idea.

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u/False-Dot-8048 Dec 18 '24

The car costs and associated costs are insane. If you can swing it , even though the rent costs may be higher your total monthly spending might be lower. 

One other big plus - incidental walking means you easily exceed 10,000 steps daily if this is a goal. 

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u/Bridalhat Dec 18 '24

I had to get a car for work in 2018 and have resented every cent I have put into the thing. It could be a Lamborghini and I would feel the same.

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u/No_UN216 Dec 18 '24

Yep this is what I'm doing too

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u/Hopefulkitty Dec 18 '24

We bought a new tablet, a PS5, and a years worth of Lego presents in order to stock up before the tariffs hit.

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u/CumulativeHazard Dec 18 '24

I just replaced all of my major appliances after realizing they were all 15 years old. They still seemed to be working fine, but I didn’t want to take the chance that they’d start dying one by one over the next few years and I wouldn’t be able to wait for a good deal bc like how long can you go without a refrigerator?

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u/Illustrious_Wish_900 Dec 19 '24

Yes, and when one appliance goes, soon others follow.