😬 Ultimate money-saving FAILS

You won’t believe this # In This Newsletter - This Week’s Money Moves ⚬ Legit side hustle ideas [for 2023]( ⚬ Do [this]( if you’re living paycheck to paycheck ⚬ Try [these lululemon secrets]( - Newsworthy ⚬ Avoid these 3 completely foolish “savings” habits - $$$ Boosters ⚬ Check the [side hustle MASTER LIST]( This Week’s Money Moves [50 Legit Side Hustle Ideas for 2023]( Check out our ULTRA LIST of money-making side hustles. [Read more »]( [Do This If You’re Barely Scraping By Financially]( These money moves are strange but could help you in a pinch. [Read more »]( [Guy saving coins]( [Try These Lululemon “Shopper Secrets”]( Ready for a complete makeover? Make these clever money moves first. [Read more »]( Newsworthy Avoid these 3 completely foolish “savings” habits [Guy saving coins](#) It’s payday … And just like that, your money vanishes before you see it hit your bank account. 🤷 Suddenly, you have an “aha” moment … you need to save more money. 😱 You frantically search “how to save money” online and find nothing but cliche advice like “quit eating avocado toast” or “start using single-ply toilet paper.” Saving money is a great goal to have, but there are good and bad ways to save. Steer clear of these foolish ways to keep some money in your wallet: 1. Buying cheap stuff For every expensive item, there’s a cheap knockoff product claiming it’s just as good as its pricier version. All too often though, those cheap products break waaay quicker. And then you need to re-buy that product … which pretty much defeats the purpose of being stingy to begin with. If you need to buy quality items — like dress shoes, business clothes, or a work-from-home desk — you may be better off buying something built to last. [11 Signs You’re Too Frugal (And How It’s Costing You)]( 2. Frivolously buying things in bulk Sure, buying in bulk at Costco can save you money … if you do it right. Keep your impulses in check, though. It’s easy to tell yourself you’re “saving money” when you can buy pallets of creamed corn or green beans. But will you actually eat that stuff day in and day out? Or will most of it just sit in your pantry for years? So don’t forget rule #1: Never go to Costco while you’re hungry — and maybe fill up on a $1.50 Costco hot dog before you start shopping. [9 Costly Ways Buying in Bulk Isn’t Worth It]( 3. Cutting your coffee run You’ve probably heard this advice too many times: Stop going to expensive coffee shops and brew your own coffee. Unpopular opinion: It’s okay to buy your favorite cup of coffee in the morning if it gives you joy. Because if your AM coffee makes you happy, then you could probably find other smaller expenses — or harmful vices (like smoking) to cut. Read the rest here: [12 Foolish Things You Should Never Do to Save Money]( $$$ Boosters Like shopping on Amazon? You’ll love [these clever “shopping hacks.”]( Save money by … earning? Check out [these 11 clever (and effective) ways to pocket extra cash](. Don’t make [these 10 embarrassing mistakes when asking for a raise](. Get front-row seats to the hottest side hustles of the day Make Moves with Your Personal Finances Credit Cards Insurance Make Money Manage Money Investing Loans Banking Debt Help Recent Stories … [10 Common Mistakes Too Many People Make After a Car Accident]( 4 minute read | February 7, 2023 [10 Important Things You Should Never Forget When Doing Your Taxes]( 6 minute read | February 7, 2023 [11 High-Paying Jobs That are Perfect for a Career Change]( 4 minute read | February 12, 2023 [10 Worst Things People Do at the Beginning of Retirement]( 5 minute read | February 6, 2023 [15 Most Useless Little Purchases You’ll Immediately Regret]( 5 minute read | February 6, 2023 [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Flipboard]( [FinanceBuzz]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2023 FinanceBuzz 111 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33444 FinanceBuzz is an informational website that provides tips, advice, and recommendations to help you make financial decisions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but make no warranties regarding the accuracy of our information. Ultimately, you are responsible for your financial decisions. FinanceBuzz is not a financial institution and does not provide credit cards or any other financial products. FinanceBuzz.com does not make any credit decisions. FinanceBuzz is reader-supported. We may receive compensation from the products and services mentioned in this email.