Broke? Low Income? 30+ REAL Money Saving Tips for Big City Living
Living in a big city on a very low income is no joke. I know because I’ve done it, in multiple major cities around the world, for years.
In this video, I share 30+ practical, realistic money-saving tips for big city living that actually work when you’re broke, underpaid, or just sick of watching your money disappear.
These are real-life frugal living tips, not unrealistic budgeting nonsense. We’re talking rent, transportation, groceries, laundry, utilities, beauty, entertainment, and everyday survival in an expensive city.
If you’re low income, living paycheck to paycheck or just trying to save money in a big city without sacrificing your sanity, this video is for you:
All links mentioned in the video are timestamped below.
And yes, add your own money-saving tips in the comments. We build smarter lives together here.
TIMESTAMPS: 30+ Money Saving Tips for Big City Living
0:00 Intro – surviving big city life on a low income
1:27 How to save money on monthly living expenses
1:45 Rental costs, housing tips & choosing the right neighborhood
5:25 Budget transportation tips for big cities
8:15 Discount points cards & grocery shopping hacks
10:00 Why I say NO to credit cards
10:50 Laundry savings that add up fast
13:23 Find all of my money saving tips & home hacks here
13:48 How to use a laundry bar properly
• Works in front load machines too. See how I do it here
15:25 How to lower your utility bills
17:00 Entertainment on a budget
20:05 Cut the cord on cable TV 📺
21:18 Money saving beauty tips & hair hacks
21:48 How to go from dark to light hair at home
23:29 Cut your own hair & more with my Eco Beauty & Bath eBook
25:44 Trash to treasure bathroom upcycles are here
26:23 Living with rosacea on a budget
27:30 Why coconut oil is a frugal living hero
30:15 DIY dry shampoo, moisturizers, lip balm, deodorant & more are all here!
31:28 Save money and go eco with my Sustainable Lifestyle Handbook
32:20 Bathing & smelling fresh on the cheap
33:20 Manicures for next to nothing
34:16 Thrifty shopping & swapping tips
35:50 Visit RefashionistaSheri.com for everything
(Note: prices mentioned in the video reflect 2019 and are no longer relevant)
36:28 Outro
Hello! I pinned this post so I can refer back to it later and just wanted to let you know it is the pin that has been repinned the most this week. Woohoo!!
Fantastic! I’m pleased to know my tips and tricks are helpful to more than just me =O) ♥