40 Ways To Lower Your Living Expenses In 2025
40 Ways To Lower Your Living Expenses In 2025
We've all been feeling the pinch of inflation in 2024—everything has increased, from gasoline to clothing, food, and much more. Looking ahead into 2025, many of you may want to decrease your living expenses without necessarily having to take drastic financial measures or make massive lifestyle changes. Here are 40 ways to lower your living expenses next year.
Begin Reading Digital Books
Reading a digital book sounds like blasphemy to some people, but they do cost a fraction of an actual paperback.
Start off your 2025 living expense reduction by buying an e-Reader (or asking for one for Christmas) and then begin reading digital copies of books.
No More Landlines
Obviously, this won't apply to everyone—for instance, if you don't live in an area where you receive cell reception, then you'll need to keep your landline.
But if you have a cell phone and have good reception, there's no need for the extra cost of a landline. Ditch it.
Stay Away From Name-Brand Items
When doing your weekly grocery shopping, stay away from name-brand items. There's almost certainly a very similar (and cheaper) alternative to the name-brand stuff without a noticeable loss of quality. They also cost 40% less on average, according to data.
Thrift Shop For Clothing
Unless we're talking underwear and socks, there's almost no reason to buy brand new—when you can likely find the same brands at your local thrift shop for a fraction of the price. Some clothing will even still have the tags on!
