If you don’t have the patience to get through a stack of personal finance books, tune in to YouTube a couple of times a week for some entertaining and educational money saving advice. Many personal finance bloggers and experts have their own YouTube channels where they share money-saving strategies and offer actionable tips to help get your budget in top shape. Perhaps best of all, they’re free to access and watch.
If you need some inspiration to start a budget, want to learn the art of couponing or just want to listen in as others seek solutions to their own financial woes, check out these seven YouTube channels that will save you money.
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1. Mint.com. If you struggle with money management and have a hard time tracking expenses, the Mint app could be just what you need to get a better handle on your spending. Start using the app and tune in to Mint’s YouTube channel for money-saving tips, budgeting advice and practical advice for reaching your financial goals. The focus is on using the app and website to reach your goals, but the advice is sound and easy to digest.
2. The Financial Diet. Did you know that your anxiety could be costing you? Ever wondered how you’re going to invest when you have student loans hanging over your head? You can get answers to these pressing questions — and more — in this offbeat YouTube channel. Geared toward millennials, The Financial Diet shares smart spending strategies, tips for putting together a healthy budget, early career advice and lots more of interest to young adults just beginning to get serious about their money.
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3. Household Hacker. Love DIY? Tune in to Household Hacker’s YouTube channel for tips on using everyday items in innovative ways to get the most from your purchases. Among the channel’s most popular offerings, “8 Simple Dollar Store Hacks to Save You Money” will show you some clever new uses for common dollar store buys. How clever? You’ll learn how to turn a roasting pan into a makeshift grill, or a shower cap into a versatile lid for food storage containers.
4. The Dave Ramsey Show. If you’re a fan of Ramsey’s books or just want to get on the fast track to learning how to save for retirement, catch live streams of The Dave Ramsey Show on YouTube from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. The show spotlights callers from around the country seeking advice for their own personal finance troubles. Whether or not you have the same money troubles as the callers do, Ramsey’s solutions are often enlightening.
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5. The Motley Fool. Investors of all experience levels have trusted the experts at the Fool website for years. The Motley Fool channel brings that same wisdom to video with tips and advice on sound investing along with news and opinion on companies and business trends. While you won’t hear money saving advice directly, the knowledge and insight you’ll gain could save you from making a fundamental investing mistake. And that could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
6. Free Stuff Finder. When your shopping day includes stops at Target, CVS, Office Depot and other popular retailers, be sure to visit the Free Stuff Finder to learn about freebies and discounts. The channel spotlights the latest in-store deals, free samples and coupons, so you can keep tabs on what’s on sale. The channel and website are run by Tina, a self-proclaimed “obsessive-compulsive deal hunter and couponer” who scours stores and the web for the latest free samples and freebies. The channel also includes videos on how to maximize coupons at different stores, a guide on where to snag the best deals and tips on everyday purchases so you save money on every trip.
7. The Krazy Coupon Lady. From ways to save at Costco to advice on avoiding overspending at Whole Foods, The Krazy Coupon Lady doesn’t hold back when it comes to stretching the value of a coupon. You’ll learn everything from how to stack coupons at your favorite stores to tips for finding the best deals on groceries and other household purchases. You can also tune in to videos about the “rules” of saving money at your favorite stores and tips for buying groceries online — even on a budget.
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