What would you do with an extra $7,400 this year?

On today’s episode, Kate explores the most common splurge money mistakes and how to avoid making them. From online shopping to gym memberships, you’ll get a breakdown of tricks, helpful apps, and easy-to-implement action plans to save more money.

Did you know that no two ribeye steaks on a cow are completely alike? You might not be getting the quality you’re paying for at your favorite restaurant. You’ll learn why there’s a difference and how to find a better ribeye. Tune in to find out!

You can learn more about this podcast by going to www.budgetingforbacon.com. Join Kate next time as she explores Slow Smoked Ribs and Inflation. 

KEY TOPICS:

WHAT MAKES A RIBEYE (00:52)

• How big are plates in North American restaurants?
• What’s the difference between one ribeye and another?
• What do Canadians call Canadian Bacon?
• How can you find a better ribeye?

WHERE ARE YOU SPLURGING? (05:04)

• How much are you spending each week on splurges on average?
• What are the most common places people splurge?
• How much will Americans spend online in the United States in 2021?
• Apps that can help save you money online, especially for your Amazon purchases!
• How are subscription services killing your budget without warning?
• How to know if you’re getting a good deal on electronic devices?
• When is the worst time to buy electronics?
• How much do Americans spend on lunches and how can you save?
• How you are losing money in fees with Doordash, Ubereats, and Grubhub!
• Do you love home improvement and buying household items? You’ll want to tune in.
• How to calculate what you’re spending on coffee every year plus a preview of a future episode!
• What you need to know about signing up for a gym membership and why you should plan to quit the gym.

SAVE MONEY ON SPLURGES (24:52)

• What you need to know to save money on your favorite splurges and save more money than you expected.
• Want a free app that can save you time and money? (no sponsors here, genuine review!)
• What is a “savings spree” and how can you use it to boost your savings? (How you bring home your bacon!)

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ABOUT KATE:

Kate is passionate about all things personal finance and the many ways in which money intersects with quality of life. She’s also a pet-lover and travel writer who reveres the written word. She also provides coaching and mentoring to veterans and active duty families to help get their budgets back on track.  

CONTACTS FOR KATE:

• (Website): https://www.budgetingforbacon.com
• (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheKateDelamare/
• (Twitter): https://twitter.com/KateDelamare
• (Email): kate@budgetingforbacon.com

FURTHER RESOURCES:

DIY Clothing Recycling Projects To Try: 

• https://vocal.media/earth/what-marie-kondo-taught-me-about-upcycling

East Coast Studio Podcast Editing: 

• https://eastcoaststudio.ca/

Ibotta, Rakuten, and The Camelizer (Who do not sponsor our content at this time, we just think it can help) 

• https://home.ibotta.com/
• https://www.rakuten.com/
• https://camelcamelcamel.com/camelizer (not available on Safari yet, but it’s coming soon)