Which Expenses Should You Cut First to Save More?

Under the Median May 23, 2025
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Yes! You can be frugal and still have fun. Hi! We're Hope and Larry. We've raised four sons debt free, including paying cash for our home when our income averaged around $40K a year. We love helping people learn how to save more money, without feeling deprived. If you feel STUCK and unable to make progress on any of your money goals, grab a big dose of hope and guidance from us - a couple who figured out how to stretch their money and reach financial goals (even on low income) - and do it with a spirit of joy and abundance. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/underthemedian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthemedian/ Request our FREE guide to saving money: "10 Ways to Radically Reduce Your Expenses" - https://www.subscribepage.com/radically-reduce-expenses

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When you are cutting expenses, do you start with large ones or small ones? It’s time for an episode of “Completely Unrehearsed”. We are going to respond to a viewer comment. We have not discussed it ahead of time at all. We talk about it – and here’s the important part, you join us in the comment section. We want to hear from you. //The Original Video That We Responded to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwhR3mGSAV4&t=104s // FREE RESOURCE Learn how we slashed our budget dramatically in this FREE eBook, "Ten Ways to Radically Reduce Your Expenses": https://pages.underthemedian.com/radically-reduce-expenses //TOOLS AND SERVICES WE RECOMMEND: AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program and several other affiliate programs, as well. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. ○ Mint Mobile: https://www.mintmobile.com/underthemedian ○ Graphic Artist: Our Logo design is by: Sarah Hallam, graphic artist:, contact her at: [email protected]. ○ Mailerlite - https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/53867ca569af5 DISCOUNT, COUPON, AND BROWSER EXTENSIONS WE RECOMMEND: ○ Rakuten: (Cash Back!) https://www.rakuten.com/r/HOPEWA158?eeid=28187 ○ Fetch: (Upload Receipt to Earn Gift Cards): https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralsocial?code=3FUV4U //TIP JAR: Want to send us a special "Thank You" for our content? Here's our PayPal email address: [email protected] //WATCH MORE FRUGAL LIVING VIDEOS: ○ Frugal Swaps that Really Help You Save Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr-axbYSlc&t=915s ○ Save More Money with This One Simple Shift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLZhYKuOc5I&t=177s ○ How to Save on Groceries When Prices Keep Going Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWoxlVyD9y0&t=1s //SHOP OUR E-BOOKS: https://underthemedian.com/shop //COME SAY HI! Our website: https://underthemedian.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/underthemedian/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/underthemedian/ //ABOUT: We're Hope and Larry and we love practical frugality. We raised our four sons, debt-free, including paying cash for our home when our income was well under the national average. For tips on saving money, budgeting, paying off debt, and setting goals (while living with a spirit of joy and abundance), subscribe to us here on YouTube and visit us at our website and on social media. Information on Under the Median represents our opinions only. We are not medical doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, or investment professionals. All content found on Under the Median is intended for informational purposes only. Please be sure to exercise due diligence and always contact a professional with any questions you may have regarding any information you have seen or heard on our YouTube channel. Use caution when following instructions in this video. The creator and publisher of this video will not be held responsible for any adverse effects that may arise from the use of any method on this channel. //CONTACT: For all inquiries, please use this email: [email protected]

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