28 min
Conscious Spending Sustainable Minimalists
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- Home & Garden
“I’m stuck between trying to spend as little money as possible while also buying sustainable, timeless items from eco-conscious companies (which often inherently cost more). Even though I’m buying fewer items and using my money more intentionally, I don’t find that I’m saving much. What tips do you have for conscious spending, i.e. spending less without sacrificing quality or values?”
Ethical items, quality garments and organic food, oh my: Because eco-friendly purchases are often more expensive than their conventional counterparts, eco-minimalism as a lifestyle can feel sometimes inaccessible to those of us on a budget.
Today’s show answers a listener’s question about the space where eco-friendliness and frugality diverge. I speak with Certified Financial Planner Gary Grewal about the fundamentals of conscious spending: Gary suggests 3 strategies for listeners who don’t feel as though they’re saving much money and offers tried-and-true ways to vote with our dollars (without going broke).
Here’s a preview:
[5:00] First things first: buying as your last resort
[8:00] How and why it’s important to “zoom out”, with thoughts on investing in health
[15:00] Impulse spending and derailed financial goals
[17:00] 5 items to rent instead of buy
[21:45] 5 free or low cost ways to spend time with others
[26:00] 5 ways to vote with your dollars
Resources mentioned:
* Turo car sharing marketplace
* Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways To Save, Earn, and Thrive To Retire Before 65
* Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube
* Want more episodes like this one? Check out #205: How To Right-Size Your Household Budget
* Thank you to Let’s Make Art for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 20% off your first order here (discount will be applied at checkout).
* Thank you also to Wild Planet Foods for sponsoring! Learn more about their sustainability vision here.
* Join our (free!) community here.
* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
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“I’m stuck between trying to spend as little money as possible while also buying sustainable, timeless items from eco-conscious companies (which often inherently cost more). Even though I’m buying fewer items and using my money more intentionally, I don’t find that I’m saving much. What tips do you have for conscious spending, i.e. spending less without sacrificing quality or values?”
Ethical items, quality garments and organic food, oh my: Because eco-friendly purchases are often more expensive than their conventional counterparts, eco-minimalism as a lifestyle can feel sometimes inaccessible to those of us on a budget.
Today’s show answers a listener’s question about the space where eco-friendliness and frugality diverge. I speak with Certified Financial Planner Gary Grewal about the fundamentals of conscious spending: Gary suggests 3 strategies for listeners who don’t feel as though they’re saving much money and offers tried-and-true ways to vote with our dollars (without going broke).
Here’s a preview:
[5:00] First things first: buying as your last resort
[8:00] How and why it’s important to “zoom out”, with thoughts on investing in health
[15:00] Impulse spending and derailed financial goals
[17:00] 5 items to rent instead of buy
[21:45] 5 free or low cost ways to spend time with others
[26:00] 5 ways to vote with your dollars
Resources mentioned:
* Turo car sharing marketplace
* Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways To Save, Earn, and Thrive To Retire Before 65
* Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube
* Want more episodes like this one? Check out #205: How To Right-Size Your Household Budget
* Thank you to Let’s Make Art for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 20% off your first order here (discount will be applied at checkout).
* Thank you also to Wild Planet Foods for sponsoring! Learn more about their sustainability vision here.
* Join our (free!) community here.
* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
28 min