Trying to pinch pennies?
Don’t restrict yourself to only the ideas you come up with. There’s a lot of value in connecting with others who can offer tips, hacks and practical suggestions. That’s why we launched the Savinly Community.
Another place overflowing with money-saving ideas is Reddit. If trimming expenses is your goal, take a look at these eight Reddit communities, called subreddits, that can help you save on groceries, travel, weddings and much more.
1. r/Frugal
More than 1 million users participate in the frugal living subreddit. You’ll find a broad array of conversations about cutting costs in daily life. Topics include lowering expenses for essentials like food and utilities, as well as nonessentials such as gadgets and vacations.
2. r/budgetfood
You can’t eliminate food from your spending, but there are plenty of ways to reduce that line item. Around 150,000 members of Reddit’s budget food community swap ideas on meal prepping, inexpensive recipes, grocery shopping strategies and more.
3. r/CordCutters
Tired of a $100-plus cable bill but uncertain about canceling? The cord cutters subreddit is the spot to ask about alternative TV services so you can pay less while still watching your favorite shows.
4. r/NoContract
We rely on our smartphones, but we don’t have to be tied to expensive phone contracts. Reddit’s no contract community is the place to learn about lower-cost phone plans that don’t require long-term commitments to a single carrier.
5. r/Shoestring
The shoestring subreddit is where budget travelers convene to exchange advice and ask questions about affordable travel. If you want cheap flights, low-cost lodging or suggestions for inexpensive activities at your destination, this community is a great resource.
6. r/BuyItForLife
Stretching your dollars isn’t always about buying the cheapest option. Sometimes it makes sense to invest more up front in a higher-quality item that will endure for many years. Reddit’s buy it for life forum is where people highlight durable purchases, offer reviews on product longevity and ask for tips on caring for items to avoid replacement costs.
7. r/Weddingsunder10k
Planning a wedding but want to avoid going into debt? The weddings under $10K subreddit is full of suggestions for tying the knot on a shoestring budget. Find ideas from other couples or request feedback on your plans.
8. r/MUAontheCheap
If you’re hoping to spend less on beauty products, check out the MUA on the cheap subreddit. It’s packed with alerts about sales and deals on popular makeup brands, nail polish, skincare and more.
Alex Harper is a senior writer at Savinly.
