10 Things I Stopped Buying in 2026 (Saved $1,500/month)

Hey Rich Friend! I stopped buying these 10 everyday things in 2026 and it's saving me over $1,500 every single month — without lowering my quality of life. None of these 10 expenses felt like a problem on their own — a candle here, a tip screen there. Then I did the math: cutting them now keeps over $1,500 in my pocket every month, and my home and routines are nicer for it. For each item, I break down the real yearly cost, the psychology that kept me buying, and the replacement that turned out to be an upgrade — plus what to do with every dollar you free up Drop a '💰' in the comments if you're ready to take control of your budget this year! 👉 Get your FREE templates here Financial goal setting template: https://obamoney.kit.com/financialtem... Monthly financial review template: https://obamoney.kit.com/financialreview 🏆 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:44 Plastic Items 04:00 Cheap Interior Decor 06:35 Salon Manicures 08:31 Fake Lashes 10:07 Cheap Makeup 13:34 Bottled Water 16:17 Candles 19:10 Synthetic Fabrics 21:41 Tipping When It Doesn't Make Sense 25:30 Hosting Items for One-Off Events 28:12 The Real Lesson: Grow Your Financial Margin ⏩ WATCH NEXT 9 Things I Stopped Buying to Save Money    • 9 Things I Stopped Buying to Save Money   Why Looking Poor is Important    • Why Looking Poor is Important   5 Greatest money lessons    • 5 GREATEST money lessons that changed my life   11 Tiny Daily Habits to Get Rich    • 11 Tiny Daily Habits To Get Rich   9 Poverty Mindsets Keeping You Poor    • 9 Poverty Mindsets Keeping You Poor   🔗 CONNECT WITH ME I’m a CFA Charter holder and ex-investment banker who spent over 7 years advising millionaires & billionaires on how to make, keep and grow their money. On this channel, I share strategies to help you build wealth ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect those of any organizations I may be affiliated with. This content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered tax, legal, or investment advice. The information presented does not take into account any specific investor’s objectives, risk tolerance, or financial situation and may not be appropriate for all individuals. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal, and past performance does not guarantee future results. You are encouraged to conduct your own research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions. I am not responsible for any losses incurred from reliance on this content. Opinions shared are personal, not recommendations, and are based on sources I believe to be reliable but cannot guarantee for accuracy or completeness. Information shared is subject to change without notice, and I am under no obligation to update it. #savemoney #frugalliving #personalfinance #stopbuying #moneytips