Summary: <br> <br> How to Save Money Like a Minimalist<br> <br> The minimalist lifestyle often centers itself around possessions. Yet how we spend our money – what we choose to buy and how long we must work to make purchases – matters, as the tenets of minimalism uniquely lend themselves to finances. Indeed, simplified money matters can reduce stress, contribute to savings goals, and increase free time.<br> On today’s show I speak with Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), <a href="https://amzn.to/2MO3AMn">author</a>, and fellow minimalist <a href="http://www.simplemoneypro.com">Dawn Starks</a>. Dawn offers both mindset shifts and action-oriented techniques that go beyond automatic bill pay as she inspires you and me to apply minimalist principles to our bank accounts.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [4:45] What a time-and-money balance looks like; plus why achieving such balance matters<br> [9:40] Why tidying your financial life starts with tidying your home<br> [16:15] How to trim your budget without sacrificing too much<br> [18:50] Beginner and intermediate strategies that simplify finances and save money<br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> – <a href="https://amzn.to/2UMNSWn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Your Money or Your Life</a> by Vicki Robin<br> – <a href="https://amzn.to/3eglLX6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up</a> by Marie Kondo<br> <br> Happy listening!<br> <br> * This week’s episode is sponsored by <a href="http://dalhaejewelry.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DalHae Jewelry</a>. Get 20% off and free shipping with code MAMAMINIMALISTS.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/108/">#108: 6 Minimalist Lifestyle Tips for Overarching Simplicity</a>.<br> * Learn more about this week’s eco-tip <a href="https://amzn.to/2B4BvxQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br>
