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Things I do to live well below my means and build generational wealth

@hilaryestabrook

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Why it worked

The content resonates with a broad audience interested in financial literacy and frugal living by offering practical, relatable tips. The visual format breaks down complex financial concepts into easily digestible, shareable slides.

Summary

The creator shares a series of slides detailing their frugal lifestyle choices aimed at building generational wealth. These include driving an old car, avoiding streaming services, DIY beauty routines, buying in bulk, cooking at home, making coffee at home, receiving handmade jewelry, using products until depleted, shopping secondhand, working out at home, limiting purse and shoe purchases, and utilizing library and YouTube for entertainment and education.

Structure

1Introduction to living below means
2Frugal choices in transportation and entertainment
3DIY and home-based activities
4Smart shopping and consumption habits
5Secondhand sourcing for home and wardrobe
6Free or low-cost leisure and fitness

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Things I do to live well below my means and build generational wealth Driving the same paid off car for 10 years and I intend on driving it until the wheels fall off No streaming services, super box all the way I cut my own hair and do my own nails Buy in bulk Home cooked meals 99% of the time Coffee at home I don't buy jewelry. My mom is a metal clay artist and gifts it to me. Thanks mom! I don't buy new products until they are completely used up 98% my home & wardrobe is secondhand from yard sales, estate sales, swap shops, thrift stores, antique shops and FB marketplace. Workout at home for free with my treadmill and YouTube I don't overconsume on purses Or shoes (three pairs summer shoes, two pairs winter boots & a pair of sneakers) Check out books from the library, Free books from the swap shop & listen to free audiobooks on YouTube

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Let’s normalize living below our means, saving money, and building generational wealth instead of spending everything we have trying to look like we’ve made it. 💸✨ #generationalwealth #wealthbuilding #frugalliving #financialfreedom #moneymindset