EP274: From $1,200 to $400: How One Family Massively Cut Their Grocery Bill with Sarah Schweisthal
Today, I bring you my conversation with Sarah Schweisthal, the personal finance expert behind the popular TikTok account @YouNeedABudget, about her journey to drastically reduce her family's monthly grocery bill. With a starting point of $1,200, Sarah experimented with various strategies such as reducing food waste, cooking with ingredients on hand, and shopping at affordable stores like Aldi. Through trial and error, she was able to lower their grocery bill to just $400 per month. Sarah shares her top tips and insights on how you too can save money on your grocery bill without sacrificing nutrition or taste. Listen along for tips learn how to shop smarter and reduce your monthly expenses.
About Sarah
Sarah Schweisthal is a personal finance educator for YNAB, a money management app with a proven method that teaches Four Rules to help people change their relationship with money. Sarah is the personality behind the TikTok account @YNABOfficial, where her simple yet actionable money advice has attracted over half a million followers. As seen on CHEDDAR News, CBS News, Associated Press, and New York Post, Sarah is a personal finance changemaker whose expertise has helped hundreds of thousands of people gain confidence in their spending (and saving) habits. When she’s not going viral on social media for her grocery shopping tips or money saving challenges, Sarah spends time with her husband and two children as a family of traveling nomads exploring the country together in their RV home. Learn more about YNAB at www.YNAB.com and follow Sarah on TikTok @YNABOfficial and Instagram @YouNeedABudget.
Links Discussed in This Episode
Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
Podcast: Budget Nerds
Diane’s Resource: Easy No Bake Protein Balls
Connect with Sarah:
Website: https://www.ynab.com/
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