New Year, New Money Saving Hacks to Improve Your Finances in 2025 (#49)

Did you know that 80% of gym memberships purchased in January go unused by February? Financial resolutions often face a similar fate – but they don't have to. In the latest episode of Pocket Change podcast, hosts Shea and Carrie celebrate the show's second anniversary by diving into practical ways to make your money goals stick in 2025.

The episode kicks off with a candid discussion about the top five New Year's resolutions people commonly abandon: fitness goals, quitting bad habits, learning new skills, dietary changes, and – you guessed it – saving money. The hosts then pivot to sharing actionable strategies for making financial resolutions that last, emphasizing the importance of starting small and setting realistic goals.

Highlights

1:13 - Top 5 New Year's resolutions people give up on

3:26 - Start small with your goals and resolutions

4:59 - Ways to save money and improve your finances in 2025

5:06 - Audit your subscriptions

5:59 - Gamify your savings

6:31 - Use your skills to earn more money

7:43 - No spend weekends

8:59 - Digital minimalism financial cleanse

10:36 - Ways to save on groceries

11:34 - Coffee fund investing hack

12:51 - Cashback/rewards optimization

13:50 - 30-day rule for impulse purchases

15:05 - Meal prep bulk cooking challenge

16:17 - Biggest money regret last year

15:59 - What would you do with your pocket change?

You won't want to miss this episode!

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