3766: 3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year by Jen Hayes on Frugality
Optimal Finance DailyNovember 11, 2026
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3766: 3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year by Jen Hayes on Frugality

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Episode 3766:

Jen Hayes shares three unconventional ways she and her husband are saving money while paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in three years on entry-level salaries. She explains why she gets her hair cut just once a year, why skipping dental insurance can cost less than paying the premiums, and how a complete spending ban on outings with friends led her to plenty of free fun.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/3-bizarre-ways-to-save-over-2000-year/

Quotes to ponder:

"I may not like the way my hair looks, but paying off my debt is way more important than having nice hair."

"You are not saving money with dental insurance if you only get one cleaning per year!"

"The problem is that we live in a society that teaches us that having fun requires spending money."

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