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Hand-picked video topics on budgeting, cheap cooking, side income, credit and saving on energy.
Sometimes it’s easier to learn by watching. Each item below opens a YouTube search for that topic, often with a well-known creator we think does a good job explaining it.
We don’t control YouTube content. As always, be skeptical of anyone promising fast riches, and skip videos that push you to buy courses.
Budgeting & Saving
▶How to make your first budgetTwo CentsSimple budgeting methods explained step by step.▶Budgeting on a low incomeThe Financial DietPractical ideas when there’s very little room in the budget.▶Personal finance basics explainedHumphrey YangClear, visual explanations of money fundamentals.▶Building an emergency fund from scratchCNBC Make ItHow to start saving when money is tight.▶Consumer tips to save moneyClark HowardLong-time consumer advocate on avoiding rip-offs and saving more.▶The 50/30/20 budget ruleA simple framework for splitting your income.▶No-spend challenge tipsHow to run a spending freeze without feeling deprived.
Cheap Cooking
▶Budget meal prep for the weekBudget BytesAffordable, tasty recipes with cost-conscious tips.▶Healthy plant-based meals on a budgetPick Up LimesSimple, nourishing, low-cost plant-based cooking.▶Cheap family mealsFrugal Fit MomFeeding a family on a tight grocery budget.▶Pantry staple recipesMeals from rice, beans, pasta and canned goods.▶How to stop wasting foodStorage and leftover tips that stretch your groceries.▶Grocery shopping on a budgetStore strategies, unit pricing and smart swaps.
Side Hustles & Work From Home
▶Realistic side hustles for beginnersCNBC Make ItHonest looks at side gigs and what they really pay.▶How to find legit remote jobsWhere to search and how to spot fake listings.▶Work-from-home scam warning signsCommon tricks scammers use in fake job offers.▶Starting freelancing with no experienceGetting your first clients on freelance platforms.▶Food delivery driver real costsWhy gas and wear matter when comparing gig apps.▶Resume tips that get interviewsUpdate your resume for today’s hiring systems.
Credit & Debt
▶How credit scores workTwo CentsWhat goes into your score and how to improve it.▶Debt snowball vs. avalancheHumphrey YangComparing the two most popular payoff methods.▶How to dispute credit report errorsDoing it yourself — free — step by step.▶Building credit from nothingThe Financial DietSecured cards, credit-builder loans and more.▶Dealing with debt collectorsWhat collectors can and can’t do.▶Credit card basicsCNBC Make ItAvoiding interest, fees and common mistakes.
Energy & Fuel
▶Cut your electric billSimple changes that can lower energy use at home.▶Weatherize your home cheaplySeal drafts and insulate on a budget.▶Save gas while drivingDriving habits that improve fuel economy.▶Is solar worth it?Balanced looks at costs, savings and pitfalls.▶Heat pumps explainedHow they work and when they can save money.