80. How to eat cheaply on your path to FIRE
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Hayden and Dave discuss how to reduce food spending on the path to financial independence.
What if one of the biggest leaks in your budget is sitting in your fridge? In this episode, Hayden and Dave get honest about how much they're actually spending on food right now, and running through some hacks to eat on more of a budget on your path to FIRE. The gap between a $15 and $25 daily food spend might not feel like much. But compounded over 20 years, that difference could be huge. They cover: 👉 How much each host is actually spending on food right now (one answer is going to raise some eyebrows) 👉 The slow creep of "brand drift" and food waste that inflates your grocery bill 👉 Why skipping breakfast might be the easiest budget and health hack you're not using 👉 Cheap protein swaps, bulk cooking and home brand experiments worth trying 👉 Whether it's worth shopping online 👉 How to tell if your food spending actually reflects your values Whether you're deep into your FIRE journey or just starting to question where your money goes each week, this episode will make you look at your next supermarket run a little differently. Happy EOFY from pearler! Sign up in July using the code AUSSIEFIRE for 12 months worth of free trades 💸 And for existing customers, sign up to a…
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