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What "frugal" tricks have you found to just not be worth it, either in time or money? (self.frugal)

submitted 9 months ago by IonAddis to c/frugal

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I've noticed sometimes that there's some half-baked videos or blogs or whatever that purport this or that frugal trick, but if you look at the time or math, it's not actually frugal for you.

What are some examples of that you've come across? The things that "aren't worth it"?

For me it's couponing. (Although I haven't heard people talk about it recently--has it fallen out of "style", or have businesses caught up to the loopholes folks used to exploit?)

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[–] Redditgee 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Probably not frugal, but instant pot changed my life, in regards to soaking beans. What a time/effort saver.

[–] drphungky 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Can you share your technique? I have a giant bag of black beans and I always reach for a can instead because it's such a hassle.

[–] Redditgee 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Pour em in the pot, fill with water about an inch over the top of the beans. 40 mins, and pull em, or 30 mins with 15 min natural release (recommended, but I almost never do it).

[–] drphungky 2 points 9 months ago

That sounds very easy. I'll give it a try, thanks!