Creative and Fun Ways to Save You Money with FinanceRox | 105

Creative Ways to Save Money Without Feeling Deprived with Roxanne Duckels of FinanceRox | 105Saving money doesn't have to feel like punishment. In this episode, Chris sits down with Roxanne Duckels, accountant, personal finance coach, and the woman behind FinanceRox, for a real, practical, and genuinely fun conversation about creative and resourceful ways to save more without losing your mind or your social life.Roxanne paid off $49,000 in debt and is on the path to financial independence by 39. She brings a unique perspective to saving: it's less about restriction and more about resourcefulness.In this episode you'll learn:What "purchase procrastination" is and why Roxanne's 30-day rule beats the impulse every timeHow to run no-spend challenges that actually work, including how to set custom rules so you don't feel like you're white-knuckling itThe "thrift first" strategy for buying almost anythingWhy building skills like sewing, drain snaking, and DIY repairs beats calling a proHow Buy Nothing groups and bartering can replace spending with communityThe two money-saving prompts Roxanne uses to find alternatives before buying anythingGrocery hacks including the reverse shopping list, end-of-day markdowns, and pantry shoppingThe truth about subscriptions, loyalty apps, cash back tools, and bulk buyingAnd why keeping an inventory of what you own might be the most underrated money habitThis one is packed. Horns up. 🤘Guest: Roxanne Duckels | FinanceRox YouTube: youtube.com/@financerox Website: financerox.comGiveaway: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to win a copy of The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom by Dr. Paris Woods.BONUS AI PROMPTS:how can I buy this for less or how can I get it for free?  how can I achieve the same outcome for less or for free?Contact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyHeavyMetalhttps://x.com/MoneyHeavyMetalhttps://www.instagram.com/chrislugerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetalmoneyemail: chris at heavymetal.moneyResources and Links:FinanceRox: financerox.comYouTube: youtube.com/@financeroxAmish Donuts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB8Nq45Cjf0Too Good To Go Apphttps://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-usMeta Viewpoints App (survey/passive income app)https://heavymetal.money/metaviewpoints/Buy Nothing Groups on FacebookThe Student's Guide to Financial Freedom by Dr. Paris WoodsPrimate https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33028778/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTerrible Mapshttps://www.facebook.com/TerribleMaps/Contact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_money/https://www.youtube.com/@heavymetalmoneyhttps://www.facebook.com/chrislugeremail: chris at heavymetal.money