21 Of The Weirdest, Most Creative Ways Women Save On Discretionary Spending

Last week, I was absolutely gobsmacked to when I walked into my local sushi shop and discovered that a roll is now a whopping $5 (remember when they were $3, not that long ago?!). Australia's cost-of-living crisis is in full swing and it's clear that we're feeling the pressure on our bank accounts (and our lunches).

In times of financial stress, many experts preach cutting back on luxuries. No, you don't need three streaming accounts. Stop ordering takeaway food. Stop spending money full stop. But honestly? You can pry my Netflix account from my cold dead hands.

It is possible to cut back on spending without completely blacklisting your 'fun' expenses or sacrificing the things you love. Ahead, we've compiled some of the best, most creative, and downright weird ways to save a buck on discretionary spending when cash is tight, courtesy of Reddit.