How to spend less and save more

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  February 05, 2026 at 20:07  |  0:32  |  CNBC
Speakers
Sharon Epperson — Senior Personal Finance Correspondent

Summary

Sharon Epperson offers a brief personal finance tip on how to spend less and save more. She recommends planning purchases with a list, waiting a day or two to find better deals and assess whether an item is truly needed, and moving unspent money into savings. The segment closes with a promotion for the CNBC Money101 newsletter and contains no securities or investment recommendations.

  • Sharon Epperson gives personal finance advice on spending less and saving more.
  • Suggests planning spending by making a list before buying.
  • Advises waiting a day or two to find the best deals and test need versus want.
  • Recommends putting money not spent on discretionary items into savings.
  • Promotes the CNBC Money101 newsletter.
  • No specific securities, assets, or markets are discussed.
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