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07.31.2025 By Amy Miller, AFC

Clear It Out + Cash In

Meet David from Los Angeles: A dedicated saver with a seriously savvy weekend routine that helps him stay on track with his financial goals.

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Clear It Out + Cash In: David’s No-Spend Weekend That Sparked a Fresh New Attitude

Meet David from Los Angeles:  A dedicated saver with a seriously savvy weekend routine that helps him stay on track with his financial goals.

During Weekend 2 of our No-Spend Weekend Summer Challenge, we encouraged participants to “Clear It Out + Cash In”, a chance to declutter their space and either sell, donate, or repurpose unused items around the house.

For David, it wasn’t just about decluttering. It was about resetting, clearing his space and mind, finding joy in simple routines, and making the most of what he already had on hand.

“A weekend is to stay busy,” David shared. “Play a good song like ‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle, clean the house, wash clothes, cook for the week… it sounds like Cinderella,” he joked. “Then finally, watch a good movie on Netflix.”

While he might be modest about his routine, David’s weekend strategy is full of money-saving potential:

Cook ahead to avoid unnecessary spending.
Clean and organize to identify what you have before you shop.
Use coupons and promos from emails and local stores.
Stick to a healthy grocery plan that makes your body and budget happy.

David discovered America Saves at a resource fair hosted by Los Angeles Saves at a Public Library. After chatting with the LA Saves team and receiving mentoring on simple savings strategies, he committed to trying the No-Spend Challenge.

“I decided to take the challenge and apply it on the weekend as a short-term, achievable goal.”

Short-term wins like David’s help build momentum toward bigger savings goals, and we love to see it.

Want to join the challenge and reset your spending habits, too?
Take the America Saves Pledge and start with small steps, just like David.

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