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The Top 10 Reasons Every Frugal Person Needs Amazon Prime

I love getting the best deals I can, as often as I can. Being a frugal person means I’m always looking for ways to cut costs and save money. Sometimes, that takes a lot of time and work, though. Amazon Prime helps get the best deals, provide alternatives so you can cut costs other places, and save money all around. These are my top 10 reasons why every frugal person needs Amazon Prime. You can get a free 30 day trial of Amazon Prime here.

1. You can cut cable, but still watch great shows.

   I’m not a T.V. person at all, but every now and then we like to watch a show or movie. Especially in the winter months, when it gets dark at 5 p.m. and there’s not a whole lot to do. Every since we’ve been married, we haven’t had cable, and I don’t miss it one bit. With Amazon Prime, you can ditch cable if you haven’t already, and still enjoy popular movies and TV shows. You can watch on your TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone. For the price of a month of cable, you could pay for a whole year of Amazon Prime and get many more benefits.

2. You don’t have to pay for shipping.

   Because who likes to pay for shipping? Not frugal people! I love when I can get free shipping, and with Amazon Prime, you can even get free 2 day shipping! Sometimes, they will offer a credit for another purchase or Amazon purchase, if you choose slower shipping.

3. You can listen to unlimited music.

   With a Prime membership, you can stream over 2 million songs AD FREE. I love streaming music, but I so don’t love the ads. Anytime I’m working around the house or cooking dinner, I love to listen to music. You can listen to all kinds of music, without paying any extra fees. Entertainment is not something we budget for, so any extras like this are so nice!

4. Listen to audio books or podcasts when you’re driving.

   Listening to or reading inspirational stories really help me stay motivated and focused on my goals. I really try to learn something new every day, and this is a perfect way to do just that. Instead of listening to today’s top hits, and endless commercials, tune into a motivating podcast or intriguing audio book. I love that this is included in Amazon Prime!

5. Save money on gifts.

   Buying gifts can wreck your budget if you aren’t careful. With Amazon Prime, you have access to exclusive Prime Day deals and special deals. Did I mention free shipping? 🙂 I love to buy gifts ahead of time when I see a great deal, and hold them back until I need to gift them. If your family or work has a Dirty Santa event, shopping Amazon deals can help you get great deals on really nice gifts!

6. You can save money on household items.

   And honestly you could never leave your house if you didn’t want to! I love that Amazon offers “Subscribe and Save” options on household items. This means, you would “subscribe” to receive the item however often, and obviously save by doing so! This can be up to 20% off items! Then, the items will just ship (for free!) to your home. You won’t have to go to the grocery or Target as often, and you’ll avoid those in store impulse purchases. Win win!

7. Read free books.

   I’ve been reading a lot lately, and I probably don’t have to tell you, but…. books are expensive! With Amazon Prime, you can read Kindle books, magazines, books with Audible narration, children’s books and more, with no extra fees. So, you can read as much as your book worm heart desires! Another great thing is that each month, Prime members can download one of six editors’ picks before the official publication date. Talk about VIP! 😉

8. Discounted membership for college students.

   I remember all to well how expensive everything is when you are in college. Between textbooks, eating out because you don’t know how to cook, and not having a real job yet, money is more than a little tight. Amazon Prime offers 50% off memberships for college students and special deals. Get your discounted student free trial here.

9. You can choose to pay monthly or yearly.

   I love that this is an option, so if you just want to grab great deals around the holidays you can do so without paying for a whole year.

10. You can try Amazon Prime before you buy it.

    Ok, I saved the best reason for last! This is every frugal person’s dream. You can try Amazon Prime totally free for 30 days to see how you like it before you buy it. Just make sure to cancel before the membership starts and your card is charged.

Get your free 30 day trail of Amazon Prime here.

I think you will enjoy the free shipping, and all the extras that comes with it. You’ll save money on entertainment, everyday purchases, gifts, and more!

Frugal Tip:

I love using the Ibotta app and Swagbucks to earn Amazon gift cards.