# Frugal February Results: How I Saved $1,065 in One Month (And Turned It Into Long-Term Wealth)

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Podcast: [SugarMamma’s Fireplay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sugarmamma-s-fireplay-150082)
Published: 2026-03-01T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Every year I commit to Frugal February — and every year I learn something new. But this year was different. Coming off Christmas, school holidays and years of rising living costs, I genuinely believed there wasn’t much more fat to trim from our household budget. Luckily I was wrong. If you want me to help you find similar savings, here are the details to my Budget and Cashflow Academy - which includes a one-on-one appointment with me:  https://courses.sugarmamma.tv/Signup     In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, I share exactly: • Where I found savings • How I negotiated recurring bill reductions • Why calling my mortgage broker was one of the biggest wins • How small decisions added up to over $1,000 • The power of instantly transferring savings • And how those savings will now be invested into my $1,000 Project This episode is not about deprivation. It’s about awareness, strategy, systems and turning small savings into long-term wealth. 💰 My Frugal February Savings Breakdown Here’s exactly where the savings came from: 🔹 Utilities Negotiation • 16% off electricity • 11% off gas ≈ $90 per month ongoing savings 🔹 Mortgage Review & Refinancing After speaking with my mortgage broker, Adam McCabe , we identified a restructuring opportunity on one investment loan. ≈ $200 per month ongoing savings (in progress) Combined recurring savings: ≈ $290 per month 🔹 Loyalty & Smarter Spending • Rebel Sport loyalty discount: $15 • Used unused Yo-Chi vouchers: $60 • Drove instead of Uber: $20 • Cancelled daycare event allocation: $80 • Quiet weekend underspend: $50+ • Pantry & freezer deep dive: $80 Subtotal savings (excluding cleaning):…

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