In times like these, it's time to save.
Who could set an example better than the frugal people from Swabia?
Here are a few inspirations and clichés on how to save money.
"I wouldn't give anything": If anyone in the country can really save money, then it's the Swabians.
In order to do justice to the cliché and to learn something useful from them in everyday life, here are a few simple tips, passed down orally or in writing by - who else - real Swabians.
Of course, other bargain hunters can also find themselves here, or be inspired by the Swabian frugality.
Have fun with Cleverle's clever savings ideas, which you shouldn't read without a wink.
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The Swabians are particularly good at giving up, they say.
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Save like the Swabians - seven tips for savers
1. Don't eat cornflakes with a spoon but with a fork...
... guaranteed to save a lot of milk.
2. Do not frank letters and enter the recipient as the sender ...
... is equal to a free "return to recipient".
3. Always use tea bags twice...
... if you don't wait too long, you can do it a third time.
4. Drink Swabian spritzer ...
... half a glass of sparkling water and half a glass of tap water.
Nine mistakes that will cost you a lot of money on your tax return
Nine mistakes that will cost you a lot of money on your tax return
5. Sleep in as long as possible...
... so that you can save on breakfast.
6. Keep diluting liquid soap...
... with water.
7. Shower less...
... because Winfried Kretschmann already advised: "Even the washcloth is a useful invention."
You also want to eat cheaply like the Swabians?
Three classics
When it comes to food, the Swabians know what is particularly cheap and still tastes delicious.
Find out here why Swabian Maultaschen are also known as Herrgottbescheißerle, how you can quickly prepare a couple of Käsespätzle in the pan, and how you can bake a Swabian pizza with just five ingredients.
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