The Slow Buy Method Is Helping People Save Thousands in Just 6 Months

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve always been an impulsive spender. I’ve been keen to keep up with trends and new releases, often without thinking twice about the longevity of my purchases. And in an ever-evolving digital age, where I can click a TikTok shop link or an influencer ad and have the product at my doorstep in basically no time at all, clicking “add to cart” has become a mindless habit for me and so many people I know. This has led to overconsumption in our daily lives. We’re all left with things that we never really wanted or needed in the first place. Oh, and even worse—an empty bank account.

The wake-up call I needed came in the form of a TikTok video from Crystal of the @slowbuyclub. She shared how she stopped her shopaholic habits and turned her spending into savings using the Slow Buy Method. Using this method helped her save $3,000 in six months and cut her impulsive spending by 50-70 percent. Those numbers were enough to get me listening, learning, and writing down the steps of this saving process. So, if you also struggle with impulsive purchases, read on for everything you need to know about the Slow Buy Method and whether it really works long-term.

What is the Slow Buy Method?