TommyBryson

TommyBryson

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23:20

11 Things That Aren’t Worth the Money Anymore

17K views · 3w ago · 23:20

Some purchases cost more while giving you less of what you wanted. I share what I’ve stopped buying or now think twice about, from new cars and streaming subscriptions to restaurant meals, expensive weddings, coffee runs, and extended warranties. These are my experiences and alternatives, including the purchases that can still be worth it in the right situation.

Topics: Why some purchases feel worse now · Phones · New vehicles · Streaming subscriptions · Video game consoles · Eating out

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22:37

10 Skills I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

3K views · 1mo ago · 22:37

After nearly 18 years in school, I had to learn some of my most useful skills on my own. From repairing my truck and fixing a plumbing leak to cooking, managing money, and growing food, these are ten skills that have helped me save money and live more independently. Which skill would you add?

Topics: What I wish school had taught me · Basic car repair · Cooking for yourself · Fixing basic plumbing · Building things yourself · Communicating effectively

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13:24

The Worst Financial Decisions I Ever Made

3.6K views · 1mo ago · 13:24

I studied accounting, became financially free young, and still made purchases I would handle differently today. I break down how a $10,000 tractor led to more vehicle costs, what I learned from renovating my first house in Puerto Rico, and why I would plan our wedding differently. Some choices were worthwhile; the lesson is to count the full cost before making them.

Topics: I still make money mistakes · The $10,000 tractor purchase · How one purchase led to another · My first house in Puerto Rico · Selling the house and holding the cash · What I regret about our wedding

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14:48

How My Family Lives on $1,360 a Month

3.5K views · 1mo ago · 14:48

How does my family live on $1,360 a month? In this video, I share how we keep our living expenses low on our 35-acre Oklahoma homestead—from driving a paid-for truck and simplifying our wardrobe to cooking at home, buying food in bulk, and owning our house without a mortgage.

Topics: How we live on $1,360 a month · Why I drive a 22-year-old truck · The closet that changed my spending · How we approach food · Why we buy in bulk · Buying our home in cash

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18:11

I Turned 8 Free Facebook Roosters Into Food

3.3K views · 1mo ago · 18:11

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Topics: Why People Give Roosters Away · Training for Our Bigger Homestead Goal · Everything We Built for Processing Day · The Most Difficult Part Begins · The Reality of Producing Your Own Food · Why We Decided to Save One Rooster

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10:37

Why Buying a Used Pick Up Truck is a Genius idea?

11K views · 2mo ago · 10:37

Buying a used pickup truck instead of a brand-new one could save you tens of thousands of dollars. I bought this 2004 Ford F-250 diesel for just $8,000, and I break down the real cost, repairs, depreciation, features, and why an old truck may actually be the smarter financial decision.

Topics: Why I Refused the New Truck · The Price Makes No Sense · But It's 20+ Years Old... · Does This Thing Even Run? · The 195,000-Mile Problem · Everything Wrong With It

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12:06

How I Made "Unlimited" Dog Food for $0

1.5K views · 2mo ago · 12:06

I'm experimenting with raising rabbits as a sustainable source of homemade dog food for my three working dogs instead of relying entirely on expensive chicken and commercial kibble. I'll show you my free-range rabbit colony, how quickly they reproduce, what they eat, the problems I've encountered, and whether this could actually become an almost unlimited source of dog food.

Topics: My Plan for Unlimited Dog Food · This Is Where It Comes From · Why I Chose Rabbits · The Math Gets Crazy · Nothing Goes to Waste · But There's One Hard Part...

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14:05

What People Don’t Tell You About Homesteading

2.4K views · 2mo ago · 14:05

Thinking about moving to the country, buying land, or starting a homestead? Before you jump in, there are hidden costs, risks, and daily realities that most people never talk about. In this video, I break down the financial and practical truths of rural living—from unexpected vehicle maintenance and protecting your assets against catastrophic loss to automating livestock care and navigating long distances.

Topics: The Country Living Fantasy vs. Reality · The Hidden Vehicle Maintenance Costs Nobody Prepares You For · How Fire Risk and Property Management Threaten Your Investment · The Animal Trap: Automation Secrets to Stay Free · Distance & Supply Management: Why Convenience Is Gone · DIY vs. Hiring Out: The Master Skill of Country Self-Reliance

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17:20

My Biggest investment of the Year ( Investing in Food)

5.8K views · 3mo ago · 17:20

Why are we investing $3,500 into physical food storage instead of traditional stock market assets? In this video, we break down the exact mathematical framework behind spending our annual food budget in bulk to beat inflation, eliminate unnecessary grocery trips, and secure real-world asset stability.

Topics: The $3,500 Trade: Paper Stocks vs. Real Assets · The 2-Appliance Strategy That Beats Grocery Stores · The Hidden "Overhead Cost" Most People Ignore · Our Emergency Protein Backup Plan · Why Standard Pantry Storage Fails · The Uncomfortable Math Behind Rising Food Prices

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17:01

I Bought These 3 Vehicles For $25,000 (Instead of 1 New Car)

12K views · 3mo ago · 17:01

Is it possible to secure a reliable family SUV, a heavy-duty work truck, and a cash-flowing utility asset for less than half the price of a single new car? In this video, I break down the exact math behind how my family built a multi-vehicle ecosystem for just $25,000 in cash.

Topics: Vehicle 1: Our "Old Reliable" Family SUV Breakdown · Premium Touring Luxury on a Depreciated Budget · Essential Hidden Features of a Family Hauler · The Golden Rules for Safely Buying Used · Vehicle 2: Upgrading to Heavy Utility Commercial Power · Critical Checklist Before Buying a Used Diesel Engine

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10:34

Why I Sold my Stocks and Bought a Farm

3.3K views · 3mo ago · 10:34

What if the standard advice to put your money in a 401k and trust the stock market is missing the bigger picture? As an accountant, I finally sat down to run the real numbers on paper wealth vs. tangible assets—and the math shocked me. In this video, I break down why I sold my stock portfolio to buy a 35-acre farm, how inflation and market volatility silently destroy your retirement gains, and why owning land that produces food is the ultimate financial safety net.

Topics: My 10-Year Journey with the Stock Market · The Hidden Math · The Danger Nobody Talks About · Why I Chose a Farm Instead of Paper Wealth · Real Tangible Returns: Food & Freedom · How You Can Invest in Food

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11:58

Is Living in the Country Actually Cheaper? (The Hidden Cost)

4.9K views · 4mo ago · 11:58

Is living in the country actually cheaper than the city, or is it a hidden money pit? After selling my stocks to buy a 35-acre farm, I received a detailed YouTube comment breaking down the rising hidden costs of rural life—from winter chicken feed and predator management to expensive plumbing repairs and long commutes. Drawing on over a decade of personal finance experience and my background growing up in the Bronx, I analyze the real math of City vs. Country living.

Topics: The Chicken Problem · Snake Attack · Cost to Feed Chicken · The Plumber's $350 Quote vs. Sweat Equity · City vs Country · No Traffic

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12:02

Why Owning Land is Easier than you think

10K views · 4mo ago · 12:02

Is owning land and running a farm actually as expensive and exhausting as everyone says? After selling my stocks and moving to a 35-acre homestead, I wanted to break down the real numbers and financial truths behind lifestyle design, low-overhead assets, and escaping the 9-5 grind.

Topics: The "Hard Work" Myth of Owning Land · A Tale of Two Homesteads: Efficiency vs. Enslavement · The Real Cost of Raw Land · The Asset Math: Yields & ROI Potential · The True Expense of Feeding Livestock · The Most Expensive Mistake of Modern Life

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9:33

I Quit the Stock Market to Become a Chicken Farmer

3.5K views · 4mo ago · 9:33

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Topics: Why I Quit the Stock Market for a 35-Acre Farm · The Real Cost of Buying Chicken & Eggs · Why We Avoid Factory-Farmed Cornish Cross · The Financial Breakdown: How Much Do We Actually Save? · Our Secret Plan to Never Buy Chicks Again (Incubator Setup) · The Business Strategy: 3 Homesteading Models

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11:31

I Sold my Stocks and Bought a Farm

32K views · 4mo ago · 11:31

After a decade of investing, I made the radical decision to sell my stock portfolio and buy a 35-acre farm in the country. In this video, I give you a realistic look at our normal 3-bedroom house, unpack the exact monthly math behind our low-cost living strategy, and break down our 4-step plan to turn this land into a self-sustaining asset using chickens, cattle, fish ponds, and a garden.

Topics: Why I Sold My Stocks for a 35-Acre Farm · The Real, No-Hype House Tour Details · How Big is 35 Acres? (Visualizing the Size) · The Math: How This Decision Makes Financial Sense · Why no More Stock Market · Project 1

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