Comments on: How do you spend less money?

By: bluebell

bluebell — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:22:59 +0000

Sounds like you are doing OK. Other ideas are:
Cut down water wastage – don’t leave tap running when brushing teeth. Same applies to shower.
Use timer for hot water immersion. Mine is set for one hour twice a day. I don’t need to have constant hot water during the hours I am out.
Cook several meals at once. It takes less power to reheat or microwave later.
See if you can delay your weekly shop by one day. In theory, by the 7th day, you should have a week’s spending money in hand.
Defer haircuts for an extra week or two, or grow hair long. Use face flannel to mop up excess water drops from body after shower, or from hair after washing. Towel stays almost dry, needs less laundering.
Dry laundry on clothes horse indoors or on clothesline in open air
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By: -Angel-

-Angel- — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:46:59 +0000

You do way more than anybody and sounds like you still live @ home im surprised at your efforts.Me well IDK i put like 5-10 a wk for gas i stretch grocery money through the month i only spend 300 a month for 3 people. I dont have much entertainment thats the park i only buy one present per child at christmas.sounds bad but they are much more greatfull and don't throw fits.I shop for what i can at dollar stores.I buy stuff on clearance. Thats just a few things
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By: rob

rob — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:31:59 +0000

lets see,i went 3mos. no electricity,3yrs no car,5yrs no cable.trying to save money.its not worth it everytime i find a way to cut cost the local gov.imposes a new tax, or utilities go up.elec.went up 20% last month.and we don't have public trans.in my erea.cant win for loosing
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By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:45:59 +0000

WOW. It looks like youve done everything possible!! I would say, if your in the shower, turn off the hot water when you dont need it. I also turn off the boiler when Im not using it. My family uses little heat, but thats because we wear warm clothes. lol I wear a really fuzz y warm robe, so you can try that if you want whenever your cold! good luck!! * I wouldnt stop eating less if your hungry. But yea, dont throw out your food either!
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By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:24:59 +0000

It's good that you're saving money but I don't think it's such a good idea to be cheating the system (sharing a Metro pass) or stealing (using somebody else's internet) is a good idea.
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By: topguntony

topguntony — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:06:59 +0000

Yor doing more than I am.
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By: kutekizzez13

kutekizzez13 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:59:59 +0000

by choosing wisely what your gonna buy and stuff. and turn the light off when you dont need it and other electricity stuff.
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