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Whats your method of 'cutting back' and saving money?

By -- CT -- Asked Apr 7 2009 7:14AM
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by Dezimae is on cloud 9 on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:16 am Permalink

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eating at home more, not going out as often, not going on drives to random places if its not needed, carpooling with people who live close, finding free or cheap things to entertain you
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 07:37 AM
Great answer..thanks ;D

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by Jimmy on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:16 am Permalink

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i make less trips to the store and only buy things i really need
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 07:37 AM
Good plan..thanks :D

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by English Gal is back. on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:18 am Permalink

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Not spending so much on shoes and clothes lol
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 08:28 AM
Its normally bags for me..ha!! mind you and shoes :D
Thanks justme..thats always my excuse!!
Avatar English Gal is back. Apr, 07 2009 at 08:31 AM
mine too lol
Avatar justme Apr, 07 2009 at 09:06 AM
you can save a lot at sales!

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by marsha in n.s. on Apr 7, 2009 at 11:34 am Permalink

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Well, I have saved quite a bit of money by using my cell phone as a home phone. I was paying $45 a month for a home phone and now only pay $25 a month for my cell phone a savings of $45 a month.I get my internet through the cable company therefore I get about 25 free channels eliminating a bill for cable tv. I use coupons at the grocery store whenever possible and buy family packs as they are often cheaper I usually buy most of my clothes at the second hand stores. My family rents a cottage for a week in the summer and splits the cost of the cottage.We also used airmile points and converted them to grocery coupons to buy food while at the cottage. So a week at a cottage with a pool, canoes, etc cost me about $200 a week, all meals included. Not too shabby!
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 13 2009 at 01:53 PM
great..thanks :D
Avatar marsha in n.s. Apr, 13 2009 at 06:48 PM
My pleasure!

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by anddeb on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:22 am Permalink

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Sitting home constantly and buying the bare things needed.
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 07:38 AM
Thanks that should work :D

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by - lil lady - added photos iuhuu on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:19 am Permalink

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Staying in, and opting for quiter nights rather than all out partying.
Being more flexible when it comes to clothing, I try to mix and match my clothing items, rather then always buying new clothes, which usually end up unworn with all the other stuff in my wardrobe.
I m still a student, an I have to save money, or else I'd be skint all the time! bleh!
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 07:59 AM
Of course..I wish you luck..what is it your studying?
Avatar - lil lady - added photos iuhuu Apr, 07 2009 at 10:11 AM
I m reading for a degree in psychology! One year left :) Do you work or study?
Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 10:43 AM
Oh great..yes I work at a college..I studied psychology on my degree, but mine was health and sport related!
Very interesting area psychology :D

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by justme on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:36 am Permalink

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less processed foods and cooking more
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Avatar justme Apr, 07 2009 at 08:25 AM
true enough... and oh, the fresh strawberries with cream!!!
Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 13 2009 at 01:53 PM
Good plan..thanks :D
Avatar justme May, 18 2009 at 10:12 AM
yes indeed!

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by ANNONYMOUS on Apr 7, 2009 at 7:17 am Permalink

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I got rid of my GF therefore I won't have to pay her mortgage & bills !!!
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 07 2009 at 07:39 AM
Oops someone dr...don't know why when your being honest..thanks :D
Avatar ANNONYMOUS Apr, 07 2009 at 07:44 AM
No worries,it must be some tight @$$ loser who somehow believes
they are getting back at us!!
Avatar Bacchus...lives Apr, 07 2009 at 10:49 PM
Ha! Why didn't I think of that?! ;)

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by Ashlovessam on May 17, 2009 at 6:07 pm Permalink

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I allocate myself a certain amount per week, then i bank the rest.

Sometimes i splurge though :D
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Avatar -- CT -- May, 18 2009 at 08:55 AM
thanks :D
Avatar Ashlovessam May, 18 2009 at 07:53 PM
no problem

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by Ditto on Apr 7, 2009 at 11:11 am Permalink

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Just making more prudent purchases. Fortunately my pay has been very stable. I don't get a couple weeks off for Easter like some people do though...
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Avatar -- CT -- Apr, 08 2009 at 11:58 AM
Ha!!! ok.ok..thanks :D


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