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What are you doing to save money?

Asked by skabeep (927points) October 15th, 2008 from iPhone

so we all are surely feeling the effects of the screwed economy right now. What are you doing to make your money stretch?

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deaddolly's avatar

not eating out as much.

jvgr's avatar

Same as I’ve always done:
Know the difference between need and want
Only buy things you need, with the occasional want.
Buy for value (quality/$)
Only drive when you can do many things in the same outing.
Learn to Ridge Ride & keep tires about 5 lbs over inflated.
Learn to cook in a manner such that you can take advantage of lesser cuts of meat.
Turn down thermostats and dress to keep warm.
Cut open used envelopes and you will have a supply of paper for notes, lists, etc.

Judi's avatar

Not traveling as much

hollywoodduck's avatar

I love coupons, last week I got free toothpaste, this week I got free paper towels!

DrasticDreamer's avatar

I’m only spending money on things that I need. I pay my bills and whatever is left after that goes straight to my savings.

zachs08's avatar

I dont really save but any adults should follow ivgr 100%, everything he says is great.

FiRE_MaN's avatar

i check payphones for change… and pick up change even if its just a penny lol it adds up after a while. but thats not saving money thats.. making money i assume?

shadow1716's avatar

Walk/ride the bike to place close by.

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