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In reply to the discussion: How do you trim expenses? [View all]RILib
(862 posts)64. my library loans ebooks thru
a consortium that covers my entire state, so there are quite a few books. Some publisher are not part of that system.
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Well my first bit of advice is usually to tell folks to learn to cook, its MUCH cheaper
riderinthestorm
Feb 2013
#1
There are low cal/low carb breads. MUCH cheaper than what you are paying!
riderinthestorm
Feb 2013
#10
If the book and movie selection at your local library isn't great, remember that you can get pretty
kath
Feb 2013
#84
There's that $60 gym bill. Can you get a second, part-time job for a while? A roommate?
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#52
I think I still have mine. I didn't know it could be used for other things. But a regular pot will
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#53
Each month, set aside ten or twenty dollars to buy non-perishables at the grocery. Buy only....
agracie
Feb 2013
#29
Sounds like you are on the right track. I raised three kids on a teacher's salary, and ...
agracie
Feb 2013
#45
I don't know what equipment you like at the gym, however, $60/mo will buy a LOT of machine.
Gorp
Feb 2013
#31
You don't need any machines to exercise. While you get out of financial trouble...
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#54
On Mondays where I shop they scour the shelves looking for food that is about to "expire".
Grantuspeace
Feb 2013
#47
I get what you're saying about the payroll tax, but it real terms it was an pay cut.
alarimer
Feb 2013
#74
I don't like TX much, either. But I moved here yrs ago because it does have a good economy.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#76
What city do you live in? I'm in the south where prices are cheaper, so I find $300 per month
patricia92243
Feb 2013
#75
If you're spending more than you make, I see $160 that you can save each month right there.
harmonicon
Feb 2013
#91