Mar
20
Use less gas - save more money
March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Gas prices have risen to over $4.00 a gallon, it wasn’t that long ago a gallon of gas was just under three dollars. I don’t remember thinking that was a bargain.
I’m sure I won’t be making economic news when I say the price of gas is not going to go down anytime soon which makes spending twentyfive thousand plus on a hybrid look like a very good deal. Would you be interested if I told you how you could improve your gas mileage by almost 30% while spending very little cash and in some cases without buying anything? If so - read on.
Mar
20
Eat Twice for the Price of One
March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Fast food is fast, usually, but it is not always the best buy. Health concerns aside you can easily get just as much food for the same price in many medium and upscale restaurants. How you ask? Easy, most restaurants offer very large food portions, more than most of us can or should eat at one setting. Eat half of what is on your plate and take the rest home.
Or bring a friend. It is a common practice for many restaurants to offer an extra plate for a small fee, usually between one and five dollars. If you split the cost of the meal and tip you will both save. Or you could take advantage of “Buy One Get One Free” specials. An added bonus is you get to spend a relaxing evening with a friend. Living cheaply while living well is best shared with others.
Mar
20
How to keep household expenses down
March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Living cheaply begins where you live, in your home. It is very easy to buy things that we really don’t need. Before you buy anything ask yourself if you really need it. If you really need it can you make it? If you can make it will it cost you more than if you bought it? When you are calculating the cost of building an item include your time. And when you are calculating the cost of buying an item include the time it will take to purchase it.
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