How are you surviving?

World - Car steering wheel,
United States
October 22, 2008 12:23pm CST
Since the economy is going way up in expenses. How are you coping with it. What changes have you had to make to be able to survive? Let me know, because my family are having a hard time and i'm not sure what to cut out. I've cut out already so much. We need some kind of sanity. What are your secrets and how well is it working for you?
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• United States
22 Oct 08
It can be very hard to cut back but you will be surprised how the little things make all the difference in the world. We took all the "extras" off our home phone, no more eating out except on special occations, and no more stopping just to get a drink (Sorry, Starbucks but I am the reason sales have been slow for you). I started riding my bike more and even took the city bus to the mall over the weekend. It was actually fun and would definately do it again. Be creative. Hang in there - you will make it through!
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• United States
22 Oct 08
The bike and bus sound like good ideas, but i have a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 year old that would be a pain to try and take on there. plus it's getting so cold out here in northern indiana that i don't want them outside too long.
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
22 Oct 08
You can find many topics here thru the search. It will give you more ides. I would try all the freebie sites. Those will help stretch your bugbet and dont cost any money at all. You can cut out junk food, and instant foods which cost more. Use coupons from the internet and the paper for grocery shopping.Make your own cleaning supplies with vinegar and baking soda and lemon.You may want to also do surveys. Hope this helps....survey information is also available thru the search here on my lot. Post and post and answer posts here, will increase your money. ADD the clip art and start disscussions! Happy my lotting!
• United States
22 Oct 08
Thankz, What free sites are you talking about?
• India
27 Oct 08
I know it is rather difficult with the economy i doldrums. it is a passing phase and soon th economy will improve as a result of th measures beign taken by th government. You must cut down on wasteful expenditure and try to economise on thngs which are not essential. make a list of allthe thigns that yo use. Thenprioritise the list and spend the meagre imcome on the high priority items. cut down the items which are lo in priority. Cut on your energy bill by cuting hte use of power.
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