Tell your story. What do you do to save money? how has it made a difference for the better for you?

calendar August 29, 2008
money story
My Big Bear Ron asked:


I don’t buy CD’s anymore.
I don’t buy all the latest electronic gadgets.
I don’t buy magazines.
I don’t buy furniture to impress others, or to simply fill up my house.
I don’t buy extra food.
I never buy food from a convenience store.
I have the bare minimal landline phone service require to keep my internet running.
I don’t watch tv., so I don’t buy cable, and I’ve not bought any of those large TV’s.
I’ve paid off my CC’s, and have gotten new ones for better rates.

What’s your thing?

I could go on. The $$$$ savings really adds up, and I have plenty of $$$ on which to travel and do more things that truly contribute to my own happiness.

I’m not saying that anyone should do what I do. I’m simply asking (hoping to cultivate more idea sharing) on the matter of saving money, and I thank you, in advance, for your participation.
Do I miss any of the above things? Honestly, nah! Actually, I feel freer than ever.

By admin in Personal Finance

5 Responses to “Tell your story. What do you do to save money? how has it made a difference for the better for you?”

  1. mlg_mexico Says:
    August 30th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    You shouldn’t give up so many things to save money. But in my experience. I started saving when I was 18 now I’m 26 and I have a pretty descent amount of money. The key to succesfull saving is to have a long term approach. Invest your saving wisely in stocks.

  2. Sam Says:
    August 31st, 2008 at 3:59 am

    I wouldn’t know I never have money.

  3. kmcpmgoodson Says:
    September 1st, 2008 at 3:15 am

    I enroll in everything that I can at work to save money. 401K, stock purchase, bond purchase. I tend to not miss it as much if it comes right out of my check.

  4. trade_info Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    I have always lived within my means. Never spend more than I make.

    Retired in mid 40’s and am very content. I did not have to give up any of what you have. Can’t live without new CD’s….

  5. aliithnasheri Says:
    September 6th, 2008 at 1:06 am

    I don’t smoke cigarettes, or get high anymore. I make one jumbo pot of food that’ll last me throughout the week. I do all my laundry by hand, Keep everything except my refrigerator unplugged, Ride my bicycle everywhere I go no matter what the weather is like,bring my own food when I go to the movies which is only once a year on my birthday,and will wear a pair of jeans until the clothes salesperson buys me a new pair.

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