How To Stop Spending Money For 30 Days
- November 20, 2009
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The Way It Is
Voice Over Artist
Marci Fine
Actor
Peter Coleman
Actor
Rick Vacchiano
Once you see how much you can save when you spend only on needs rather than wants, you may never go back to frivolous shopping.
You Will Need
- Discipline
- Free entertainment
- A bicycle
- Bartering skills
- Clean closets
- A computer with internet access (optional)
Step 1: Eat what you have
With the exception of fresh produce and dairy, try not to buy any food. Many of us have enough stuff in our refrigerator and cupboards to last more than a month. Not sure what to make out of your odds and ends? Type a few ingredients into a search engine along with the word “recipe” and you’re sure to come up with something.
Invite yourself to loved ones’ homes for dinner so you can stretch out your food supplies!
Step 2: Find free entertainment
Find free ways to entertain yourself: Call your local tourist office or chamber of commerce about events in your area; borrow books, movies, and your favorite magazines from the library; see if any local gyms offer trial memberships; hit a tasting at a wine store.
Step 3: Walk or bike everywhere
Walk or bike everywhere. Hitch a ride with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and relatives for anyplace that’s not within walking or biking distance.
Don’t have a bike? Look for one on web sites like freecycle.org.
Step 4: Barter your services
Barter your services whenever possible. Even if you don’t have any particular expertise, you can always trade your physical labor.
Step 5: Clean out your closets
Clean out your closets. You’ve probably forgotten half the stuff in there; rediscovering it can give you the same rush as buying something new. Plus, getting organized may discourage you from re-cluttering the place.
Step 6: Make some money!
Root around your home for items you no longer want that can be spruced up and re-sold. Even if you don’t make much money, it will help keep your mind off spending it!
At least 80 percent of the world’s 6 billion people lives on less than $10 a day.
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Comments (7)
I like the tips in general except for inviting yourself to other's houses for meals and using others to bum free rides. Other than that, everything else works good.
over 2 years ago by ablang
Some great tips here on being smarter about spending in the new year!
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over 2 years ago by setomorp
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about 1 year ago by Rupesh_Pawani
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about 1 year ago by Rupesh_Pawani
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about 1 year ago by Rupesh_Pawani
I always Do that!!! hehe
11 months ago by vecg
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