How To Live on Practically Nothing
- April 14, 2008
- 56,815 Views
Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Music
Kyle Hildenbrand
Voice Over Artist
Darcie Champagne
Living well doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. And cheap doesn’t have to look it.
You Will Need
- Very little!
Step 1: Find cheap lodging
Find a free or low-cost place to live. Search online for house-sitting positions both seasonal (such as for beach and ski houses) and full time (as a caretaker).
Step 2: Frequent thrift stores
Buy your clothes and furnishings at thrift stores. If you check them out frequently, you’ll find great stuff.
Keep an eye out for bargains with resale value, like kitchen appliances, that you can flip online after a little repair.
Step 3: Eat what's in season
Eat only what’s in season—it’s plentiful and cheap. Plan meals around what’s on sale, clip coupons, and use foods that give you more nutritional bang for your buck, like beans.
One week a month, forego grocery shopping and just focus on finishing what’s in your fridge and cupboards. You’ll be amazed how much this will save you.
Step 4: Drink tap water
Drink mostly tap water. You’ll be richer and healthier.
Step 5: Forget the car
Whenever possible, walk or bike to your destination. Get rid of your car if you can. Bonus: if you do this, you won’t need a gym membership.
Research shows that most millionaires live well below their means.
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Comments (15)
please send me money
over 3 years ago by KatieL
i like this video~
over 2 years ago by agoen
Story of my life....*sigh*....story of my life
over 3 years ago by Samo
never good
over 3 years ago by ster211
like beans....at 00:54....lmao
over 3 years ago by juniorlee
The richest people I know ARE in fact the cheapest! haha
over 2 years ago by MissLBell425
Like how he has a high end laptop instead of a $499 Dell.
over 2 years ago by kpfingaz
great video. well done.
over 2 years ago by dogtide
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over 2 years ago by stevgitts
good advise, except the tab water one. They should recommend getting a filter
over 2 years ago by maxmax
Saw this site as one of the best of 2008 - this video was a complete waste of time to watch..honestly..totally wasteful..
over 2 years ago by Lynn_Taylor
I am now saving monthly on groceries.. I volunteer 3x a week at our local soup and take home a loaf of bread and most of the leftovers.. I now combine trips in a very fuel efficient 41mpg city,53mpg on the freeway. I use the Amtrak service if/when I need to go to Portland. saves time money and congested freeway driving. My biggest issue is those who drive clunkers all over town getting free samples.. they burn 6 gallons of gas for a free taste treat... STUPID prevails!
9 months ago by Perry_Ligterink
Actually, here's a way to save money:
There is a cool website that is giving away
Unused Free Grocery Gift Cards.
http://FreeSmsOffer.com
They are all unused cards that the stores
need to get rid of.
Just fill in your info and the Gift Cards are emailed to you.
http://FreeSmsOffer.com
about 1 year ago by John_Temmelton
very true.
over 3 years ago by gracienoodlestein
not much advice
over 2 years ago by faugna
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