How To Live on Practically Nothing

  • April 14, 2008
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Living well doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. And cheap doesn’t have to look it.

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  • Very little!
How To Live on Practically Nothing: Find cheap lodging

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).

How To Live on Practically Nothing: Frequent thrift stores

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.

How To Live on Practically Nothing: Eat what's in season

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.

How To Live on Practically Nothing: Drink tap water

Step 4: Drink tap water

Drink mostly tap water. You’ll be richer and healthier.

How To Live on Practically Nothing: Forget the car

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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KatieL

please send me money

over 3 years ago by KatieL

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agoen

i like this video~

over 2 years ago by agoen

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Samo

Story of my life....*sigh*....story of my life

over 3 years ago by Samo

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ster211

never good

over 3 years ago by ster211

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juniorlee

like beans....at 00:54....lmao

over 3 years ago by juniorlee

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MissLBell425

The richest people I know ARE in fact the cheapest! haha

over 2 years ago by MissLBell425

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kpfingaz

Like how he has a high end laptop instead of a $499 Dell.

over 2 years ago by kpfingaz

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dogtide

great video. well done.

over 2 years ago by dogtide

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stevgitts

That's cool info. You can also post how to videos to www.how2answers.net

over 2 years ago by stevgitts

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maxmax

good advise, except the tab water one. They should recommend getting a filter

over 2 years ago by maxmax

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Lynn_Taylor

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

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Perry_Ligterink

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

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John_Temmelton

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

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gracienoodlestein

very true.

over 3 years ago by gracienoodlestein

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faugna

not much advice

over 2 years ago by faugna

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