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Old 11-23-2006, 05:19 AM
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I consider myself pretty thrifty, but there is only so much I will do to save money. I still like to have my cafe mochas and I'll only turn the thermostat down so much in the winter because after all, my feet do get cold. Look at this though...it's off an article on how to save money:

sleep in airports, don’t buy a TV - watch YouTube, raise your own chickens, don’t eat (fast once in a while), shave less often, turn out the lights (save electricity) & meditate in the dark (reduce your stress levels)

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I know he's kidding, but what sort of things do you guys do to save money?
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Old 11-23-2006, 12:15 PM
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besides limiting my buying of snacks and desserts, i take the 8-minute walk from the tutorial center i work in to the road where i can take a jeepney ride. for the holidays, instead of buying all my presents for my loved ones, i am making some of them from scratch.
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Old 11-26-2006, 11:10 PM
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I know he's kidding, but what sort of things do you guys do to save money?
Shop sales. This is a hand me down from my very thrifty mother. It's hard for me to buy anything at the regular price any more. The only exception is food shopping, though I do try to stock up on specials and use coupons.
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Old 11-27-2006, 05:14 AM
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I don't mind shopping thrift. As long as you can find good clean clothes that are current, who cares if they've been worn once before? It's a HUGE savings.
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:37 PM
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I also consider my self as very thrifty. I hate spending it with no sense when I shop. Even my family, when they ask me for any amount it should be intended for their needs. I prioritize needs than our wants.
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Old 11-29-2006, 02:28 AM
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Where you shop also makes a difference, because some stores carry goods that substitute expensive goods but they are cheap. The other thing is what helps a saving drive is to cut out on the luxury items.

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Old 11-29-2006, 10:15 AM
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Some of them might sound funny but I guess things like saving on electricity is worth paying heed to and following...
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Old 02-13-2007, 10:52 PM
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I try to save money in small ways. I do go to thrift stores for certain things,and try not to waste my miney on alot of junk food. And I only buy things when they are on sale.
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:24 PM
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I carpool with my husband whenever possible to help save money on gas.
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Old 02-16-2007, 03:13 PM
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I tend not to spend unless i have to. That way i can save up, though i will at one point spend it all at once.
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