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Mr. Wizard · 11-11-2023, 04:13 AM

Everything is so damn expensive that I don’t know how anyone is making ends meet. I just won some money and paid off all credit cards and two vehicles so that helped but I made enchiladas tonight and it cost 22.00! You can’t make a trip to sams without dropping several hundred. Eating out, OMG ! Anyways how do you guys/gals save money on life ?
What are your hacks?

MarkDavis'Haircut · 11-11-2023, 04:41 AM

I sell imaginary timeshares in Belize to suckers.

**ptlyon** · 11-11-2023, 06:00 AM

Save money? Last time I checked, caskets don't have any pockets

Jewish Rabbi · 11-11-2023, 06:05 AM

Spend less than $100 on lunches

FlaChief58 · 11-11-2023, 06:13 AM

2 for 1 groupon at whores are us

**LoneWolf** · 11-11-2023, 06:23 AM

I spend less than I earn each month and put the difference into retirement accounts or a savings account. It’s not rocket science.

big nasty kcnut · 11-11-2023, 06:25 AM

8 dollar hair cuts coupons, dollar store shopping for drinks, get cheap internet deals use sling and antenna to watch shows. Also use my free paramount + Also use temu to get stuff cheap.

Rainbarrel · 11-11-2023, 06:43 AM

Collect rainwater. For pretty half dressed girls to wash cars with. What more you need

**loochy** · 11-11-2023, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by big nasty kcnut

8 dollar hair cuts coupons, dollar store shopping for drinks, get cheap internet deals use sling and antenna to watch shows. Also use my free paramount + Also use temu to get stuff cheap.

Yes! If you drink energy drinks, dollar tree has them for $1.25!! The cans are smaller but they still have the same total amount of caffeine

SHOWTIME · 11-11-2023, 07:35 AM

If you are making a lot of money and are living paycheck to paycheck, it means your expenses are too high and you need to cut down.

If you are not making a lot of money and are living paycheck to paycheck, I feel for you. Find a way to generate passive income or start a side hustle. There are plenty of ideas on Youtube, etc.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 11-11-2023, 07:54 AM

I quit drinking 3 months ago, the wife quit smoking back in February, $500 a month right there.

Now I'm alternate day fasting .The wife is bed ridden so I only feed her when she starts to get too skinny. $1000 right there

DJay23 · 11-11-2023, 08:02 AM

I went through a divorce 10 years ago. I was left to pay the bills of 2 salaries with 1 salary. I taught myself the exquisite art of budgeting. I was forced to be very disciplined with my spending. I have held on to this tradition ever since, even though I've long since gotten out from under the shadow potential financial ruin.

Disciplined budgeting. I know where every single penny I make goes during every pay period. The price increases in gas and food have only very slightly changed how much I spend and how much I save.

Oh, and I don't pay for anything on credit. The only debt I currently owe is my mortgage. The next vehicle i buy will be payed for in cash and trade.

Garcia Bronco · 11-11-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard

Everything is so damn expensive that I don’t know how anyone is making ends meet. I just won some money and paid off all credit cards and two vehicles so that helped but I made enchiladas tonight and it cost 22.00! You can’t make a trip to sams without dropping several hundred. Eating out, OMG ! Anyways how do you guys/gals save money on life ?

Really it's stopping all discretionary spending, and making friends.

Garcia Bronco · 11-11-2023, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

I went through a divorce 10 years ago. I was left to pay the bills of 2 salaries with 1 salary. I taught myself the exquisite art of budgeting. I was forced to be very disciplined with my spending. I have held on to this tradition ever since, even though I've long since gotten out from under the shadow potential financial ruin.

Disciplined budgeting. I know where every single penny I make goes during every pay period. The price increases in gas and food have only very slightly changed how much I spend and how much I save.

Oh, and I don't pay for anything on credit. The only debt I currently owe is my mortgage. The next vehicle i buy will be payed for in cash and trade.

I don't maintain a specific budget but I'm doing a lot of these things especially those last sentences. Don't buy things before you have the cash unless you have to.

ThaVirus · 11-11-2023, 08:23 AM

I’m generally a minimalist so it comes natural to me to save.

I’ve found that it’s best to spend money on things you like/love in moderation and slash the budget mercilessly on anything you can live without. There have been times in my life where I didn’t have cable, a video game system, or even internet (it’s been a long time since those days of not having internet, though, I’ll admit lol).

Personally, I’ve saved the most money by cutting my own hair, not being a fashionista (at any point in time I might have four or five pairs of shoes, all with a different function), not eating out frequently/packing lunches, not drinking at bars/clubs with insane markup, and driving an older vehicle.

I work with people right now who complain about money and every day, without fail, they take their ass out to Firehouse Subs, Panera, etc. for lunch. Those same people often come in with a coffee from Dunkin or get Starbucks DoorDashed. Like, dude, you just spent $40 on food and drink when you could have brought a coffee from home and packed a pb&j for a total of like $3.

I guess just little shit like that..

11-11-2023, 04:13 AM
Mr. Wizard "I'm with you fellers" Mr. Wizard's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2008	How do you save money? Everything is so damn expensive that I don’t know how anyone is making ends meet. I just won some money and paid off all credit cards and two vehicles so that helped but I made enchiladas tonight and it cost 22.00! You can’t make a trip to sams without dropping several hundred. Eating out, OMG ! Anyways how do you guys/gals save money on life ? What are your hacks? Last edited by Mr. Wizard; 11-11-2023 at 09:03 AM..
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11-11-2023, 07:54 AM	#11
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Hog's Gone Fishin's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2001	I quit drinking 3 months ago, the wife quit smoking back in February, $500 a month right there. Now I'm alternate day fasting .The wife is bed ridden so I only feed her when she starts to get too skinny. $1000 right there
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11-11-2023, 08:02 AM	#12
DJay23 Rock Chalk Jayhawk DJay23's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA	I went through a divorce 10 years ago. I was left to pay the bills of 2 salaries with 1 salary. I taught myself the exquisite art of budgeting. I was forced to be very disciplined with my spending. I have held on to this tradition ever since, even though I've long since gotten out from under the shadow potential financial ruin. Disciplined budgeting. I know where every single penny I make goes during every pay period. The price increases in gas and food have only very slightly changed how much I spend and how much I save. Oh, and I don't pay for anything on credit. The only debt I currently owe is my mortgage. The next vehicle i buy will be payed for in cash and trade.
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11-11-2023, 08:23 AM	#15
ThaVirus Settle this once and forever ThaVirus's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2007	I’m generally a minimalist so it comes natural to me to save. I’ve found that it’s best to spend money on things you like/love in moderation and slash the budget mercilessly on anything you can live without. There have been times in my life where I didn’t have cable, a video game system, or even internet (it’s been a long time since those days of not having internet, though, I’ll admit lol). Personally, I’ve saved the most money by cutting my own hair, not being a fashionista (at any point in time I might have four or five pairs of shoes, all with a different function), not eating out frequently/packing lunches, not drinking at bars/clubs with insane markup, and driving an older vehicle. I work with people right now who complain about money and every day, without fail, they take their ass out to Firehouse Subs, Panera, etc. for lunch. Those same people often come in with a coffee from Dunkin or get Starbucks DoorDashed. Like, dude, you just spent $40 on food and drink when you could have brought a coffee from home and packed a pb&j for a total of like $3. I guess just little shit like that..
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