2:55 PM
Lots of us need to or should cut back on spending, but it can be
hard. We all want to live well after all, but spending and living well
do not necessarily go together. My friend Sue pours though money, yet
lives no better than I do. She always seems to pay full price, buy
things she never uses or throws away, and basically has no money sense. I
have just a bit of money sense, and live frugally yet regally. You cut
down on expenses and live like a King or Queen! Here are 5 tips to get
you started.
1)
Expensive coffees, teas, and other drinks. Make your own! I do, and
save money, especially in the office. And my coffee is cheaper and
better than at most coffee shops! Yes, I still occasionally go to my
favorite coffee shop. It's a great deal, when I want more than coffee.
For two dollars I get a cup of good Java and a place to sit for an hour
or two and work on my laptop or do paper work.
2) Pack your lunch. I bring my lunch to work most days. It's convenient, certainly healthy, and saves me time too overall.
3)
Learn to cook. There are plenty of great inexpensive meals you can
learn to cook. Even if you can cook, do you really know how to or do you
blindly follow directions and make boring food. Cooking should be fun
and save money.
4) Combine car trips. This is a no-brainer but
tough to do. The big tip here is to make lists. No more running out for a
last minute errand when I already know what I need to do and get in the
next few days and can logically combine trips. It's great for the
environment too.
5) Don't shop for fun! Buy what you want and
need, but not just things that catch your eye and that you may never
use. If you are a shopoholic, face it, you have mental disorder!
Fortunately it's not very serious, but get some support or help.
You
can spend less money and live better, without being a cheapskate too.
It's not hard if you try, and who doesn't want to live better?
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