How to cut corners financially?
I am a single mother working full time trying to make ends meet but like alot of people I am having a very difficult time. I don’t know what else to do or where to cut- I don’t get my hair, nails or anything like that done, no gym memberships, no subscriptions to magazines, etc. We don’t eat out and I am buying cheaper laundry detergent now and buy all store brand things instead of name brand. I am canceling cable tomorrow but don’t have anything else that I believe I can cut. I need the internet as my children have to do things on it for homework projects. I am looking to pick up another job but most companies here are cutting hours because the economy is bad and I can’t leave my kids late at night by themselves. What else can I do?
I have some ideas and I appologize if Im throwing ideas that are unsound or impossible for you to live by or abide to.
Shop at discount food stores, for example Aldi’s, I dont know if you have any around you, but you can look it up on their website. The are cheap, like real cheap. A gallon of milk is $1.99, I know because I bought some today. Shop for clothing at Goodwill. They have name brand stuff, some with tags still on them, you just have to rummage through the racks. I know again.. because I buy my dress clothes for work their. I pay my bills over what I owe. Meaning, electric bill, if its $90 I pay $100, only because It will add up. Meaning one month you wont have to pay an electric bill. Switch to energy smart light bulbs, they cost more at first but will lower your electric alot. I know again cuz I do the same thing. But food in bulk, portion it meal wise and freeze the rest. Sometimes food stores will discount meat that will expire on that day. Buy it, its not tainted, if you are NOT going to use it the day you buy it, freeze it after portioning. It saves alot. Anyways.. im writing way too much so if you need more help or ideas email me.
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