Unexpected drop in income.. need hints, ideas, tips, etc. of ways to cut back.

1. Check cell phone usage... do we need/use that many minutes? Can we cut back on our plan?

2. Drop phone line down to one for work use only. Use cell phone for 100% of calls. Look into the possibility of this. Compare with cost savings of #1.

3. Start shopping at "Savers" for clothes.. great deals there!

4. Clip coupons... and don't lose them, use 'em!

5. Start biking/walking more and drive less... good for the pocketbook and the body!

... Your ideas???

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• Some ideas allie 21:27:59 8/22/2005 (0)
• Writing down your suggestions... all really good! Now to put them into action! New to this... thanks for ideas! 17:31:01 8/22/2005 (2)
  • If you have Excel I have a "workbook" that might help you keep track of spending. sm susan 18:23:12 8/22/2005 (1)
    • That's so generous of you, Susan! Thanks, we do have Excel... SM OP 21:15:52 8/22/2005 (0)
• keep track (sm) long time budgeter 14:19:06 8/22/2005 (0)
• more ideas...sm Pro-cutterbacker 12:01:02 8/22/2005 (0)
• Get rid of cable/satellite services. Spend about $20 on an antenna at wal-mart and use sm some of what helped us. 11:38:46 8/22/2005 (7)
  • Oh, AND - don't forget to save those gas receipts. sm Pro-cutterbacker 12:06:26 8/22/2005 (6)
    • Can you explain? sm don't understand 21:16:36 8/22/2005 (5)
      • My accountant says I can sm sublime 15:08:19 8/24/2005 (4)
        • Re: My accountant says I can sm christina macmillan 20:01:14 3/20/2008 (0)
        • Re: My accountant says I can sm Lynn D. 00:30:14 2/05/2008 (1)
          • Re: My accountant says I can sm Lynn D. 00:32:58 2/05/2008 (0)
        • Re: My accountant says I can sm baldevasia 15:46:57 11/29/2007 (0)

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