Who knew that saving money in a time of recession would become almost a fashionable way to live and a trendy new idea? A recent article in the L.A. Times talks about people who are doing just that. People across the U.S. are becoming extra thrifty in this time of lost jobs, failing economy, and declining stock market, but there are ways many have found to fight the recession while being cool and trend forward. Here are a few ways to cut back and save money from those who have been living with shallower pockets:
1. Check-out movies from a local library instead of renting them from the store or online sites.
2. If you have the space in your yard, grow your own fruits and vegetables. Not only is this a way to save money, but kids often enjoy helping out and it's a great habit to start when children are young.
3. Cut down on spending on credit cards, hair cuts, magazine subscriptions, fancy coffee drinks, and eating out.
4. Use free websites to find the cheapest gas, even if it means driving a little out of the way to get it.....it will be worth it.
5. Stop using paper plates, napkins, cups, and serving ware. Even though it takes a few more minutes to wash the dishes, this saves money and the environment.
6. Repeat this with me....car pool, car pool, car pool.
7. Drink filtered water from the faucet with a system such as Brita instead of constantly buying bottled water.
There are also some websites and out there to help with advice of ways to cut back, including: www.stretcher.com, www.allthingsfrugal.com, and www.frugalmom.net. Clothings swaps are another way for people to find something new they like and trade out something they don't need and www.clothingswaps.com.
I've already taken a few of these things and applied them to my own life and I highly reccommend others to do the same.
This article can be found at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/11/business/economy/11cheap.html?_r=1&ref=business
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