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Where you can cut down on living expenses 66 Articles

  • 1 of 66

    by William Clark II

    The best strategy for cutting down on living expenses is by making a plan that is tailored to your needs and lifestyle, and one that is comfortable to you, and that you can stick to without feeling deprived . There is no...read more

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    by Karon Brandt

    How much do you want to save? Think big. Could you refinance your home mortgage at a lower interest rate and save thousands in long term costs? Could you shorten the loan time from 25 years to 20? Check out what you can sa...read more

  • 3 of 66

    by Perry McCarney

    To paraphrase Charles Dickens, the 19th century British author, "Earnings $500 per week, expenditures $495, result happiness. Earnings $500 per week, expenditures $505, result misery." The availability of credit in today's...read more

  • 4 of 66

    by Laurie Desalvo

    Small Cuts Add Up to Big Savings Do you know how much money you actually spend in a month? A lot of people don't. Even those that say they need to cut spending don't actually sit down and account for every nickel that...read more

  • 5 of 66

    by P. Anthony

    Sometimes people can get pretty tight when it comes to living expenses. We save a penny here and a penny there, and those pennies add up a bit. But it's the dollars that up more quickly. Whenever you look at cutting back e...read more

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    by sbrungardt

    Cut Down on Living Expenses The cost of living is going up, but your salary isn't. So how do you get ahead financially? It can be hard in today's world, especially given the all of the temptations we face each day. ...read more

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    by writer 'd'

    Many people have a different opinion on what a luxury and what a need is. To me, a luxury is going for regular facials and back massages. My needs are toilet paper, a tooth brush and food. Some people find that their need ...read more

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    by Kaitlyn Hamilton

    Whether you're trying to save a little extra money for a special occasion or you simply can't afford to pay all your current bills and still have enough money left for the basics, then you need to look at cutting down on y...read more

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    by Pamela Kay

    Cutting back on living expenses can seem a daunting task. We view money as something to buy us what we want, and all to often as something that only passes through our hands, on its way to someone else's pocket. However, ...read more

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    by Maria Palma

    There's a saying that goes something like, "It's not how much money you make, it's how much you keep." It's simple advice, but so few of us really know exactly how to do it. How does one cut down on living expenses? How...read more

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    by Emil Ala

    How would you like to have an extra $50, $100 or $200 a week to spend on something really great. Learn to cut down on your living expenses and this can be a reality. Don't be influenced by advertising and change your spend...read more

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    by full circle

    Someone has rightly said "Money saved is money earned". Living in this age where supply of resources is constantly falling short of its demand, I believe we have no choice but to cut down on expenses so as to spend on what...read more

  • 13 of 66

    by Michele Langston

    In my family, we are fanatical about saving money. We have to be; my fiance' is the only breadwinner for two households - the one the two of us share with five cats, and another housing my fiance's daughter (who is still ...read more

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    by Bill Whitney

    It is just completely unbelievable the things that you can do to cut down on living expenses if you really want too. There are some things that make a lot bigger difference than others , but combine some of the bigger one...read more

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    by Khadija Abbas

    In today's expensive world everyone feels the need to cut down on their living expenses. There are a few extra expenses that you can do without. Most of the time you are leading such busy lives that you fail to notice, whe...read more

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    by Barry Tadmore

    My wife and I have a one year old at home, and we decided that we would sacrifice a few of the things we'd grown to take for granted in order for her to be able to stay home with our daughter. We've also figured out a smal...read more

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    by Jacqueline Price

    The first step in reducing your living expenses is to make a budget. This might seem obvious but you would be surprised at how many people have no idea of their spending patterns. I know - until recently I was living in b...read more

  • 18 of 66

    by Diane Palmer

    Before you start tuning off the heat or living off mac and cheese, take a look at your daily expenses. Those little things you probably purchase throughout the day on working days. A coffee here, a muffin there.. vending...read more

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    by Cierna Ritts

    There are many benefits to developing frugal living habits. Perhaps unexpected expenses require that you cut corners. Or you'd like to start saving toward your first million. Whatever the reason, here are some suggestions ...read more

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    by Rhonda M.

    With the cost of items rising many families today are finding it difficult to meet the very basics of their bills. I am sure you have heard everything is going up but the paycheck to pay for it. Today that is true. So how...read more

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