- Before buying new items, go to secondhand stores, garage sales, or flea markets.
- Avoid grocery shopping when you are hungry
- Sell or trade items you no longer need
- Look for bargains. Avoid buying items when they are not on sale.
- Avoid paying for recreation. The cost of tickets and video rental adds up. Use neighborhood parks, pools, and libraries. Your local library may lend video tapes free of cost.
- Join Project Share, if available. This project provides members with groceries once a month at little cost. In exchange, members must perform 2 hours of volunteer service.
- Exchange services with neighbors
- Budget your money to pay bills on time. This will save late charges.
- Find ways to fix up items you would normally throw away.
- Buy washable clothing. Avoid buying clothes that require dry cleaning.
- At work and school, avoid buying sodas, coffee and snacks.
Reduce costs by bringing a lunch and a drink.
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