What are doing to save money? Have you cut your expenses ..??.
By Tallygirl09
@Tallygirl09 (1380)
United States
January 4, 2010 2:16am CST
2009 was a tough year for so many of us. We have had to tighten our bests so to speak and have scaled back much of the entertainmnet type expenses that we used to have. Neither of us lost our jobs but we are very much aware that the job outlook and economy of the US and other countries is in tough shape.
What have you done to cut your expenses or have you kept everything the same? We have switched to enviromental Light bulbs all over our home and it has saved us money on the very first electric bill. So even tho we spend more money on the light bulbs initially, each is said to last 7 years and we'll recoup our investment in a few months. We also don't go out to eat as much or to the movies as much.
I'd love to hear what other mylotters are doing to save money, and or earn more money.
1 response
@classicemcegy79 (152)
• United States
5 Jan 10
we do the same things as you! Now, we also make sure to turn off the lights whenever possible, and sometimes we turn the heat off to rooms we don't use often. This helps us with some of our bills. :3
@Tallygirl09 (1380)
• United States
5 Jan 10
That's another great idea! We have a spare bedroom and I never thought to turn the heat off in there but I will now!! Thanks for the help!
@Tallygirl09 (1380)
• United States
7 Jan 10
If you come up with any other ideas, please let us know. I took your advice and closed the vents in the spare bedroom and went in to store some stuff there today and boy is it cold compared to the rest of the house.. Will check the electric bill and see if it had an impact.
@classicemcegy79 (152)
• United States
11 Jan 10
I definitely will! In fact, I am thinking about starting a blog about saving money in the economy. Please let me know if it works for you!