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What do you do to save MONEY ?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by MLC1MGC2ALC3, Jul 14, 2003.

  1. MLC1MGC2ALC3

    MLC1MGC2ALC3 Member

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    • take my lunch to work (Leftovers)
    • buy my gas at Krogers (cheapest in town)
    • made it a habit to only drink water when I go out to eat.
    • buy my produce from Wal-mart Supercenter because they match any circuler prices.
     
  2. rezdawg

    rezdawg Member

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    I cant save money if my life depended on it.

    The markets out there are selling too many cool stuff. Gotta buy.
     
  3. FranchiseBlade

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    1.Rarely drink anymore,
    2.I own cheap fuel efficient cars.
    3..Try and go to Matinee's at the movies and not full price pictures.
    4.Try to eat at home as much as possible.
     
  4. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I switched to Geico.
     
  5. Sonny

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    1. Pirate Music/Movies
    2. Steal from the stores
    3. Take my neighbor's newspaper
    4. Borrow gas from my neighbor's car
    5. Let my gal pay for all our dinners/movies



    :D Joking!


    1. Coupons
    2. Coupons
    3. Price Compare/Match
    4. Get the off brand on certain things
    5. Wait for an item to be out a while before I buy it, possibly even wait until the next version comes out. This works for almost any product.
     
  6. ima_drummer2k

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    -Don't buy anthing without a yellow pricetag at Kroger (love my Kroger Card)
    -Don't eat out except weekends
    -Download CD's, only buy if they are good
    -Drink ON THE WAY to Astro games
    -At gigs, keep a cooler full of beer in the car and drink outside between sets. :D


    -Fitter, happier, more productive...oh, sorry.
     
  7. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Or on the way to DMB shows!!!!
     
  8. F.D. Khan

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    Spend the same amount.

    Make more money!:D
     
  9. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    1. Drink Water at restaurants.
    2. Only buy cloths when they are on sale, or at a discout store (TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Stein Mart, ect).
    3. Coupons
    4. Split entrees with people when I eat out.
    5. Don't drink anymore.
     
  10. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I do coke

    so I can work harder,

    so I can make more money,

    so I can do more coke.
     
  11. ZRB

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    I save money by not spending it.
     
  12. bigtexxx

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    Grow my own weed.;)
     
  13. MadMax

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    i tried switching auto insurance...but it didn't work..i've been with State Farm since I was 16...because of those built-in discounts in premiums for being with them that long, no one could even come close to what they were offering.
     
  14. PhiSlammaJamma

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    First, put your money where you can't get to it. The rest will fall into place. You'll begin getting cheaper.
     
  15. Mr. Clutch

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    1. Take my lunch to work also. That's almost $150 per month if a normal lunch costs $7.

    2. Carpool. This is the best. We save a lot on parking, gas, and wear and tear on the cars, plus there are fewer oil changes and checkups.

    3. Cancelled the sports package on directv, but I'll probably sign up again, I can't keep missing the Astros.
     
  16. don grahamleone

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    Selling my body for profit.
     
  17. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I actually didn't really switch, for nearly the same reasons as you. I love my State Farm agent.
     
  18. drapg

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    1. Don't eat breakfast
    2. Don't eat lunch
    3. Don't eat at restaurants
    4. Drink water almost exclusively
    5. Moved near work (save gas money)
     
  19. Sonny

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    You tried Progressive? They beat the snot out of my Farmers Ins.
     
  20. codell

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    1) I am with Sonny. COUPONS!!!! I make pretty good money. My wife thinks I am just a tight wad. I get so pissed off when she throws away our Sunday paper before grabbing the coupons out for me to cut. Many a fight because of that. With coupons and my Kroger card, I save about $40-$50 twice a month on a $160 grocery bill. Money or no money, $40-$50 is $40-$50.

    2) I did ALL of my own auto and household repairs. In fact, in the last 2 years I cant remember hiring anyone to do anything to my house or car. I have saved thousands by doing so. I actually get offended when people come to my door and solicit lawn service. Last time I told the guy "look at my lawn. Now why would I pay you money when you can't make my lawn look as good as I do".

    3) Pay off all credit cards before interest hits. I have not paid any interest ($0!!!) in at least 3-4 years.

    4) I married a non clothes horse. My wife HATES shopping, especially for clothes.
     

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