Think you’re wasting money on crap you don’t need? That’s because you probably are.
Save your fun budget…here are some areas you can evaluate to stimulate [the amount of] change [you have in your pocket]:
Alcohol.
Yes, you drink. The first step is acceptance. Support the High Life and toast with the Champagne of Beers.
Don’t wear that.
Yes, you’re afflicted with the un-explained phenomenon of purchasing foil-printed, over-priced t-shirts; but, that’s not the worst part…you actually wear them, too. Stop now…you’re not a cage fighter and your arms only look big because that is a smedium.
Save paper.
While I do believe in recycling…I’m referring to the paper clippings called coupons that one can collect from a couple hours of cutting up a Sunday paper.
Eat at home.
There’s no need to get all dressed up and go to the Olive Garden. Even if we were not in a recession, I would still give you trouble for dressing up to go there. Either way…spending money on groceries is much more efficient than always eating out. Even if they do have bottomless breadsticks and salad.
Cancel.
Reduce your subscriptions to magazines you do read, TV programs you will watch, credit cards that you won’t overspend and gym memberships you’ll actually use.
To those that do use the gym membership: the endorphins your body releases during and after your workout will bring the corners of your mouth up, even while your IRA drops.
Oh, ya…and read more of my blog. It’s free and healthy for you.
