Saving money....cutting corners (24)
Hmmmmmm....over here, it's cheaper to drive than using the UBER, unless UBER has a promotion where I can take subsequent rides within the city's limit for just MYR1.00
Unfortunately, this type of promotion is rare and is only valid in certain cities.
As for being frugal, I suck in it...big time
Unfortunately, this type of promotion is rare and is only valid in certain cities.
As for being frugal, I suck in it...big time
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
Recycle old newspapers by cutting them into strips and use those instead to TP.
Just kidding 
Walk or bike instead of driving if possible will save on fuel, go grocery shopping after you've eaten so you're not inclined to pick up items you don't need, use coupons to save on grocery items...amazing how these can add up.
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
Hey Serge, saving money is HARD - cause the second you get unconcious about it - you will spend the savings - happens a lot
But I always get myself member cards saving around 5 percent shopping & also shop on the weekely 20 percent on all organic food day in our local, buy Italian grapes by the kg when available, and stuff the freezer when there's offer on my favorite food, its a sport
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
in the truck I am still paying for
I too am recently retired. Made a bit over 1K picking refundable bottles and it only cost me 1.3 K of gasoline in the truck I only have 36 more payments to go on. I just ask myself...is it a NEED or a WANT. And when you think it is a NEED...re-think....might save you a dollar or two in the long-run.
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
I clip coupons, use rewards points and shop specials
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felixis99: I clip coupons, use rewards points and shop specials
Only if you can afford to "shop" My retirement income is but 33% of my work-income
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MimiArt7348: Hmmmmmm....over here, it's cheaper to drive than using the UBER, unless UBER has a promotion where I can take subsequent rides within the city's limit for just MYR1.00
Unfortunately, this type of promotion is rare and is only valid in certain cities.
As for being frugal, I suck in it...big time
Unfortunately, this type of promotion is rare and is only valid in certain cities.
As for being frugal, I suck in it...big time
In a month, i spend about 200.00 on UBER. That seems like a lot. But when you consider the cost of a car payment, insurance, upkeep and fuel...it get away cheap.
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
Take the bus, buy in bulk, waste not want not.
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ChesneyChrist: Take the bus, buy in bulk, waste not want not.
Ingratitate yourself with the neighbours. The people nextdoor have those drill bits you won't need to buy, the man at number 12 is a gas fitter and at 19 there's an electrician, number 23 goes the same way you do in the morning etc..
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Ask anyone who was alive in the great depression and anyone who came of age during the great recession they may have all the know-how.
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ChesneyChrist: Take the bus, buy in bulk, waste not want not.
Buying in bulk is always good!
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sergio09: Buying in bulk is always good! Do you use "membership" outlets?
No it defeats the object of shopping around and the internet makes things so easy to do that you'd be foolish to believe that you can't do better yourself. I'll take advantage of loyalty schemes if i'd use the store anyway, don't commit to anything if profit is your aim.
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Unplug appliances.
Eat More eggs for breakfast.
Keep notes to see where your budget is going to.
Make your own yoghurt. Or grow lettuce you can cut without killing.
I would recommend not to follow too much sales of your shop because it is advertisement with the purpose of you buying.
When you do mayor purchases determine your gain and win aback moment.
10 dollars for something you never used is more expensive than a thousand on a bed you use daily.
Eat More eggs for breakfast.
Keep notes to see where your budget is going to.
Make your own yoghurt. Or grow lettuce you can cut without killing.
I would recommend not to follow too much sales of your shop because it is advertisement with the purpose of you buying.
When you do mayor purchases determine your gain and win aback moment.
10 dollars for something you never used is more expensive than a thousand on a bed you use daily.
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I buy meat when they mark it down, when its near its use by date, and freeze it. Fuel, there's no way around it, I'm not worried about 4 cents discount per 140 cents each litre. I dont use any form of credit or loan.
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sergio09: I live on a fixed income, being retired. I am constantly searching for ways to save money. I am curious how some of you save money, or even if you attempt to be frugal. Not a cheapskate...but frugal.
,eggs, su
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
,eggs, su
One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.
You should come and have a lesson from one of my neighbours.
he borrows, my car,my lawn mower, my hedge trimmers,,and all kinds of
cooking equipment and also some foods..
I like to provide all that i need myself.
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I find out when each grocery store makes it's lowest reductions on fruit and veg.
I either buy as I need, or have a cooking session and make ready meals for the freezer.
Charity shops are great for clothes. Again, there's a bit of an art to it - look for high quality garments, preferably made of natural fibres. Work out which clothing companies are the best tailored and produced. Also, your money is going to a good cause too, rather than funding sweat shops and child labour. Not to mention the environmental advantages of reusing and recycling.
Use grey water, like bath water for your garden to save on water bills.
Fill a couple of plastic drink bottles with water and put them in the toilet cistern to reduce how much water is used in each flush. In an old cistern, you can half fill it with bottles and there will still be enough water to flush.
I either buy as I need, or have a cooking session and make ready meals for the freezer.
Charity shops are great for clothes. Again, there's a bit of an art to it - look for high quality garments, preferably made of natural fibres. Work out which clothing companies are the best tailored and produced. Also, your money is going to a good cause too, rather than funding sweat shops and child labour. Not to mention the environmental advantages of reusing and recycling.
Use grey water, like bath water for your garden to save on water bills.
Fill a couple of plastic drink bottles with water and put them in the toilet cistern to reduce how much water is used in each flush. In an old cistern, you can half fill it with bottles and there will still be enough water to flush.
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jac_the_gripper: I find out when each grocery store makes it's lowest reductions on fruit and veg.
I either buy as I need, or have a cooking session and make ready meals for the freezer.
Charity shops are great for clothes. Again, there's a bit of an art to it - look for high quality garments, preferably made of natural fibres. Work out which clothing companies are the best tailored and produced. Also, your money is going to a good cause too, rather than funding sweat shops and child labour. Not to mention the environmental advantages of reusing and recycling.
Use grey water, like bath water for your garden to save on water bills.
Fill a couple of plastic drink bottles with water and put them in the toilet cistern to reduce how much water is used in each flush. In an old cistern, you can half fill it with bottles and there will still be enough water to flush.
I either buy as I need, or have a cooking session and make ready meals for the freezer.
Charity shops are great for clothes. Again, there's a bit of an art to it - look for high quality garments, preferably made of natural fibres. Work out which clothing companies are the best tailored and produced. Also, your money is going to a good cause too, rather than funding sweat shops and child labour. Not to mention the environmental advantages of reusing and recycling.
Use grey water, like bath water for your garden to save on water bills.
Fill a couple of plastic drink bottles with water and put them in the toilet cistern to reduce how much water is used in each flush. In an old cistern, you can half fill it with bottles and there will still be enough water to flush.
Why not just pee in the garden?
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Whatever you do will be even more frugal if you do it with a depressed state of mind, but then you'd never get mates rates. It's not always wiser to be a miser.
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It leaves yellow patches on the lawn.
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One of the ways I save money is by using UBER, instead of driving.