Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Making It In A Down Time

It seems with the downturn in the economy many people wonder what they can do to still make ends meet. I have some tips that hopefully will do that for you. These will work in good times or bad times so here goes.

1. One of the first things we usually go without and that is entertainment. Visit your local library and check out some books as well as some DVD's. Many libraries these days have a great selection of DVD's you can rent and it is free so no cost to you.

2. Buy no name brands. I know many of us like brand names, but sometimes we need to sacrifice and one way is with off-brand products. Sometimes these products are as good as our usual staples.

3. Take a bike. Riding a bike can really save you a lot of gas if you do it often. If you live close enough to work why not use it. You will be surprised at the gas you will save in a short amount of time.

4. Buy in bulk. Many times by buying in bulk you will be able to get a great buy which is something you should always consider. Remember though buy carefully as many times bulk can cost you more than the regular size product.

I hope these have helped you and it gets you motivated to do something about your situation. We are all in the same boat so any little tip that helps you save money is worth it.

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