Comments on: 20 tips to keep from spending money

By: caleb

caleb — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:50:00 +0000

I’m trying to save at the moment and googled tips and stumbled upon this blog. I printed out the wallet buddy and will be putting it to use this evening when I go to work. I spend the majority of my check on fast food. Hopefully this will improve soon.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:06:12 +0000

Im 12. I really want to save up for a new computer. Right now, I have a Toshiba, but I want an Apple Macintosh laptop. Im very determined. But, I cannot stop going into town and buying stuff! Its like an after school ADDICTION to me and my friends. I can’t stop. If I get all A’s on my report card, I will get $500 from my dad each quater. I know i should have started getting extra credit already since the end of the quater is a week away. I am very, very, very, determined to get a Mac. But, this shopaholic problem is stopping me. On Christmas, in all of the money i got, including what I already had was about $500 which, if i saved it, it would have helped me big time. BUT I SPENT IT! I have no way of getting a job since I am only 12. I need some tips to help me EARN the money and SAVE the money. Next time i get money, I’ll try to keep it in my bank account. But for now…any tips? Please Help.

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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:34:40 +0000

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By: Eleven Ways to Cut Your Spending

Eleven Ways to Cut Your Spending — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:51:17 +0000

Eleven ways to cut your spending…

Recessions are a death warrant for the dollar. Each one causes the dollar to shrink more and more. The following are ways you can stretch that dollar to make it go further. You’ll utilize some of these ideas and others you’ll shake your finger no at….

By: logoscoaching

logoscoaching — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:16:18 +0000

some great tips Beth, I especially like #10 and #19. Thanks for reminding me of the many aspects of the power we all have when it comes to spending our money

By: Beth Dargis

Beth Dargis — Sun, 06 May 2007 23:53:09 +0000

Cindy and Kathy,

Thanks for sharing your lives. They do sound rich and fulfilling.

Warmly,

Beth

By: Kathy S

Kathy S — Sun, 06 May 2007 02:54:21 +0000

I really like #9. We don’t realize how much we have. Not just material things. Because those are just things that we could live without and most of us that practice the simple know this already. I live in the county and I love the free fresh air, I love the free walks through our woods with my dog along side of me, I love when the sun comes up I can see a faint silhoutte of my horses, I love sitting outside with a good book, I am thankful for the house I live in and the food on the table and for the 5 grandchildren that bring laughter and love to my home…what else could I possibly want?

By: Cindy M

Cindy M — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:13:24 +0000

I like number 9 on your list. The older I get, the more I realize this is so true, that I have it made and am “rich.” I think in this regard that it helps that I seem to want less and less and really don’t have the desire to shop so much, and when I do, it’s probably going to be at a thrift store. Now on my days off I’m more into staying around the house or puttering in the yard, it’s very satisfying. If I’m not too tired, I even cook myself a great meal. Or if I have any energy left after that and think I just have to buy something, instead of hopping in the car, I make myself walk to a close-by Walmart and Dollar General and make do with what’s there. I don’t spend much and the walk is great. I make great use of my local library and reserve things on line at home; I just won’t pay to rent movies, seldom buy a book and don’t even take the local paper anymore; I pick up local free city publications at the library also. I haven’t had cable TV for years and sure don’t miss it. I cut my own hair and actually get more compliments than I ever did when I paid to have it done. I work from my home in the evenings and have my days free to keep an eye on my mom and grandnephews. I socialize with folks from my church; this is very satisfying and we learn so much where I go to church. I love the outdoors and having my days free. We are SO fortunate in this country to have so many choices as to what to do with our spare time, and there is so much you can do.

By: Festival of Frugality #71 Recap at Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money

Festival of Frugality #71 Recap at Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:27:36 +0000

[...] My Simpler Life has 20 ways to prevent spending. However, I guess you should ignore any tips that tell you to read a book since it would cost money? [...]

By: Festival Of Frugality #71: Definitions Of Frugality Edition

Festival Of Frugality #71: Definitions Of Frugality Edition — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:05:57 +0000

[...] 20 tips to keep from spending money by Beth Dargis @ My Simpler Life. Some practical money saving tips from Beth. Here is one in particular that caught my fancy: Remember, the thrill is in the hunt of finding the “perfect” thing. Once you buy it, the thrill is gone. [...]