For These Desperate Times: A Few Measures You Could Take
On spending: 1. Use coupons when you shop. 2. Never pay full price for an item. 3. Always prepare a list of things you need to buy before going shopping. 4. Go for what's on sale. Be ready to try other brands. 5. Stay away from mail-in ads and mail-in shopping mags. On saving: 1. Live below your means. 2. Save at least 20% of your pre-tax earnings. 3. Limit use of credit cards and if you have to, always pay the full amount due each month. 4. Go on a budget and stick to it. 5. Shop less often; shop in bulk. Earn a little extra on the side: 1. Get a little extra hour of job at snagajob.com. 2. You probably have some stuff you can sell at online sites like amazon.com , ebay.com , etsy.com , half.com . 3. Consider getting a home-based job or business that will cut costs. 4. Ever heard about dropshipping? If you like to do online business without the inventory, this may be a business for you. 5. Are you an authority on a subject? There's a lot of opportunities online, e.g., bloggin