Anyone who knows me personally is most likely aware that I am a proud expert at saving money. *Cough cheap *cough cough; I got it. I know the value of a dollar- I also know how cheesy that sounds, k thanks. Now that you're done mocking me, I thought you might benefit from some of my money saving tricks. The first step to being thrifty like me, is to recognize the difference between needs and wants, or, luxuries. Figure out what you need and then try not to spend money on anything else. Here are some of the things on my "needs" list, and how to fulfill them on the cheap.
Food: Get a job that feeds you, such as Subway Eat Fresh.
Coffee: Make it yourself and then carry it around in a hot liquids paper cup stolen from, or recycled (reused) from somewhere, such as Subway Eat Fresh or Sev.
Books/Movies: One word, LIBRARY. Use it or lose it.
Alcohol: Be a female, exploit said femininity and call it empowerment, drink for free. Don't judge, a lady never pays for the beer she consumes in a keg stand. This lady also never wears a skirt to parties.
"Shelter": The world is a cold, dark place, especially for people who like to keep their heating and electricity bills down. Grab a coat and scarf ( socks, glittens, hats, snuggies), eat some carrots, bundle up and get used to it.
As is so often the case, the words of the wise Ms. Tyra Banks come to mind. She is constantly spewing the advice that if they ask for money, it's likely a scam. Sure she may be talking about the modeling industry, but really, this can apply to anything. If it costs money, be suspicious. Did I mention the useful nature of free samples?
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