2006-07-09 07:42:55 · 9 answers · asked by Kayes24 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
My toilet in my dorm got clogged once, so I went to walmart, bought a plunger, plunged the toilet, then returned the plunger. Hey $8 is $8. That could buy taco bell:-)
2006-07-09 10:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The first time I moved out of my parents house, I was barely making enough money at my minimum wage job to buy gas and food, let alone pay all the bills, so I did my laundry in the bathtub, had a friend cut my hair, ate lot's of pasta and raman noodles, and learned to watch TV again like when I was a kid and there was NO CABLE! Only 3 channels that don't come in all that well.
I had 4 roomates and only 2 bedrooms, and we ate lot's and lot's of leftovers, went to our parents for dinner a lot too, pretending just to stop by for a visit! Ahh, but those were good times!
2006-07-09 14:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by ndussere 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find lots of roommates, and find ways to eat cheaply at home. Good cheap things to cook are eggs and fried potatoes, chicken legs with rice and beans, and bags of apples are pretty cheap too. Buy generic brands of food, like cereal, juice, canned goodsand bread.
Avoid buying any food, including coffee, outside of home in a restaurant or fast food place. You'll be amazed at how much we spend on eating food that is not prepared at home.
Carpool, shop for casual clothes at Goodwill, and get a second part time job.
You'll save money.
2006-07-09 17:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by patricklee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voluntary homelessness, Also I built my own home 100% on my own. No out side help finically or physically.
When I was fifteen I lived without electric and heat in a one bedroom trailer with 4 other skateboard buddies. Until we were evicted. I lived on the beaches of Baja for a good 6 months so that I could surf more. In my late teens
I lived in my car for along time so that I could travel with out begging. I really can not stand beggars.
2006-07-09 15:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid, my Granny used to wash paper plates and hang them on the clothes line--yep, the regular old paper kind! She also used to wash out baggies and reuse them! Oh, and they used to save bread wrappers and when they has enough, they would cut them in strips and then crochet them into a kitchen rug--you know, like the ones you put infront of the sink. So basically, a free rug. Now that is saving money!
2006-07-09 14:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Waferette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beans & rice rice & beans. Cut out things that are fun but expensive! If you listen to talk radio see if you can find a guy names Dave Ramsey. He is the ultimate source for great ways to save money and get rid of unwanted debt. Hope this helps
2006-07-09 14:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by mfigura_2000 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well whenever I go into a fast food place, I steal alot of Splenda, salt, ketchup, b. pepper, straws, napkins, etc. Also, the library in my town has free daily newspapers, so I walk 1 mile everyday to go get it.
Uh, I check out my college textbooks at libraries usually, instead of buying them. I always ask neighbors on Sundays, for any of their coupons they get. When someone gives me giftcards, I usually sell them. (very embarrassing) I have stole toilet paper rolls from my college before!
2006-07-09 14:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by kg1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ate alot of Top Ramen...in college. My friends donated blood for cash in school.
2006-07-09 16:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by geniusH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repeatedly chant: "I am NOT materialistic."
Read the book RICH DAD POOR DAD asap!
2006-07-09 14:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by Edward R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋