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Originally Posted by preciousjeni
A budget is so essential!
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So essential is right and I bet a lot of Americans are thinking the same thing. I think that you and Summerchild are on the right track.
I am trying to figure out how much cable and phone I can cut off from my Comcast package. The only problem is that my cell phone doesn't really work in my apartment and my tv can not pick up a signal (and my tv is up to date). However, the basic package for the local channels is $20.00 a month and I would have to shell out $40.00 for my internet service so, I would still have to fork over $60 for about 7 channels and internet service.
But I would save $70-$80 a month.
But to be honest, I did not have cable until I moved into my current apartment. I had no need for it. I watched local channels and used the DVD player and internet for almost everything.
Summerchild, I have not stop putting money in my 401K BUT I cut my contributions back by 50% I cut my contributions back to about 2% for the time being. Plus, I am not fully vested so, I should be ok.
Another thing I must stop doing is BUYING FOOD AT LUNCH............. $7 a day 5 Days a week = $35 week. Plus, if you are like me and don't cook on the weekend it could easily turn into $50 a week!!!!
I would probably save $150 (assuming that I spend $50 on groceries) a month here alone if I cooked more.
It is weird that b/c our economy is so jacked, gas prices keep going down
