Females: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses

Stephanie Modkins
Female? Want to reduce your living expenses? Shave dollars off your monthly bills by using the following 7 tips. Just:

Tip 1: Get basic cable.
Forgo HBO and other more pricey channels. You can still enjoy the "boob tube" without the extra frills. Try focusing on quality shows being produced on major networks like ABC, NBC and CBS.

Tip 2: Entertain at home.
Reduce your living expenses by entertaining at home. Ask your date over for a casual dinner and movie. Invite the girls in for a fun game of poker. These types of activities don't require you to buy a new designer dress or spend lots of money at a beauty shop.

Tip 3: Pay off small debts.
Debts that you owe for $500 or less can be paid off more quickly than bigger ones. Tighten up your belt and tackle one each pay period. Get started by listing them all on paper. You quickly see which bill can be eliminated the soonest.

Tip 4: Do your own nails.
Learn how to give yourself a manicure and reduce your living expenses by at least $50 bucks every 30-days. You can actually find several books on the subject - for free - at the library. You can also purchase inexpensive kits that give you the tools to trim, shape and polish your nails.

Tip 5: Wear classic clothes.
Don't be a slave to fashion. Save money on your wardrobe by buying classic clothes that never go out of style. An example of this is white, tailored blouses and a-line skirts. You can always wear these items and dress them up with trendy accessories.

Tip 6: Cook your own meals.
An easy and healthy way to reduce your living expenses is by cooking your own meals. Bypass restaurants that serve you fatty foods at high prices. Instead, go the grocery store and purchase the ingredients necessary to create delicious dishes at home that will last you over a few days and not just for an hour.

Tip 7: Stop Internet services.
Paying for game sites like Pogo? End these services and play for free. Take advantage of the games already loaded on your computer like solitaire and become a non-paying member of gaming Websites.

These 7 tips can help you reduce your living expenses. Incorporate them into your life and stop struggling from paycheck to paycheck. Also, find out more ways to keep your money in your pocket by reading Frugal Living: 25 Small Ways to Help Lower Your Expenses.

Published by Stephanie Modkins

Stephanie M. is a freelance writer who lives in the northwest. Her main goal is to write in a way that entertains, educates or uplifts readers.  View profile

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  • Jennie Lee Williams10/27/2010

    Great ideas - always looking for ways to save money! Now if only I could get my husband to follow through on his end of the bargain!

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