How to Have Extra Money when Your Salary is Low

If you are just starting out and work a minimum wage job or an entry-level job, it can be hard to get a salary to stretch when there is not that much money to stretch to begin with. Here are some suggestions to help make your life a little easier.

When you go and buy your weekly groceries try shopping for some items in bulk. For example, share the big package of toilet paper or cereal with a friend. Shop at night when stores may reduce items in the bakery that are good for the next morning. Shop at a 99 cent store with a freezer and see if you can get some chicken legs for a buck. Also, shop in grocery stores that offer shoppers bonus points and double manufactures coupons. Also, go to the website www.spooffee.com where you can look up and see if you can get some free offers for food items.

If you must eat out eat out for breakfast. An egg sandwich can fill you for two meals. Also, breakfast is the cheapest meal to eat out. If you get hungry in the afternoon buy some four for a dollar banana to curb your hunger until dinner.

Get yourself on some lists for low income houses and apartments or get yourself enrolled in programs like section eight or the 80/20 program. Go the Housing Development Website to see if any building is currently taking any applications. Also, sign for their email at www.hud.gov
Low Income apartments doesn't need to be just living in housing projects. Get on a waiting list and see how fast a few years can go. You will be happy once you see your name come up on the list.

Get a roommate if possible. If a roommate can ease your burden by paying half the biggest each month that will ease your stress level a lot. A roommate can help you with many things besides rent. They can help you fix things around the house and also contribute or share the cost of other bills. Also, to ease gas costs see if it is possible to carpool together to work or share a car.

Also, see if in exchange for helping take care of a relative or living with them you can have a reduced rent. Many elderly people are lonely and would love the company.

Practice safe sex. With child care cost being so expensive can you really afford another expense if you have a low salary? You can find condoms in plenty of places for free.

Think about what additional skills you have that can help you bring you extra money. For example, if you type fast maybe you can type up college term papers. Put up a free ad on craigslist to advertise your services.

Cut out unnecessary bills or reduce your bills. If you want a video get it a library instead of Netflix. You can reserve any new movie releases. If your electric bill is too high due to air conditioner use then get a fan to use when it not so hot out. Also, if you use a fan for a few minutes while you run the air conditioner then the fan will help circulate the cool air in the room. Go to the public pool and see if you can stay cool that way. Also, in the summer you can ride a bike to work or walk to work unless you live in an area that requires driving. Many states have made it very easy for riders to ride on nice well maintained bike paths. By biking to work you can also get rid of your gym membership since you will be getting some fresh air exercise that doesn't cost a dime. Remember my above suggestion and see if you find a person to help you ease gas costs.

I hope these suggestions will help reduce your stress. Life is stressful enough without worrying about paying the bills.