What do you cut in half to save?

[Pappy&Me]

Originally Posted by formercalifornian

We cut in half the number of cars we owned, along with the daily commute, and the size of house we thought we needed to look successful. Just those two steps alone made a huge difference in our ability to live comfortably within our means.

Good , you get an A !

[xtalman]

I cut my many of mom's monthly bills in half, with no decrease in service. My mother did not have to change her usage at all (except for TV). For example:

(Prices are per month)

Home phone:
Time-Warner: $47 (part of a $140 package)
Callcentric: $10 (pay per minute)

Internet: (This one I couldn't find a suitable cheaper alternative)
Time-Warner: $47 (part of a $140 package)
ATT DSL: $50

Television:
Time-Warner: $47 (part of a $140 package)
Netflix/TV rabbit ears: $10 (streaming movies/DVD plan, and the rabbit ears give her local news and channels, even in HD!)

Cell phone:
Sprint: $45 (450 minutes/month)
Page Plus: $10 (pay per minute, uses the Verizon network)

Gym membership:
24 hr Fitness: $35 (if you sign up through the gym)
24 hr Fitness: $15 (if you sign up through Costco instead!)

Security:
ADT: $45
Smith-Thompson: $20

[elnina]

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