Comments on: 3 Major Ways to Scrimp and Save in an Economic Recession http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Richhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/#comment-187192 Rich Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:58:42 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=5003#comment-187192 Thanks for the tips. When my wife was laid off we ended up doing all 3 of these at once. Now that she's employed again I'm noticing we're starting to ease up on the budget a little, buying Starbucks here and there or spending a little more every week. A side effect of tight budgeting is noticing the little things like that. Thanks for the tips. When my wife was laid off we ended up doing all 3 of these at once. Now that she’s employed again I’m noticing we’re starting to ease up on the budget a little, buying Starbucks here and there or spending a little more every week. A side effect of tight budgeting is noticing the little things like that.

]]> By: the weakonomisthttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/#comment-187191 the weakonomist Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:22:15 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=5003#comment-187191 my ECRD factor was books for a long time. Though I still feel I get my money's worth, I was tired of it. Now I walk to the library on my lunch break. my ECRD factor was books for a long time. Though I still feel I get my money’s worth, I was tired of it. Now I walk to the library on my lunch break.

]]> By: thomashttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/#comment-187187 thomas Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:04:19 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=5003#comment-187187 Keeping track of spending is so critical. If you have a leak you have to be able to find out where it is coming from. Keeping track of spending is so critical. If you have a leak you have to be able to find out where it is coming from.

]]> By: Craighttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/#comment-187185 Craig Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:54:23 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=5003#comment-187185 The recurring item is tough. I am good on certain things like I barely dine out, don't pay for lunch or breakfast. But I seem to keep adding like gym, netflix, cable, phone. Of course these are all things I use and get my moneys worth, just would be nice to start out the month without automatically having $200 in expenses. The recurring item is tough. I am good on certain things like I barely dine out, don’t pay for lunch or breakfast. But I seem to keep adding like gym, netflix, cable, phone. Of course these are all things I use and get my moneys worth, just would be nice to start out the month without automatically having $200 in expenses.

]]> By: Cathy Quikhttp://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/01/06/3-major-ways-to-scrimp-and-save-in-an-economic-recession/#comment-187180 Cathy Quik Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:51:10 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/?p=5003#comment-187180 Hey Flexo! This is my first comment on your blog, so I thought I'd introduce myself :) I'm Cathy & I just started blogging, so I'm still getting the feel for it.Anyhow, I think the Latte factor is really interesting. Saving $1000 per year is huge for many people (myself included). I've been off coffee from the coffee shop for a long time, and started drinking tea instead. I'm starting to be even thriftier with my tea too - I am buying it in bulk instead of in tea bags. The difference in price is astounding. I can get 2 ounces of tea in tea bags for $8 or 1 pound of loose leaf for a little over $8...that's 8 times as much tea for the same price! Hey Flexo!
This is my first comment on your blog, so I thought I’d introduce myself :) I’m Cathy & I just started blogging, so I’m still getting the feel for it.

Anyhow, I think the Latte factor is really interesting. Saving $1000 per year is huge for many people (myself included). I’ve been off coffee from the coffee shop for a long time, and started drinking tea instead. I’m starting to be even thriftier with my tea too – I am buying it in bulk instead of in tea bags. The difference in price is astounding. I can get 2 ounces of tea in tea bags for $8 or 1 pound of loose leaf for a little over $8…that’s 8 times as much tea for the same price!

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