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By: Morfydd

Morfydd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:24:39 +0000

I don’t have a home phone – I’ve been cell-only for years now. That gets me call waiting and Caller ID automatically.

I don’t feel compelled to answer it all the time, but find it useful. (It’s also my PDA, and sometimes web browser, etc.)

By: Cindy M

Cindy M — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:47:22 +0000

Wow, you’re the first person who feels the way I do about cell phones, the newspaper and cable TV. I don’t miss having any of them and am doing just fine. More power to you.

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:48:35 +0000

I already live without all of these, so I don’t consider them necessities. (In fact we have NO cars.) Any other ideas?

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By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:16:54 +0000

Get rid of Netflix, etc. and if you have taken the advice in the article and don’t have cable/satellite TV, use your library for borrowing DVD too!

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By: Dan M

Dan M — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:37:33 +0000

I agree with the idea on saving on books. I used to be an Amazon.com junkee until I learned to simple be patient and use the library. I also find books there I never would have thought of on my own.

My gym membership though is cheap for me YMMV, and other people that go to the gym 5-6 days a week. I do not have the space at home nor the money to buy all of that specialized equipment. Plus while I am there I am focused on working out.

By: John Jay

John Jay — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:28:55 +0000

A few helpful add-ons…

Books (from the bookstore). You pay for the library’s books through your taxes, so use them already! Save book purchases for books that you’ll constantly use and that will save you in other areas (eg, good cheap/healthy cookbook).

Restaurant food. Make it at home for much less; eat out only occasionally.

Most extended warranties, service plans, etc. If you have a bit of cash in the emergency fund, buying these is a waste unless you’re really unsure of the product- and in that case you shouldn’t be buying it in the first place!

Gym membership. If you’re not going to run or lift free weights when it’s convenient at home, you’re probably not going to go out of your way to do it at a gym.

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