Financially feasible options

[potluck6]

I'm a saver not a spender so try to buy only what i need. Do take out once a week only so i don't have to cook. Trying to eat healthier  well today i am who knows about tomorrow. My husband is a spender and likes to buy books spent 80.00 on amazon grrr he's a book hoarder .Tried to explain that we only have so much to spend but he doesn't seem to get it. I use cpns to but only for stuff i buy.

[countrygirl12]

Most of us who spend time on GPT sites; like FusionCash also do our best to make financially intelligent choices in other aspects of our lives, as well.

What are some of your tips and tricks for earning and saving?

I simplify my life but refusing to spend money on things I don't need.  I use a digital converter and an antenna, along with an older analog TV so I don't invest in a TV subscription.  I still get about 26 channels; which is enough for me.  If you already have a digital TV you don't need the digital converter.

I use coupons for only those things that I would buy - whether I had a coupon or not.

I don't own and drive a vehicle.  I recently bought an electric bike because I live in a small town where I can get myself around without paying for auto insurance, registration or gasoline. 

When you learn to live without a lot of money it's pretty easy to be frugal.   

I turned my cable off a long time ago and refuse to pay $100 plus to have crappy tv shows.  I do have dvds of shows I watch a lot.  And the 20 or so channels I get like you said are enough for me.  I refuse to sell my car.  I need transportation.  A bike is not good when it is cold or rains or if you need to buy groceries.  And where I live you can't really ride a bike every where.  Besides the fact that it would take me 3 hours to get to work. lol

[Tresbn00]

I immediately convert my cash to money orders (my day time company provides free money orders). I send them to intermediary banks with free postage paid envelopes until I can decide on the best investment tool available. I then transfer the money to it's final destination from the intermediary bank. I follow a few sites that specialize in bank bonuses paid to people that open new accounts. In that case I generally send the money order directly to the bank as they will not accept payment by credit card. A co-worker recently referred a new mobile application to me that does not charge for stock trades so that has received most of my money. I have a list of about twenty stocks, with a heavier dividend yield, that I have begun purchasing.

[mrsmere]

I don't buy as many things.  I turn lights out when I leave the room but hubby likes it bright and likes spending.