how do u cut your cost of living

[torch71]

I purchase items in bulk when on sale, use coupons and have sold SUV replacing it with a mid-size sedan.  If gasoline prices continue to rise will go to a motocycle..lol. 

[larneson]

We have been saving money by not driving as much and I try to buy generic items at the store. I also do a lot of couponing and watch for items that we use to be on sale.

[bellaworking]

I had a roomy once who's argument was that he didn't want to come home to an uncomfortable house after a long day of work. I told him I didn't want to come home to an outrageous electric bill after a long day's work, so we were at a standstill. I ended up betting him the entire cost of the electric bill that our bill would drop considerably if he turned off the heater before he left for work and then turned it back on when he got home. He tried it and in the first month our bill went from averaging $130/ month to roughly $80. After that, I got no more lip about it!