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Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation

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For instance, I’m spending a lot of money each month on my cell phone bill. However, now that I’m not in school I could cut my phone bill back significantly. I could then spend the savings on things that I want, instead of my bill, and then I wouldn’t be hit with the extra cost of lifestyle inflation. Probably not.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. 6 – Eat dinner at home.