The NYTimes has a new section where viewers can post recommendations on how to cope with the economic downturn. Here are a few examples:
Ditch your cable box and consume your media for free on the Internet over “borrowed” WiFi.
Actually wear the clothes you own (OMG).
Make a bag lunch and add two pieces of fruit & a sank bar and some tea bags. You’ll save 10 to 15 bucks a day = 200 to 300 dollars a month!
Have rich friends.
And my favorite:
I married a man whose house is already all paid for…
Some more:
Canceling the gym membership and getting exercise through yard work, walks instead.
— @patrickbeeson, via Twitter
Discount cards from charity organisations that have clothing manufactured overseas. This way you’ll be feeling like a million dollars.
— Charles Schwab, West Indies
Drink water. It’s good for you and free!
— B. DeCoursey, DC
Husband and I start the week with a set amount of cash. When you run out, you have to borrow from the other person. Keeps you accountable!
— mj, Brooklyn, NY