For 3 years ago my husband lost all of his overtime. He had worked it steadily for 8 years.
Then the hours got cut to 20 a week.
I had no idea what I would do. But we have managed to make it. I just thank God everyday we still both have jobs
Last year out house payment went UP over 200 $$ a month (new school higher property taxes. and now we have a school income tax)
Needless to say.
We do not eat out.
My son started packing his lunch.
We dont go anywhere that isnt needed because of gas prices.
I use coupons everytime I shop. The prices of groceries are crazy I feel like crying everytime I leave the grocery store. Everything cost more and is packaged smaller. We eat ALOT less meat and alot more pasta. I usually by store brand unless I have a really good coupon.
I cut the cell phone minutes.
I turned off my internet for a month so I could get back in at a 15 dollar monthly rate.
I havnt bought any fabric in months.
We dont buy new clothes unless absolutley needed.
I closed charge cards so we could get a reduced interest rate.
We are trying to move back into the cash only times.