Comments on: Ways to save money - Look like a hobo http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:16:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Budgeting - Putting things in perspective | journey2retirement.com Blog http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-10 Budgeting - Putting things in perspective | journey2retirement.com Blog Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:13:33 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-10 [...]  I used to eat out every day with my co workers, but I started bringing lunch from home. I also cut my entertainment budget quite a lot, cut my gym membership, downgraded my high speed internet service for a slower one and some other lifestyle changes (started dressing like a hobo). The table above represents my budget after these sacrifices. Once I’m done with my car loans, then I’ll probably adjust this table and allow myself a little bit more of entertainment and increase my work lunch budget a bit. [...] [...]  I used to eat out every day with my co workers, but I started bringing lunch from home. I also cut my entertainment budget quite a lot, cut my gym membership, downgraded my high speed internet service for a slower one and some other lifestyle changes (started dressing like a hobo). The table above represents my budget after these sacrifices. Once I’m done with my car loans, then I’ll probably adjust this table and allow myself a little bit more of entertainment and increase my work lunch budget a bit. [...]

]]> By: Journey2Retirement http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-9 Journey2Retirement Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:32:21 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-9 The problem with buzz cuts, is that you would have to do it at home. I have friends that spend $15 every 2 weeks to keep their buzz cuts. I'm comfortable with my "hobo looks", but if you can do it at home, then it's a great suggestion :) The problem with buzz cuts, is that you would have to do it at home. I have friends that spend $15 every 2 weeks to keep their buzz cuts. I’m comfortable with my “hobo looks”, but if you can do it at home, then it’s a great suggestion :)

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-8 Barbara Swafford Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:48:28 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-8 Great concept. I agree on being conservative with clothes spending. I'm a big believer in 'shopping in my closet", mixing and matching, checking for deals at discount stores like Ross Dress For Less and TJ Maxx. Walmart has the best prices on essentials, and some of their clothes, aren't bad. As fast as styles change, who wants to spend hundreds on a "fad". Spend that money on something that will last, or better yet, bank those savings. After looking at your budget, just think, you could save on haircuts, by getting a "buzz cut". That's what my husband does, plus he feels he fits right in with the "younguns". Keep up the great blog. I'll check back soon. Great concept. I agree on being conservative with clothes spending. I’m a big believer in ’shopping in my closet”, mixing and matching, checking for deals at discount stores like Ross Dress For Less and TJ Maxx. Walmart has the best prices on essentials, and some of their clothes, aren’t bad. As fast as styles change, who wants to spend hundreds on a “fad”. Spend that money on something that will last, or better yet, bank those savings.

After looking at your budget, just think, you could save on haircuts, by getting a “buzz cut”. That’s what my husband does, plus he feels he fits right in with the “younguns”.

Keep up the great blog. I’ll check back soon.

]]> By: Jack http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-7 Jack Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:14:48 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-7 Maybe you are right. But sometimes you need to be wearing nice clothes while working. Let's say you are a layer, for instance. Maybe you are right. But sometimes you need to be wearing nice clothes while working. Let’s say you are a layer, for instance.

]]> By: Career Advice, Student Debt Strategies and How To Save Money: My Carnival Picks » Silicon Valley Blog About Money http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-6 Career Advice, Student Debt Strategies and How To Save Money: My Carnival Picks » Silicon Valley Blog About Money Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:05:05 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-6 [...] Ways to save money - Look like a hobo by Journey2Retirement [...] [...] Ways to save money - Look like a hobo by Journey2Retirement [...]

]]> By: Festival of Frugality 79 | journey2retirement.com Blog http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-5 Festival of Frugality 79 | journey2retirement.com Blog Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:22:35 +0000 http://journey2retirement.com/blog/2007/06/09/ways-to-save-money-look-like-a-hobo/#comment-5 [...]  Journey2Retirement participated in its first Festival of Frugality, hosted at Finance Is Personal with the entertaining and sad-but-true article “Save Money - Dress like a hobo“. [...] [...]  Journey2Retirement participated in its first Festival of Frugality, hosted at Finance Is Personal with the entertaining and sad-but-true article “Save Money - Dress like a hobo“. [...]

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