We're poor. Today was my last day working which means we are now a one income household. And we have two mortgages (hopefully for not much longer).
Ok, so we aren't really poor, but cutting out one income will definitely be a challenge.
We both were very fortunate not to have to rely on federal funding during the undergrad/med school days (thank you parents, grandparents and scholarships), but not anymore. I'm really proud to say that I filled out the FAFSA all by myself.
In all honesty, it will be a challenge this year and over the past few weeks we have recently adjusted our spending habits. (Did you see my post below about Ebay?). By making a few adjustments, we've already found ways to cut back.
We have also reevaluated our phone plans and are saving about $50/month on that. Oh, by the way, please don't call us unless you are a Verizon customer. If you aren't, you can call us after 9pm. Or just shoot us an email :)
We have also reevaluated our phone plans and are saving about $50/month on that. Oh, by the way, please don't call us unless you are a Verizon customer. If you aren't, you can call us after 9pm. Or just shoot us an email :)
Sumeet's into (over) analyzing EVERYTHING, including things like how tire pressure can affect gas mileage or not accelerating downhill and just cruising. I like to save money as much as the next person, but he definitely is a true saver.
We've already cut back on eating out and discovered we're pretty great cooks (plus that gives us a chance to use all of our new kitchen goodies we got for the wedding)! Of course we still like to eat out and in the past we have found great deals through Channel 5's dining out deals or on Restaurants.com
I've always been "money conscious". Sumeet takes it to the next level. I totally used to make fun of him as he cut coupons every weekend proclaiming "Molly, the paper totally pays for itself with all these coupons!". Of course, I'm so glad he has these little money-saving tricks up he sleeves.
Though the next year, we may be in fact a little "poorer", I'm definitely excited for this next chapter in my life. I know that the sacrifices we make this year in the long run won't really seem like a big deal. Plus, when I'm sitting in my corner office, running some large corporation, I'll probably still be cutting coupons :)
I'll be off-line for a few days...but have a great weekend!
Though the next year, we may be in fact a little "poorer", I'm definitely excited for this next chapter in my life. I know that the sacrifices we make this year in the long run won't really seem like a big deal. Plus, when I'm sitting in my corner office, running some large corporation, I'll probably still be cutting coupons :)
I'll be off-line for a few days...but have a great weekend!
1 comment:
molly i am trying to save money regarding alabama power (mainly because i hate them because they cut my trees with out asking). Therfore now I do not use my dryer (unless it is a dryer emergency)I saved 10 dollars this month. I also set my air to be automatic. Therefore it is cool at night and goes up during the day. Also if you do not turn lights on in your house that helps. Billy hates it because I will not let him turn light on in the house.
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