How to survive on a single income
Working costs money, and the reality is that if you're clever, you can give up your second income without going into financial freefall. If you add up the costs of commuting, your working wardrobe, nights out with your colleagues, dry cleaning, lunches, coffees and more, you'll be amazed at how much can be saved. Remember that childcare also often eats up a substantial portion of your salary.
Living on One Salary is Still Possible in America
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How to Survive On One Income
- Live Someplace Cheap
- Don't Do Debt
- Plan Your Spending
- Be Prepared to Say "No"
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Top tips for survival on a single income
• Go slowly. You're not going to change overnight
• Be committed
• Borrow books from the library on how to save money
• Find which money saving techniques work for you and stick to them
• Think of ways to save money on your grocery bills such as avoiding costly pre-prepared foods
• Make a note in your diary to review your personal finances at least every six months
• Work with a friend who also wants to save money
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