How Do You Live Better On A Tight Budget?
Whether you are buried in debt, have met with hard times or have a fixed income, living on a tight budget can be difficult. Yet, for many, the reality of frugal living is not as bad as it may seem. In fact, it is somewhat trendy and earth conscious. Tight budget life for low-income individuals poses additional challenges, but as long as you have enough money to meet essential costs of living, it is doable. Determine your positive financial goals for living on a tight budget and write them down. As you cement the positive reasons for financial sacrifice this helps improve your perspective on material losses. Rather than focus on the negative (say to “Pay off the IRS”) articulate goals in a positive way, such as “Gain freedom from financial worry.” Learn basic do-it-yourself (DIY) maintenance. Many items can be fixed with a simple screwdriver or a bit of super glue and a dose of patience. Rethink new uses for old items or experiment with craft work. Rather than live with ugly, worn-out m
