Skip to main content

10 ways to live rich on less money


By Glamour Magazine, on Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:23am PDT

Forget the latest economic news from the Federal Reserve--these real women's tips are far more useful. Here's how to save where you can, to splurge where you must. For more ways to save on fall fashion, check out Glamour's "So Chic, So Cheap" fashion picks for fall--everything's under $50!

1. "I froze my credit--literally. I filled an ice bucket halfway with water and stuck it in the freezer. Then I taped my credit card to the block of ice, poured in more water and froze that, too, so my credit card was stuck in the center. No more thoughtless purchases!" --Shannon Morrison, 22, Charlotte, N.C.

2. "I go to department stores and try on all the designer jeans to see what size I am. Then I find those same jeans on eBay and buy them for less. I save hundreds of dollars." --Amy Leibowitz, 23, Fair Lawn, N.J.

3. "My fiance has a large planter that he puts his change in every day. I teased him mercilessly until he rolled his coins and had $1,350! I started throwing my money in there too. We've accumulated another $1,000, which helped pay for our wedding." --Julie Phillips, 34, New York City

4. "I used to treat myself to a mani-pedi every weekend, but that simple indulgence was a burden on my wallet. So I bought the essential supplies for $50 and started practicing at home. Now I give myself a mani-pedi for practically nothing."--Jacquleen Alagozian, 26, Montebello, Calif.

5. "I go to flea markets and find cool accessories that can make a plain sweater look totally new. For example, for an eclectic look, I'll replace flat plastic buttons with a great vintage set." --Amanda Burigatto, 27, Brooklyn

6. "Each Monday I take out a $10 bill for extras, such as gum and snacks throughout the week. Not only do I think hard about my purchases, I buy less unhealthy food." --Ashley Dow, 25, Richmond, Va.

7. "Last year I must have spent $10,000 at the spa. Now, in part because of the gas crunch, I've learned to create my own spa experience at home. I fill up a tub with hot water and add some Epsom salts or sea salt. I feel just as pampered without spending tons of cash." --Jill Elizabeth Westfall, 36, Atlanta

8. "I shop online where I can get free shipping. No gas costs and, even better, if I don't like what I bought, free returns!" --Shama Hyder, 23, Dallas

9. "I love designer clothes but cannot afford the designer price. So I primarily shop at sample sales. I recently snagged two shirts worth about $400 for only $40 each!" For online designer sales, check out hautelook.com. --Jen Konare, 33, Los Angeles

10. "After getting my first full-time job, I also took a temporary weekend job to help pay for a trip I'd been planning. Each and every paycheck from that second job went into a separate checking account. After six months, I had enough for a European vacation!" --Ryan Todd, 25, Santa Clarita, Calif.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I do what Jen does and shop at sample sale sites like hautelook.com. They have serious deals where items are 75% off! It's amazing to get such high end designer clothes for so cheap.
September 30, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

13 Qualities Every Leader Should Have

www.menshealth.com Leadership is one tough-to-figure art. That's why the Constitution devotes only a few hundred words to describing the president's job, and fewer still—not one—to the kind of person the chief exec ought to be. But take heart. We've figured out what makes a fellow worth following. Our leader-of-the-free-world specs come without reference to public policy. Great presidents can believe in big government or in small, and they can be born on Park Avenue or among the amber waves. We're fed up with the sneers, with the divisive polemics about who's a slacker because he didn't serve and who's a hero because he did. Mostly, we're impatient with insinuations that liberals don't believe in family and conservatives don't believe in civil rights. Our studies show that millions of people in Massachusetts have values and millions more in Texas have brains. Here are some qualities of mind and heart that will serve our republic well from either
Post a Comment
Read more

You've Been Making Chicken Breasts All Wrong - Here's the Right Way to Do It For Weight Loss

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a staple for healthy eaters everywhere - they're lean and they're an excellent source of protein, but all too often they're also bone-dry and flavourless. This could lead anyone astray from healthy eating! Fortunately, Disneyland Resort Executive Chef Chris Faulkner has a solution for dried up, unappetising chicken. As a star chef and Ironman triathlete, he knows how to fuel a body in a way that also tastes delicious (read: gourmet sports nutrition!). As Chef Chris told us during our Lunch 'N Learn cooking class at Disneyland, "Cook the breast with the skin on, then take it off to keep the chicken juicier. You'll save calories by removing the skin, but you'll have more flavour and better texture." Don't forget to brine your chicken, too. His recipe: lemon juice, orange juice, salt, peppercorns, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and sliced lemons, limes, and oranges. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add ice to cool
Post a Comment
Read more

Vitamins A and E: Why are these antioxidants good for you?

Gerontologist Denham Harman, also known as the ‘father of the free radical theory of ageing’, was the first to discover the concept of free radicals in 1954. Free radicals are now suggested as one of the major contributors to ageing. Free radicals are reactive molecules and are involved in disease development. Sources of free radicals include stress, pollution as well as smoking and high alcohol consumption. The need for antioxidants in our daily life is thus crucial due to increased exposure to such free radicals. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are thought to be able to slow down ageing and thus improve skin health through preventing reactive oxygen species from causing damage to our biological system. This is done by detoxifying these reactive oxygen species and thus be able to repair the resulting damage on proteins, fats, and DNA. Antioxidants are also capable of repairing damaged molecules like your DNA, can promote the destruction of cancer cells, and thus stop canc
Post a Comment
Read more