Money Saving Tips on the Oprah Show Today 10/8

Okay, the chatter on the news and on the Internet is all money-minded. Over and over again, we are hearing that America has been living beyond its means and the credit market is stretched too thin. Wow, I am so thankful I am taking FPU at this time! I feel ahead of the cheetah (even just a 1/2 step is enough at this point). I tuned in on the Oprah show today because it had something I was interested in - the Thriftiest Family in America. What are they doing to save a buck, I wondered?



I wanted to pass on the link from the show to help my fellow Gazelles. What can you do to live within your means? If you go to the above link there is help on cutting costs at the Grocery Store, as well as other ways to save. The gist of the show today was making a mind-shift and being aware of where you are spending your money. I think many of us are worried that our quality of life may change, however as they kept pointing out its quality time you spend with family and friends, not the things. The Thriftiest Family also stated to do a lot of research in taking advantage of local resources to have fun, i.e. renting a DVD or Video from your Local Library for free, eating at restaurants where children eat for free, or using coupons. I think we can all learn a bit here, but its the follow through - its the mind shift we need to make to be and do better.


Hope this helps a bit.