How Far do you make your dollars Stretch?

[SLAG]

I was Curious ChiefsPlanet..

How far can you Stretch your money?

I know some of you have got well paying jobs, lots of money in savings and investments, etc... but how did you get that way?

I also Know some of you live Check to check, month to month day to day, and just get by but dont really have any savings at all? (cough cough - the boat im in)

If anyone that has good financial know how is willing to share their budget and or stretching stratigies with us that would be great as well

Thanks for you time

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I've watched a #@it ton of cooking shows this year. Learning to cook (or cook new things) saves a ton on food. Hamburger, chicken, and medium priced steaks can be made 1,000 different ways so they don't get old.

Netflix has saved me God only knows how much money in late fees.

Speaking of steak. I'm so jewish that the only time I eat steak is when the butcher has them on clearance at half price. Rib eyes, NY, T-Bones, all around 5 bucks. I buy them and cook them that night.

[ChiefsLV]

I went to college and got a job as a software engineer. Here's some advice though, it's called birth control. Here's a formula to illustrate:

More kids == Higher expenses

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Mr Flopnuts

Speaking of steak. I'm so jewish that the only time I eat steak is when the butcher has them on clearance at half price. Rib eyes, NY, T-Bones, all around 5 bucks. I buy them and cook them that night.

I'll buy the cheaper cuts (sirloin, etc) and cut them in small cubes. Usually cook them in olive oil/scallions/peppers/garlic in a frying pan and then add them to rice/green beans/pasta/chili/etc. The small cubes suck up flavors and you can trim off the gristle and excess fat cheaper steaks tend to have...

[XXXshogunXXX]

I just learned this trick recently on how to stretch the bucks at the movie theater.

I pay for a movie at the movie theater and watch it full. Regardless of the outcome, I complain to the manager about how horrible the movie was and how it did not meet my qualifications as a good movie.

In return, I receive movie passes to watch another movie. Then I'd do the same, and I repeat in a cycle, having only paying for that first movie. The $12 I spent on the first movie can stretch out for years, saving me millions.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I'll buy the cheaper cuts (sirloin, etc) and cut them in small cubes. Usually cook them in olive oil/scallions/peppers/garlic in a frying pan and then add them to rice/green beans/pasta/chili/etc. The small cubes suck up flavors and you can trip off the gristle and excess fat cheaper steaks tend to have...

That sounds like good stuff dude. I'm gonna have to try that. I love using sirloin in chili. It's awesome.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX

I just learned this trick a recently on how to save stretch the bucks at the movie theater.

I pay for a movie at the movie theater and watch it full. Regardless of the outcome, I complain to the manager about how horrible the movie was and how it did not meet my qualifications as a good movie.

In return, I receive movie passes to watch another movie. Then I'd do the same, and I repeat in a cycle, having only paying for that first movie. The $12 I spent on the first movie can stretch out for years, saving me millions.

My $$$ saving tip at the movies is grabbing the big $7 bucket of popcorn someone just tossed in the bucket and tear it. Bring it back to the counter saying you tripped and it ripped so you need a new one, then paying the 0.25 it costs for the refil instead of full price.

Same works for the soda but I wouldn't recomend trying both at the same time...

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Rausch

My $$$ saving tip at the movies is grabbing the big $7 bucket of popcorn someone just tossed in the bucket and tear it. Bring it back to the counter saying you tripped and it ripped so you need a new one, then paying the 0.25 it costs for the refil instead of full price.

Same works for the soda but I wouldn't recomend trying both at the same time...

HEATHEN!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I got $100 that says we don't have a Rausch pile on now. Hmmmmm..........

[stlchiefs]

Originally Posted by Rausch

My $$$ saving tip at the movies is grabbing the big $7 bucket of popcorn someone just tossed in the bucket and tear it. Bring it back to the counter saying you tripped and it ripped so you need a new one, then paying the 0.25 it costs for the refil instead of full price.

Same works for the soda but I wouldn't recomend trying both at the same time...

You hate Big Movie too?

Originally Posted by SLAG

if we get reimbursed from the Insurance company for having a home birth.

Wow. They just fall out at 40 weeks now, huh?

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Wow. They just fall out at 40 weeks now, huh?

[Hammock Parties]

I steal a lot of crap off the internet. I haven't paid for a comic book in years. Not that I read all that many, anyway.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Claythan

I steal a lot of crap off the internet. I haven't paid for a comic book in years. Not that I read all that many, anyway.

I haven't paid for a comic ever. Teh gayness if you ask me.

Oh, and steal your neighbors' unsecured internet access. Then you can use that free internet to look at free porn. That's cheaper than children.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by GonzoRox88

I haven't paid for a comic ever. Teh gayness if you ask me.

Indiana Jones + Giant Squid = awesome

[SLAG]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Wow. They just fall out at 40 weeks now, huh?

I dont get it