I find pulling it on a rack until it screams for mercy works.... sorry i couldn't help myself.

Buying generic food items helps, dropping off any and all luxury stuff like eating out, don't drive if you can avoid it and staying home. buying small presents for people instead of large ones. Repairing my own car instead of taking it to the dealer (who usually just messes it up anyway).

Cut back on wants and focus on needs. Buy generic if you can, remove any subscription plans or cut out cable. Find free things to do in your area. Any unnecessary expenses cut out. Landscapers, cleaning ladies, reduce the heat in home and layer up. Shut lights in a room you are not using. Line dry clothes instead of a dryer. Don't use cleaning wipes, and just buy the spray bottle cleaner and use rags or just use white vinegar to clean some surfaces. Don't buy bottled water or canned drinks.

My Grammy said "one on, one in the wash, one in the draw...Sleep Over Night to determine if a 'want/need' purchase.

I live with two incomes, social security, pension...in addition I work 2 days a week cleaning a house for a dear lady.

I froze my bank cards, and only use one credit card where I earn a percentage on purchases. The money I earn from cleaning I use for the month purchases of food for me and my cat.

Goldielocks5 has great ideas!!

I pay a part of my rent in barter with my dear friend/landlord... So I clean his place twice a month and I do all laundry and some cooking and for that I get a really cute little apt that I couldn't have had otherwise

I agree with needs vs wants... You can have coffee with friends at one of your homes instead of going out to a coffee shop

Second hand stores are great for little treasures

I agree with ml with regards to credit... Limit it and be careful with it

The other thing you can try is the envelope method. Put cash in there for groceries only allow X amount. Alot of the food we buy we really don't need or throw out. You can do the same with other necessities. There are great low budget recipes out there for healthy eating. Watch ads, clip coupons. Target has that app for rewards, and they price match!

The other thing I found nice is when the debit card rounds up and puts that change into savings.

Everyone and Everybody seems to be on a strict budget! And don’t bother with inflation…. Most items not worth the hyperinflation spike! Find the best way to spend a dollar even and make it a challenge to keep… that’s the best way to stretch a dollar… know where you invest your dollar.