Comments on: Monthly Cash Drains

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:28:20 +0000

ldh, good point on health. With medical bills being the top reason for bankruptcy, things that improve health, like exercise and eating well are good preventative measures. The main thing for gym membership is to actually take full advantage of it.

Theresa, I don’t know the situation in Canada, but often times the service provider may have a package that is suited to your needs and cheaper (like fewer minutes or less channels), or combined services. We have internet and mobile with one provider and receive a discount. Doesn’t hurt to ask.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:35:45 +0000

This post is a great reminder to try to keep our monthly bills lower. I have not yet had the courage to call and try to negotiate for lower bills i.e, cellphones, satellite, etc. I am in Canada, and I just don’t hear of people doing this with much success. I guess it can’t hurt to ask though.

Great post.

By: ldh

ldh — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:31:07 +0000

A note on gym membership: There are some areas of the country (like mine) where (free outdoor) exercise is pretty tough in winter (running, walking, etc.) While of course a gym membership is pretty useless if you don’t use it, the $50 we spend monthly will hopefully save us from vastly more expensive health related issues in the future.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:44:55 +0000

Jennifer, indeed, it adds up quickly.

cassie, good job.

By: cassie

cassie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:24:42 +0000

my husband just got rid of his cellphone completely, because his work now pays for his phone! this saves us about $50 a month!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:19:04 +0000

We always try to minimize our monthly bills. It really does help the budget go farther.