There are too many times to mention when I have been asked by friends how I stay in Real Estate and Commodities. They say with the cost of fuel and groceries there could not be a possible way that people can afford to purchase homes and such. I have explained more than once that there are many ways to save a buck. Do I always practice what I preach? To be perfectly honest with you for the most part I dont. If I did, based on the next few ideas, I would be in much stronger financial shape. Save these ideas and see if you can add some ideas and lets all share some of these. When you do it, add daily, monthly and yearly. Keep receipts for absolutely everything that you spend money on from necessities to non necessities. You will be amazed at how much money you spent and what you spent it on and how you can save and use that money for much more productive things like homes and cars. See the following few ideas. As I said, add to it and send it around to your friends and associates and you will be amazed. Especially when you add up for the day, month, and year. Thanks, Keith

Lunch: Bring lunch from home

Movies: Rent dvd's

Grocery Shopping: Make a list and stick to it

Dinner: Go out once per week instead of 3-4 times

Soda: Drink water

Gasoline: Walk to work or ride a bike

Car Wash: Wash your own car

Lawn Care: Mow your own lawn

Cocktails on Friday: BBQ at home 

It goes on and on....