Ways to save so you can splurge on what you want!

live_rich_on_less.jpgWhen you have expensive taste, it's hard to hold back from the good stuff. When you're shopping, that Louis Vuitton bag just calls to you. Well, sacrifice your taste level no longer. We've got a plan to help you live rich without spending that way.

Bidding War
Instead of splurging on designer jeans, turn to eBay. Check out a high-end store and try on the jeans -- but save your purchase for later. Once you know what size you and what style works best on your bod, find them online and bid away.

At-Home Hookup
Instead of spending a chunk of money each week, buy all the necessary supplies for mani-pedis and do them at home. Turn it into a ritual with a gal pal and save both of you money.

Keep the Change
You have no idea how much money you can accumulate by dumping your change into one collective spot and eventually cashing it in. Instead of dumping the day's nickels and dimes on a dresser or somewhere else they can roll away, dump them into an unused planter and watch money grow on trees.

Cash it in

Got a cash-sucker of a vending machine at work? Don't donate all your change to the junk food cause. Set aside a $10 bill at the beginning of the week and use that -- and only that -- for your cravings.

Take a Sample
Love designer clothes but refuse to pay their prices? Us too. Two words: "Sample Sale." You can get items at an 80 percent discount without compromising on quality.


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I was so bummed that I only caught the end of your show today about ways to make money and living it up in this economy. I came on here hoping to find it, but I guess it's too new. I think your show is so resourcful and interested. I used to be annoyed if my lunch break was before your show started, but since I got laid off two days ago, I can watch it whenever I want!
 
Hello Tyra, I have found one of the best ways to save money and still live wonderfully....drum-roll please, stop comparing yourself. I found that if I just stop comparing myself and the things I have to what someone else has I save money and I feel better about myself. You see I live in Michigan and so many people are losing their jobs,feeling so bad about themselves, and living in fear of layoffs.It is getting bad! But I simply focus on what I can be thankful for and enjoy the time Christ has given me. Thanks for the living on less article, SJ
 
Great advice for all, in these tough economic times. Tyra your the best!!
 
wow thanks for this! it's really smart and well-written!
 
Omg I can't believe I' am write to you, I never thou that I was just a email away from you. This is the greatest opprotunity I luv your Show I watch it at any chance I get. I' am a full-time student, single mother and a worker who never have time for herself but if I ever do my wish would be to see you gurl. Seriously I'am very nerious writing to you. I'm from Sudan. I was sent here at age 13,I haven't seen my family for over 10years Tyra I miss them so much, my son is my only life here but some time I feel like a lost soul wondering if I could ever be found. Gurl I have mad motivation, decation and hell a luv for people, I always tent to work 10 time hard to pursuit happiness for others that I forget about myself but thats ok with me Tyra because all I want is to be found. I watch Solang on your show she motivated me a lot A strong single mother who is living her dream being a wonderful mother and a single. I really admire your hard work alot and hope that you can do a little miracle in my life I need it but I know another single mother might need it more than me. I always wanted to be a model but am Drak I don't think am pretty or good enough but I do have the drived to get what I want no matter what gurl and thats what make me who I'am all I need is a chance and Opprotunity. God bless.
 
Dear Tyra, You are my last hope. I have exhausted all my options and I have no where to turn. I am in debt and its not because I am a shopaholic. My husband left me with a 3 month old child and filed for a divorce. He took everything. He took our home, van, curtains, everything except the breast milk for my cjild and my daughter. I have moved every year because I just cannot afford to survive. I have several debt collectors calling harrassing me, my family, baby sitters, and friends. I explain to them I cannot even afford to pay my utilities in full, I am behind in rent, and have madical bills pilling up I cannot afford to pay. I do home day care and most of the time it is successful but right now it is low in enrollments due to the economy. My fiancee' has helped alot but he is now in the red too. We are planning to be married on May 9,2009. We hope to go too La Jolla, Ca and hit Disney, Sea World, swim with the dolphins, and make memories for the three of us as we begin as a broken family because Mike is not her Dad. I am surrounded by drama and yet I always try to help others. I have taken in foster children, had 3 homeless families to come and stay with me until they could get on their feet (charging them discounted rent). It is also not unheard of for me to pick up some one waiting for the bus due to snow or rain or even too hot. What I am asking is if you can, please help me financially so I can have the wedding we so desire and begin our lives together



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