Discontinue your Internet service and utilize a wireless “hotspot” where you can connect to the Internet for free. Even the smallest towns tend to have at least one.

Rediscover the radical notion of the library. Imagine Internet access and thousands of books, CDs and DVDs for free!

Volunteer to usher for concerts, plays and other events.

Find low-cost fun in your local paper. Take full advantage of free concerts, events and movies. Check your local newspapers, St. Pete Times and Hernando Today.

When at a concert or movie, avoid buying anything to eat or drink. Some places even let you bring your own snacks. Or visit the “dollar” movies on US 19.

Take turns entertaining with friends holding parties, potlucks or music nights. We had a group that did themed dinner parties that were great fun. The rules were simply, you had to dress the theme and bring a covered dish that matched the theme.

Occasionally, go ahead and spend the money. Saving money’s like going on a diet: If you try to starve yourself, you’ll end up consuming more in the long-run.

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