How To Save Money Amid The Crazy Inflation

For those who are concerned about the rising costs of EVERYTHING in Singapore,here's tips from El Cheapo

Forget about all your wants and concentrate on your needs.Stop thinking about plasma TV,ipod touch,X box 360s,Nintendo Wii,PS3,Rolex watches,Louis Vuitton handbags,diamond rings

Spend more time reading and exercising (jogging, cycling--free anyway) to keep fit to avoid unnecessary,Medisave depleting illnesses instead of getting involved in bad activities like drinking or chionging.

Avoid any temptation to spend-avoid the shopping centres. Each time, prepare a grocery list and just go to the nearest provision shop and get them... the longer you linger... the more itchy to spend.

Let your tap drip overnight into a pail... free water... the meter can't detect small movements... good for mopping floor.

Learn to fish. There are many ikan selar kuning at Bedok Jetty

Plant some of your own veggies.

Buy good secondhand electrical goods when possible. Save money.

Empty refrigerator and buy smaller fridge as much as possible. Eat 2 meals a day and stay thin. Buy only when needed, do not overload fridge.

Short distance travel use bicycle. Stop using bus/mrt or taxi. Save travel expense.

Use company toilet to bath or s#$% everyday. Save home water usage.

Charge all your batteries in the office (save elec bills)

Surf in the office... or get the cheapest rates

When purchasing computer. Don't buy brand new. Buy secondhand, it is just as good if for normal internet surfing purpose.

Cook yourself and Bring own lunch to work...

DON'T buy any drinks, even softdrinks cos' they're the most unworthy ones... bring a sports water bottle... Keep one in backpack ... one day at least save $2-$3 on drinks

Terminate your Handphone line or just use a $10 pre-paid to check incoming calls ,then call back from landline phone. It may be inconvenient but you are still contactable.

Stop using aircon. Buy electrical fans. Save electricity.

Install window film or tinted glass at home to keep heat away from home. Keep house cool and bring down air-con or fan electrical bill.

Don't buy newspaper..Read from CC or library.Also,there's always the free Today