When it comes to spending money, we can all find something to cut back on. But even when our consumer culture meets the Great Recession, changing our attitudes and actions about money isn’t always easy. While learning to do without can be difficult, it’s also a great time to learn how to simplify our lives and invest in the community instead of the latest fads. Living on less means conserving energy, reusing our resources and making every dollar count.
This GOOD issue is filled with ideas on how to have fun on the cheap, help others and improve our financial literacy.
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Make It Count
Budget 101
Having Fun In Jackson On A Dime – Or Less
Just Say No To Plastic Bags
Swap Your Clothes, Save Money
Promote Your Band for Free
Feeding A Family Of 4 For $10
Eat Out, Eat Local
The Price Of Getting Sick
Generation Debt
Reducing Energy Costs
How To Start Your Own Business
The Cost Of Cars & Oil
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The Mississippi Free Press produced this story through the MFP Solutions Lab, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network. This series digs into Mississippi’s systemic issues and sheds light on responses to them in other communities. Beyond just reporting on problems, these stories interrogate their causes and inspect potential solutions.
