Even before 47 2.0 started I put into effect an underconsumption budget and in preparation for my leaner retirement in 5 years. Trying to see if I can live on that fixed income. I’m on a ‘buy nothing but food and gas’ 1 year challenge right now. I slipped up and bought a book last week but am plugging away.
Even before 47 2.0 started I put into effect an underconsumption budget and in preparation for my leaner retirement in 5 years. Trying to see if I can live on that fixed income. I’m on a ‘buy nothing but food and gas’ 1 year challenge right now. I slipped up and bought a book last week but am plugging away.
Financially, I’m banking through a credit union where 100% of my paycheck comes in and goes out — necessary living expenses, retirement funds, and cash for food and gas. Keeping debit card at home and cc’s at zero balance. One credit card in my wallet for emergencies. Not using them for anything anymore — even the slimy ‘rewards’.
No Amazon. No social media. Nothing.
Check out the app ‘Goods Unite Us’ to help with decision about where you spend your money.
WOW! This person really gets it. Put a crimp in the profits of monolithic, conglomerate businesses.
If they see their profits decreasing, they will fire people, yes-a temporary problem but labor shortages will help them get another job, BUT they must lower prices, change their PR, divest companies they own etc.
I'm using cash now whenebver I can-no credit cards. That should lower prices because businesses pay credit card companies a fee.
I'm changing my banking to credit unions which guarantees their deposits themselves and doesn't depend on FDIC, which has come to trump/Musk attention as a way to cut government spending.
Good on you! Keep it up and suss out the oligarchs. Imagine if every American went back to living like it was 1980’s or earlier — shopping local, IRL, living within one’s means. Sigh.
Even before 47 2.0 started I put into effect an underconsumption budget and in preparation for my leaner retirement in 5 years. Trying to see if I can live on that fixed income. I’m on a ‘buy nothing but food and gas’ 1 year challenge right now. I slipped up and bought a book last week but am plugging away.
Financially, I’m banking through a credit union where 100% of my paycheck comes in and goes out — necessary living expenses, retirement funds, and cash for food and gas. Keeping debit card at home and cc’s at zero balance. One credit card in my wallet for emergencies. Not using them for anything anymore — even the slimy ‘rewards’.
No Amazon. No social media. Nothing.
Check out the app ‘Goods Unite Us’ to help with decision about where you spend your money.
WOW! This person really gets it. Put a crimp in the profits of monolithic, conglomerate businesses.
If they see their profits decreasing, they will fire people, yes-a temporary problem but labor shortages will help them get another job, BUT they must lower prices, change their PR, divest companies they own etc.
I'm using cash now whenebver I can-no credit cards. That should lower prices because businesses pay credit card companies a fee.
I'm changing my banking to credit unions which guarantees their deposits themselves and doesn't depend on FDIC, which has come to trump/Musk attention as a way to cut government spending.
They need us.. it's the first I heard of a boycott on Feb 28th.
I understand what I have to do.
I checked and it is real thing but not many people know about it. Too bad.
Let's keep spreading the word! Feb 28 is BUY NOTHING DAY!
Good on you! Keep it up and suss out the oligarchs. Imagine if every American went back to living like it was 1980’s or earlier — shopping local, IRL, living within one’s means. Sigh.
" . . . or earlier. . . " You mean like when women couldn't get credit in their own names? The good old days weren't always good for everybody.