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During a downturn in the economy, Americans in general, find that their paychecks -- or lack thereof -- are not adequate to cover their current lifestyles. Many have had to start making lifestyle changes to adjust to their current spending power or financial situation. If you are one of the many that needs to make some changes, there are a few tips to help you downsize your lifestyle.
Eating take out has become an epidemic in the US. Healthy food is not served in fast food restaurants. We know we should be saving the money, and cooking at home but cringe when we see our own stove. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, American households in 2003 spent an average $2,211 a year, on eating take out. Stop! Break the cycle and teach yourself to avoid fast food and make better and healthier food choices!
When you're just too tired to cook, you may still save money when eating out. As long as you're not going out every night, eating at a restaurant doesn't have to be a strain on the budget. Be strategic when it comes to ordering your dinner and cut out the unnecessary extras that accompany the main course.
The cost of food keeps rising, and higher prices are affecting more than just restaurant menus. Grocery stores, big box warehouses, movie theaters and even farmer's markets have fallen prey to the heavy burden of inflation. Eating on $10 a day is much tougher than it used to be.
