15 Tips on How To Live Like The Rich, Even on a Tight Budget

Cut the Cost of Groceries

“Being smart with your food dollars doesn’t mean subsisting on cold oatmeal and six-for-a-dollar ramen,” Freedman said. “Delicious, easy-to-prepare meals are possible on a tight budget.”

The key to saving money on groceries is planning your weekly menu and shopping list based on what’s discounted at the supermarket. Check your grocer’s website for its weekly ad, or pick one up as you head into the store. Also, browse your supermarket’s clearance rack for deeply discounted items and the “manager’s special” meat bin for items marked down 30 to 50 percent for being near the sell-by date.