We started out paying more for high speed internet and cutting back on TV programming. Then we called the internet company (we have cable internet) and told them we wanted to lower our speed to the next lowest package to save money. They offered us a lower rate for the same service, locked in for a year! Call around to your service providers and see what they’re willing to do to keep your business. 🙂
We chose to increase our tithing from 10% net to 10% gross. Our income decreased by almost 25% yet every bill got paid. God’s math beats mine every single time….
Groceries, gasoline, electricity, house and car insurance
In other words, essentials. We are not buying more than before, it’s just costing more for the same things. While monthly Medicare premium remained the same for this year, the deductible went up.
We started out paying more for high speed internet and cutting back on TV programming. Then we called the internet company (we have cable internet) and told them we wanted to lower our speed to the next lowest package to save money. They offered us a lower rate for the same service, locked in for a year! Call around to your service providers and see what they’re willing to do to keep your business. 🙂
Ann, I hear ya on the increased cost of things. Our health insurance is a lot more expensive than it was three years ago.
And Shelly, very cool about your move from net to gross on your tithe.
We chose to increase our tithing from 10% net to 10% gross. Our income decreased by almost 25% yet every bill got paid. God’s math beats mine every single time….
Groceries, gasoline, electricity, house and car insurance
In other words, essentials. We are not buying more than before, it’s just costing more for the same things. While monthly Medicare premium remained the same for this year, the deductible went up.