Hell this ones too easy, I ve heard the answer over and over right here on FR, start your own business, go door to door, have a bake sale! I wish to God I was being sarcastic!
I probably don't get the part about being sarcastic, but there is only so much that can be done by cutting expenses. As your income shrinks you can only cut your expenses so far and then the effect of further cuts is limited. For example, saving money by buying bread at a discount is a good idea, but if you only buy $14.00 in bread a month, getting it at 50% off only generates $7.00 in cash.
Trying to find a new income source can be difficult, but even infrequent and fairly small amounts of new income help overall. For example, even a couple of $300 interior painting jobs per year will make more of a difference than $35 a month in savings. One small painting job a month adds $3600 a year to the top line, and one every two weeks adds over $7,500.
Efficiently spending money is important, but focusing on more income usually is more effective.
One of the great blessings in my life was going out on my own when I was in my 20's. I never looked back. Some years were pretty tough, but because I was building my future it didn't seem so bad. One thing I have learned over the years is not everyone is cut out to run their own business. The stress alone can be too hard.
Being happy includes knowing your limits.
“have a bake sale”
***knock knock knock***
Hi. Im from the government. Do you have the proper permits to sell cakes and cookies you baked? Is your kitchen up to government standards? Do you have your sales tax ID? Did you have any help? If so, are you paying minimum wage and social security taxes?