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Mostly due to personal budgeting reasons I have dramatically reduced my consumption over the last month. To reinforce this behavior, I am looking at the benefits this will provide for the planet as well as my wallet. I am not going to go AOC on you guys but would like to inspire others to buy less and use less too.
At this point I have mostly focused on cutting back on firearm related spending and groceries. I made a budget that accounts for every dollar before it is spent. In the budget, I allowed for about 23% of my take home income to be spent on personal consumption, including, fuel, groceries, personal care, clothing, entertainment, etc. I am hoping to get by each month without spending the entire 23%.
When I have to buy hard goods or clothing, I will search for private party sources before hitting up retail stores.
If you have reduced your consumption in your life, why did you do it and what did you cut back on?
At this point I have mostly focused on cutting back on firearm related spending and groceries. I made a budget that accounts for every dollar before it is spent. In the budget, I allowed for about 23% of my take home income to be spent on personal consumption, including, fuel, groceries, personal care, clothing, entertainment, etc. I am hoping to get by each month without spending the entire 23%.
When I have to buy hard goods or clothing, I will search for private party sources before hitting up retail stores.
If you have reduced your consumption in your life, why did you do it and what did you cut back on?