Tip 29: Drop newspapers and magazines

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Tip 29: Drop newspapers and magazines

There is lots of free news and articles available on the internet. Dropping the daily newspaper was one of my first reactions a few years ago in the economic downturn around 2008. I like getting a newspaper, but it is not really necessary for me. I still buy a Saturday newspaper most weekends- I like the coupons, and having newspaper around is handy for starting fires and to use to protect surfaces during painting projects.
I still get a few magazines, many subscriptions work out to about $1 per issue. Magazine subscriptions were another area that I cut back in 2008. I had gradually subscribed to more magazines without eliminating any and was receiving more than I actually read every month. I liked them all, but did not need them all. There are all kinds of interesting things you can read on the internet free at any time. Tip #101 has a good suggestion for free reading material that can help replace newspapers or magazines.

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