Short of stealing and living in your mom's basement how do you manage to keep your expenses down? What are you doing or not doing to minimise cost of living and being thrifty? Remember time is a factor
So make a list of pros and cons for an idea to be viable.

Mom’s basement it is

Don't use credit.
Was ez.

Eat healthy and more fiber so you need less toiletpaper

I steal and live in my mom's basement and set all my clocks to run at half speed so time is less of a factor

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The Rogue Encampment

if its a really bleak week, like around christmas when im absolutely tapped, i just down grade my food. switch to ramen packets or the cheap cheap bologna and bread for sammiches.

I eat instant ramen and dress it up with sauces/vegitables/meats... It's been my cheap meal for a long time.

Food and rent are biggest expenses , also car

Don't major in minor things