Money Saving 101 while OTR?

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  1. Debunch

    Debunch Bobtail Member

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    Thank you so much to each and every one of you for the super quick and insightful answers!
     
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  3. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    Order yourself a footlong subway sammich and for 8 dollars that's two meals right there.

    Savings accounts are good and all, but don't leave large sums of money in there for long term. Inflation will chip away at your money. Learn to grow it so that you are getting interest paid back for your money.

    Thats all I got.
     
  4. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Go to bankrate.com to find online banks that offer the highest percentage rate on your money if you are just going to stay liquid. As long as you dont spend money on a woman you'll save a lot of money like me.
     
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  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    I can eat any foot long sub and be hungry 7 minutes later
     
  6. Chinatown

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    You must have diabetes.
     
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  7. Aamcotrans

    Aamcotrans Road Train Member

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    A fridge, crock pot, microwave, and a portable propane grill will pay for itself in 6 months.
     
  8. gokiddogo

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    You could be really cheap (and eat less calories) like I'm currently doing. Learn to eat ravioli right out of the can. It sounds gross, it really isn't bad. ~$1. Chef boyardee overstuffed ravioli is the best kind for this purpose. 400 calories. Throw away can, clean spoon, dry spoon, use again next meal. Easy. Done. For now this is my daily lunch on the days I work. Cereal for breakfast. Can of chunky soup for dinner. Whole day, easily under 10 bucks, and in the 1500 calorie range, never feel hungry.
     
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  9. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Words of wisdom right there I tell ya.
     
  10. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    No atms for me. Get cash back at Walmart or grocery stores.
     
  11. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Ally bank gives 6% on a checking account... .06
     
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