How to economize home costs
Work out where the money is going.
It is vital to know where your money is going. It is not possible to find areas where you can save if you do not have a clear picture of exactly what you are spending your money on.

Carry a little ledger or notebook around with you and jot down every penny that you spend. While it is obvious to include expenses such as rent, utilities, groceries and gasoline, you must also include all small amounts such as morning coffee, lunch take-out, snacks or lottery tickets.

A second woman practices floor gymnastics. The two women are shown performing the same action in turn. the first woman

is shown practicing more floor gymnastics, with occasional slow motion replays of her action.

The man and the boy arm wrestle as the boy grimaces. The man lets the boy win and jumps up pretending to be upset. the referee

holds the boys hand in the air and a man hands the boy a sucker.

How to live with a college roommate who is your total opposite
Get to know each other.
If you decide from the very first time you meet that you're too different to possibly like each other, you will certainly set yourself up for a miserable situation. You don't have to be best friends, but getting to know one another will help you at least establish friendly conversations.
Figure out what you have in common. You might be total opposites on most things, but you will have at least one thing in common.