We are n't spending much on groceries and have completely quit smoking ... well I guess John still has one or two a day but that has cut down our expenditures nicely . Another nice thing is being wiht my parents is fairly reassuring . Before my job took over my life I was going to the gym everyday and swimming which I enjoyed immensly . However , there are negatives , a big one being that my job has completely taken over my life .

Question: Why does the narrator suddenly have more money ?
Answer: They have gotten rid of their gym membership .They have stopped paying John .They have no need for cigs .None of the above choices .