Your lifestyle for less
The economy is more sluggish than Michael Moore on a treadmill, but does that mean you should be depriving yourself? Hell, no. Here’s how to do what you love at bargain basement prices that would make Mr. Burns blush.
By Photographs by Lisa Predko
 | You’re a broke student: You’ve mastered the three Rs (reading, writing and ramen), but your shrinking bank account suggests you’re still failing economics. Restructure your budget so you can go farther south than Hyde Park for spring break—while getting the books you need to graduate. |
 | You’re an art major: Self-employed artists have tons of extra free time but little cash to enjoy it. You need to get out and get inspired, but you can’t just be throwing money around when your paychecks are unpredictable. Here’s how to cut corners without losing your artistic edge. |
 | You’re a fashion fiend: Dolly Parton once said, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” But what about doing it the other way around? H&M and Target are always good places to start when building a fashion-forward wardrobe, but there are other ways the budget-savvy can walk away looking like a million bucks. |
