When I am short on money, I know that it is time to decide to live within my means. One thing that has been bothering me for months was the amount of money I spend on fuel. I decided that it was time to do something about it. I took the matter into my own hands and started planning the way I use my car. I only go where I really have to. For example, I try to only go to places to shop that are on my way to work. If a grocery store is too far, I do not bother to go there anymore. I used to drive for fun in the past taking my family to various places around the town, but I do not do it anymore as I try to save money on gas.