I am blessed to have very affordable rent, (I rent out a room in a house) negotiated a low cell phone bill, and meal prep all my meals so my food cost is about $40/week or $160/mo.

As a thought experiment, if we got to vote on it, and we knew for sure we can stop corona in 1 month if we either a) printed trillions we don't have, or b) give up our cell phones for 1 month....what would the final tally be? 

We give the tenants our office number and all our personal cell phone numbers.

Example someone on the cell phone looking down seemingly unaware of their surroundings versus a person walking tall, head up, scanning the area as they walk. 

They can't work, but they can smoke and drink and party and travel out of state to a friend's wedding, and keep the cell phone and wireless service going to post selfies on Instagram and Facebook. 

Be VERY transparent and show them-- it's their choice to prioritize you over say a cell phone bill. 

my first thought...where is my cell phone

Another number used for filling out forms, used for "throw away" purposes - for my second number I use the phone number to retrieve calls for my cell phone carrier.

It allows for other bills to be applied toward your credit score such as your cell phone bill or your electric bill or rent if you live in an apartment.

Flip cell phones, couches, and appliances like washer & dryers.