stretch a dollar

conserve cut down scrimp

manage retrench shepherd skimp stint

be frugal be prudent be sparing cut back cut corners keep within means make ends meet meet a budget pay one's way pinch pennies run tight ship tighten one's belt

spend

squander throw away

cut back skimp

conserve curtail save

be cheap be economical be frugal be prudent be sparing cut corners make ends meet pinch pennies run a tight ship tighten one's belt

spend waste

squander