Earn more,spend less, utilise savings.
Three strategies which a candidate in next week's by-election in West Douglas believes the government needs to concentrate on in the current economic climate.
Social worker and former Rushen MHK Quintin Gill is standing as an independent.
He moved to live in Douglas last year for personal reasons but says he's spent most of his working life in the capital.
Mr Gill says at the moment government is only balancing the budget by dipping into reserves.
'Too early to tell' what caused fire
Crews from across the Island ensured cover was available
Firefighting foam may have killed fish in Silverburn River
People advised not to enter the water for 28 days
Additional road closure for TT filming ahead of MGP qualifying
Sunday morning closure along Quarterbridge and Peel Road
'Knives and sharp implements' left outside charity shops
Fly tipping warning from police after instances outside Crossroads