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5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Live a Frugal Life
Live a frugal life, live below your means, save more money, spend less money, save money on household expenses… Here are 5 things you can do right now to live a frugal life (and cut unnecessary spending).
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When Budgeting Gets You Down
It seems like doing the right thing should always feel good. We read the same thing over and over again from every source: financial planners, blogs, friends, accountants… if you want to be in control of your finances, your life, and ultimately, your future, you have to live by a budget. There are tons of resources out there that teach us what budgets are good for, how to create one, how to use one, how to live by one. Some people never get past the “knowing what to do” part to the “doing what you need to do” part. I have a feeling that if you’re reading this article, you’re…
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Are Frugal Sacrifices Worthwhile?
Are the sacrifices we make to live frugally really worthwhile? When you give up luxuries – items, vacations, services- does it necessarily mean you are lowering your quality of life?
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Let's Hear it for Frugal Husbands!
Having the support people in our lives understand and get on board with our frugal movement is key. It makes everything easier to have the same thinking about spending less and saving more with your spouse (or other support person).
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13 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries
A question on every homemaker’s mind at one time or another is, “How can I save money on groceries? I want to spend less on my food budget- how do I get started?” We have a lot of control over our budgets when it comes to grocery spending, even though it might not seem obvious at first. Many frugal people enjoy saving money on necessities so that they can splurge on their chosen little luxuries for their families (like family vacations or a new game system). That’s what frugal living is all about! These tips for saving money on groceries are a good starting point to get you cutting your…