Frugal Living

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Cheap Things to Do in the Summer: 100+ Fun Ideas

Summer is fast approaching, and so is that time where you and the family will have two whole months to do.. whatever you want! In this article, I’ll provide over 100 ideas for cheap things to do in the summer. I’ve enjoyed these activities and have saved thousands of dollars by enjoying activities that are

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Cheap Ways to Live While Enjoying Every Day

Is money tight? If so, you aren’t alone – millions of others struggle with this as well. The good news is that you can control your spending and saving habits through living cheap. In this article, I’ll go over the best cheap ways to live that you can integrate into your life. Enjoy lower-cost alternatives

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Frugal Fitness: Tips on Staying Physically and Financially Healthy

Staying fit and healthy is important – but what if you’re on a budget? In this article, I’ll review my top tips on frugal fitness. It’s possible to get and stay in shape without spending hundreds of dollars per month! I’ll share my advice that has saved me thousands of dollars over the past 4

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Frugal and Cheap: Mastering the Art of Knowing the Difference

Frugal and cheap. What’s the difference? There is a clear distinction between cheap vs frugal. In this article, I’ll review the difference between frugal and cheap. Additionally, I’ll explain how frugal and simple living will benefit you in the long run, while being cheap will cost you. The tips I’ll share have helped me save

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Frugality Examples: Start Your Frugal Living Journey

You’ve committed to living a frugal life. However, you don’t know where to begin. What should you do? The good news is that you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll go over various frugality examples in detail so you can get inspired to save money for your future and live a happier

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Simple and Frugal Living Tips

Life can be chaotic. Before you know it, it’s the end of the month and you’ve spent your entire budget without a dollar leftover to save. What should you do? The answer is simple. By focusing on simple and frugal living, you’ll not only have some funds left to tackle your long-term financial goals, but

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Extremely Frugal Ways to Live

Feeling tight on cash or simply want to have more of it? In this article, I’ll tell all about going extremely frugal so you can have more in your bank account. When I was in college and throughout my twenties, I used all of these tips below which saved me thousands of dollars without feeling

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The Cheapest Ways to Live and Be Frugal

Feeling tired about having zero savings left in your bank account at the end of the month? In this article, I’ll go over the cheapest ways to live and be frugal. The tips I’ll touch on in this article have saved me thousands of dollars over the past four years. In addition to saving money,

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Being Cheap vs. Being Frugal: Overcome Your Cheapness

When you hear the term ‘being cheap,’ what comes to mind? Possibly someone wearing clothes with tons of holes in them or a person leaving $5 for a tip on an $100 bill? If so, that’s understandable – and definitely a sign of being cheap. However, there are many additional factors to being stingy. In

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The Difference Between Frugal and Cheap

Saving as much money as possible is fun and exciting. Sure, it takes some planning and effort. Plus, there are sacrifices involved – if you’re used to a certain lifestyle but can’t save any money, you’ll need to reconsider your spending habits. In this article, I’ll define both frugality and being cheap and will explain

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How to Go Frugal Extreme So You Can Save More Money

Frugalism is a hugely popular practice – and for a good reason. Choosing a simpler lifestyle that lets you save money and become happier with what you have is incredibly appealing. Going frugal extreme takes this one step further. If you’re looking to save even more money for short-term and long-term goals without feeling like

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Extreme Frugality Tips and Tricks

There are many different money saving hacks you can apply to your life. Feeling like you’ve exhausted all options? What about going frugal extreme for a while? Practicing extreme frugality will help you save money towards your future and appreciate the many things you already have. Read on to learn about how to practice extreme

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Frugal vs. Cheap: The Difference and Why It Matters

You know both terms, but what’s the difference between frugal vs. cheap? Both relate to our relationship with how we save money, spend it and our feelings towards it. In this article, I’ll go over the difference between frugal vs. cheap, some examples of both and how you can practice everyday frugal habits to kickstart

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Living Stingy: The Pros and Cons of This Lifestyle

Living stingy. When you hear that phrase, how do you feel? Too many people are spending way beyond their means. Every time they receive a paycheck, it goes straight to speneding on takeout, clothing and whatever else brings them joy. Even worse, they may need it to pay down their credit card debt as they’ve

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Frugal Hacks to Save Money and Get Ahead

Saving money is easy – if you know how to do it. Let’s go over some frugal hacks you can try to save money and get ahead in life. Whether you’re saving out of necessity or just want to practice a simpler and more easygoing lifestyle, frugal hacks can help you: I’ll go over different

How Extremely Frugal Living Can Help You Save Money

Is money tight this month – or has it been for even longer? Are you looking to save up for a big purchase coming up in the next few months but are nowhere near your goal? Extremely frugal living is one of the best ways to kickstart long-term saving habits and get your finances back

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Signs of a Cheap Person and How to Avoid Becoming One

In this day and age, the price of goods and services keep continuing to rise – or at least, it sure feels that way! There’s nothing wrong with saving money, but being cheap is another story. Here are the top signs of a cheap person and how you can avoid being one of them. Additionally,

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Living on a Houseboat: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started

Ever thought of living on a houseboat as a solution to the cost of living? The cost of housing continues to rise and rise. Between January 2022 and 2023, consumer shelter prices rose by 7.3%. It might seem that there’s little to nothing you can do about the cost of living. While it’s difficult to

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How to Get a Free Car and Save Money

Life is expensive. Every day, we need to spend money so we can put food on the table, own decent clothing and even set aside funds for entertainment. Alongside getting free clothes, cutting down grocery bills by price comparing at supermarkets and budgeting, have you ever thought about your transportation expenses? Guess what? Depending on

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How to Get Free Clothes: Another Way to Live Frugal

What are the major expenses in your day-to-day life? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure housing and food immediately come to mind. How about clothing? What we wear can be a huge expense, and it’s one of those essential expenses you have to spend on. However, there is some good news – you can

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Cheap vs Frugal: What’s the Difference?

Cheap vs frugal. Both common terms used in the world of finance, but with very different meanings. What does each term mean, and why is it important? There is a more obvious difference between cheap and frugal as opposed to being thrifty versus frugal. Let’s get into the meaning of being cheap vs frugal and