There are many different types of or approaches to frugal living. Environmentally-minded frugality, a simple living focus, and spiritual frugality are just a few examples. Spiritual frugality is one approach that I don’t know as much about, but I am curious to learn more. What is Spiritual Frugality? Spiritual frugality simply means that you choose […]
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How to Get a Great Deal on Your Next Car
Buying a new car can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be. Getting a good deal on an awesome car is just a matter of being careful and making sure you cover your bases on all the most essential details. If you’re looking to purchase a new or used car, there are some important […]
Big and Small Cheapskate Tricks: Advice from a Billionaire
Billionaire Ken Fisher recently shared his own cheapskate tricks. Although some people with a lot of money certainly spend wildly, many rich people live frugal lifestyles. We regular folk can learn a surprising number of helpful money-saving tips from their cheapskate tricks and money hacks. Big Cheapskate Tricks for Saving A Lot of Money Fisher’s […]
Minimalism vs. Frugal Living: Similarities and Differences
Minimalism is not the same thing as frugal living. However, the two lifestyles have a lot of similarities. Understanding those similarities, along with the differences, can help you choose what is right for your own life. When you examine the two lifestyles, what you’ll discover is that they overlap in so many ways. However, where […]
Paribus Review – Get Your Money Back
As an avowed frugal person who writes on this here frugal blog, I’m always looking for a way to save money. When Paribus came to my attention as a money saving app, my frugal ears perked up. I thought I would write up a Paribus review and see if it does actually put more money […]
Borrow, Improvise, Buy: My Budget Travel Mantra
As I’ve been preparing for my upcoming trip, first and foremost in my mind is the cost of this thing. Traveling is fun and refreshing, but it can get expensive if you don’t pay attention. My budget travel mantra is Borrow, Improvise, Buy. You absolutely don’t need to rush out and spend a million dollars on […]
I Don’t Budget, And It’s Ok
This may come as a shock to some of my newer readers, but I actually do not budget. I generally live my life on frugal autopilot- I just avoiding spending money. At this point, I’ve been doing this frugal living thing for two years, and I’ve optimized my life to save as much as possible. […]
Frugal Autopilot: Maintenance of a Frugal Life
This morning I was stuck in traffic on my way home. While normally traffic puts me in a bad mood I was too tired this morning to be angry. I hadn’t had my coffee yet and I just couldn’t bring myself to feel the rage. Instead I took a few moments to think through my day. I […]