When the recession happened, most American consumers suddenly had to live on practically minimum wages or less. People who were used to earning a lot of money had to significantly lower their standard of living because they only had so much money coming in every month. It became even more of a problem because they […]
Frugality In Action Part 2: How To Negotiate The Best Price
This is the second part in the frugality in action article series. In the first part, we discussed how smart bargain shopping can help you with your holiday shopping. Now, we will be focusing on the negotiation part of that shopping experience. If you really want to practice a frugal way of life, you will […]
Frugality In Action Part 1: Smart Bargain Shopping
It’s September and you know what that means? The holiday shopping is upon us! It is quite an exciting season to buy gifts for loved ones but before you whip out your cards or withdraw your cash, think about one thing for a minute. Although it gives us a good feeling to exchange gifts and […]
How Frugality Can Make You Rich
There is an interesting article on SavingAdvice.com that discusses the life of 10 rich people who are known for their frugal ways. While their wealth is brought about by other factors like talent and extreme genius, there is one aspect that you can actually emulate – frugality. But how can being frugal make you rich? […]
How To Have Fun With A Frugal Lifestyle
A frugal lifestyle is sometimes viewed as a miserable life. But if you ask those who have been applying frugality in their lives for the longest time now, you will realize just how happy they are. Contrary to what you may believe, being frugal is not about depriving yourself of the fun things in life. […]