Frugality

Drawing The Line On Frugality Advice

June 22, 2009

Eventually frugal living will become too much. Today we’re going to discuss this point. Some personal finance bloggers absolutely love frugality tips, while others brush them off as pointless because they don’t see the need for aggressively saving every penny. I fall somewhere in between. I try to save money whenever it is reasonable and [...]

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Money Saving Tips That Could Hurt College Students & Why You Shouldn’t Use Them

June 8, 2009

Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality. – John Tyler, U.S President. This quote is over a hundred years old but it still holds true today. With that being said many people are unable to grasp the concept of frugality and they become cheap in their pursuit [...]

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11 Simple Ways College Students Can Save Money

June 1, 2009

Are you a college student struggling to save money? Are you tired of working long hours that interfere with your studies? If yes, then I would like to provide you with 11 simple ways you can save money next semester at college: 1. Use your student ID for discounts. Most restaurants and retail stores offer [...]

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Frugality Guideline For College Students

May 29, 2009

In the last few weeks I have probably received a couple of dozen emails in regards to my personal finance views, particularly my frugality. Some readers have questioned whether I even follow any frugality tips based on some of my spending that I have discussed. While on the other hand other readers have told me [...]

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New to the Frugal Life?

November 12, 2008

I will compare being frugal to getting in shape, there is simply no quick fix, no getting ripped for spring break or getting rich by summer, it is a complete life style change and a whole new way of thinking. Just like someone that works out who has cheat days where they will eat snacks, [...]

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