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Frugal living includes many strategies for saving money. Sure, it’s penny-pinching, but it adds up to a considerable amount annually. There are a lot of tips and tricks that you can use that others might not. They’re not over the top, extreme or bizarre. They’re simple choices you can make that will help you save a little here and there. The best part is that no one …

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Frugal living is fun. When practicing frugality, you’ll have stories to tell that are especially funny to fellow frugalitarians. These stories are validation that money-saving strategies can be applied to your life seamlessly. If you have a funny frugal story, share it with me.
Here are a few that have been shared.
THAT’S JUST MY STOCKPILE: I lived in an apartment building with a total of 16 families. Long …

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An Internet connection is frugal. When given the choice between cable television and an Internet connection, frugalitarians choose being online hands down. They’ll give up their landline phone, dryer, dishwasher, going to the movies and eating out, but don’t mess with their computer — and who can blame them when it pays for itself? There are a bunch of ways to save money online
SEARCH SALES FLIERS: Stores offer …

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Frugality should be peaceful. But there are times when frugal living might cause you to be unhappy or stressed. It’s usually when you take on too much or when you try strategies that work well for some families but are a bad match for yours. You have to sort out what works best for you. Often, frugal tips simply need your personal touch to be successful. But sometimes …