Celebrating the holidays and all that goes with it, including food and gifts, can really add up — but not if you know how to be frugal. Being frugal during the holidays means holding out for the best ...
Chelsea Fagan, CEO of The Financial Diet, makes no secret of the fact that she used to be cheap. She also says that she no longer is — but she is frugal, and that’s much better. “Cheapness is really a ...
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How to Define Frugal

How do you define frugal? Now more than ever, people are looking to embrace the meaning of frugal. For the first time since the great recession of 2008, I find myself redefining my frugality, too.
It is difficult to write a post on how to be frugal. If you mention any specific frugality tips you get comments such as "everybody already know this" or "nobody can actually do that," usually on the ...
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Frugal or just cheap? Here's how to tell

Rising prices have turned everyday budgeting into a high-stakes exercise, and more people are cutting back wherever they can.
The concept of frugal living means making the most of what you have and living within your means. It involves being mindful of your spending and making conscious financial choices. The following are ...
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