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Old 08-27-2015, 08:50 PM
 
Location: Too Far from Florida!
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I am new to frugality.
I want to embrace it.

Please list, advise your tips on frugality and what lessons to learn

Frugality 101 please!
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Old 08-27-2015, 09:48 PM
 
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I am new to frugality.
I want to embrace it.

Please list, advise your tips on frugality and what lessons to learn

Frugality 101 please!

There are thousands of posts on the Frugal Living Forum. Why don't you read a few hundred of them and ask a more specific question. Why should we have to regurgitate them all? After all, we are frugal.
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Old 08-27-2015, 10:55 PM
 
Location: Silicon Valley
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Start with a goal. Adjust budget to meet it. Cut the fat mercilessly.
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Old 08-28-2015, 05:38 AM
 
Location: Too Far from Florida!
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Start with a goal. Adjust budget to meet it. Cut the fat mercilessly.
I love this! Thank you !
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Old 08-28-2015, 06:32 AM
 
Location: Victoria TX
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I this a credit course?
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Old 08-28-2015, 08:20 AM
 
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I am new to frugality.
I want to embrace it.

Please list, advise your tips on frugality and what lessons to learn

Frugality 101 please!
Find the Tightwad Gazette at a library or buy it on fleabay. Read ALL the volumes. Still the best, and one of the classic originals.

Dave Ramsey's web site isn't bad, either.
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:29 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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Learn to identify the difference between NEED and WANT.
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Old 08-28-2015, 12:14 PM
 
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The biggest money saver for me was accepting the fact that my iced grande soy lattes from Starbucks are a WANT and not a NEED..... Saved about $175/month instantly. No exaggerations.
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Old 08-28-2015, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Henderson
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I think a key is to keep looking for money saving opportunities. Don't stop, don't be satisfied with your level of savings
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Old 08-28-2015, 02:38 PM
 
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Don't be afraid to return regretful purchases. If you go to Safeway, check their packages carefully for size.
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