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December 7, 2017

Easy Tips and Ideas to Live a Frugal Life

Easy Tips and Ideas to Live a Frugal Life

 Whether talking to an accountant or insurance agents, you can learn a lot about how to save some money every month. Being frugal makes it easier to get your spending under control while sticking to a reasonable budget. Having some ideas about how to be more frugal is the best place to start. There are several options that are easy, so you can start saving some money without making a major sacrifice to your lifestyle.

 

Shop Around More Often

 When you need something, do not be afraid to see who is offering the best deal. This is true whether you need an insurance policy and you look into multiple insurance agents, or you are on the hunt for new appliances. When you know what is out there, you can be confident that you are making the best financial choice for you and your specific personal finance situation.

 

Avoid Late Fees

 When you pay your bills on time, this can save you a lot of money. That $15 to $25, on average, that companies charge when payments are late adding up to a few hundred dollars a year if you are late on multiple accounts several months out of the year. Make a schedule and work to reduce your monthly bills so that they are easier to manage.

 

Stretch Every Penny

 There are a number of ways to secure what you need and with a little creativity you can have everything, including some luxuries, without spending a lot of money. Start with thrift shopping. You can often find hidden gems at this type of store while only spending a few dollars. You should also familiarize yourself with rebates and coupons since it is possible to save hundreds per month this way when you use them right.

 You might also consider bartering just like in the old days. Trade items or talents that you have for those of others to save some money on what you need and want.

 Stockpiling is another trick that frugal people use. You can use coupons to get the items you use daily, such as cleaning, hygiene and food items, and pile them up. So, you have several of each and you are not forced to buy them when they are not on sale. Getting a deep freezer will make it possible to pile up on food items.

 Reduce How Much You Use Your Credit Cards

 Your credit cards are great for emergencies and boosting your credit score, but if you do not use them properly they can cost you a lot of extra money. Make sure that you are not carrying a balance from month to month. You can also call the companies directly and ask them to reduce your interest rate. As long as your accounts are in good standing, telling them you might consider going elsewhere is often enough to get them to negotiate a better rate.

 

Start Cooking at Home

 When you eat out, it will always be more expensive compared to preparing your three main meals a day at home. This includes packing a lunch and making your own morning coffee. If you do this at least six days a week, it can translate to saving at least $100 a month that you can put into savings for an emergency.

 

You can see that being frugal is not overly difficult. It is all about finding alternate ways to do what you are doing. It also means being a bit more attentive to your spending and finances so that you know where every penny is going. Even if you just start using one of these tips, you will start to notice a savings. 

 

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About Michele

Michele is a Preschool teacher by day and blogger by night. She is passionate about saving money and sharing with others who like to save, too. Her motto is "Saving today so you can spend on what you need tomorrow."

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