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Frugal Living 101

Jumping into the frugal life means learning how to budget, cut costs, reduce debts and get organized.

Anticipate Needs and Save

Don't let unexpected expenses wreck your budget. Plan for them instead.

What is Frugal Living?

Learn what frugal living is all about.

10 Ways to Start Living the Frugal Life

Ease into the frugal life with these ten tips.

Poll: Why are You Frugal?

Everyone comes to the frugal life for a different reason. What's yours? Cast your vote in our poll, and see what other readers have to say.

Frugal Living Worksheets

Free, printable worksheets to get you started on the path to frugality.

Frugal Living Book List

Frugal living books can be a great source of inspiration, whether you're a frugal newbie or a penny-pinching pro. Here are my recommendations for books that are worth reading, rereading and dog-earing:

How to Make Things Last Longer

Tired of replacing razor blades, printer cartridges and other household essentials at every turn? Here's how to make those must-haves last longer:

Wear It Out and Save

Wearing things out saves your money (and your sanity). Can you name the last thing that you wore out?

How to Break the Spending Habit

Ten ways to break the spending habit.

Painless Ways to Cut Your Spending

Cut your costs the painless way.

Easy Ways to Save on Household Expenses

Does your household budget need a trim? Consider these seven sources for savings.

Cut Back on Extras

Find and trim the extras in your budget.

Wants vs. Needs

Learn how to distinguish between needs and wants, and you'll spend less.

Organize Your Finances

A step-by-step guide to smarter, more organized money management.

The Ethics of Saving Money

Some less-than-ethical money-saving tactics.

Frugal Living Newsletter Archive

All of the Frugal Living newsletter ever sent, dating back to the very first one.

You Might Be Frugal If ...

A humorous look at the frugal life.

Quiz: Are You Freegan Material?

You consider yourself frugal, but could you be a freegan too? Take our quiz and find out.
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