100+ Tips for Frugal Living: How to Get Thrifty and Save Money

updated Jun 5, 2019

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You might have financial goals at this point in your life. Or, you might not. But here’s the good news: it’s completely possible to save money and still have a happy, fulfilled existence. You just have to adopt a frugal mindset, and put practices in place to help you succeed. To help you out, here are 100+ ways to get thrifty and reduce your cost of living…

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1. 6 Tips for Creating a ‘Buy Better, Buy Less’ Budget

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2. How To Have an Adult Apartment on a Budget

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3. Budgeting for a Room: Splurge or Spread the Wealth?

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4. Basics of a Household Budget that Works

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5. 6 Ways To Tighten Your Tech Budget, But Still Stay Connected & Entertained

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6. 5 Tips For Living in the Big City on a Tight Budget

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7. 5 Home Habits That Save Money

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8. The Big List: 49 Smart, Money-Saving Creative Reuse Ideas

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9. 10 Things to Save on When You’re Setting Up a Home

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10. Furnishing a Home: When to Splurge and When to Save

Re-edited from a post originally published 5.7.14-NT

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