365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 32

Keep up with your car's maintenance. It costs less than paying for major repairs-and a well-maintained car uses fuel efficiently.


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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 31

Eat less meat. Beans and lentils are cheaper sources of protein - and they also are rich in fiber and vitamins.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 30

Industry is fortune's right hand, and frugality its left. - John Ray

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 29

Leave the car home whenever you can. Ride your bike, walk, or use public transportation instead.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 28

Have a home energy check by a professional to learn where you can save the most energy fixing up your home. Insulation usually provides the most return for your money.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 27

Carpool with friends. It's a good way to spend time with each other.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 26

Find things you enjoy doing that don't cost money. Go to the park, play a game, go to the library, attend a free concert...

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 25

He who gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11 NIV

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 24

If a new car is on your list of major purchases for the year, do your research now. Pick one that combines low price, low gas mileage, lower insurance premiums, and low maintenance and repair costs. By doing so, you will save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the car.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 23

Stop using credit. If you must use your credit card, keep a running total of everything you've charged during the month. That way you will always know if you are on budget or charging more than you can pay off when the bill comes.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 22

Use coupons. The time it takes to cut them is more than paid for by the savings they bring.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 21

Close doors to rooms that don't need to be heated, like closets, storage rooms, etc. Close the heating vents in unused rooms.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 20

Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and with them everything. - Benjamin Franklin

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 19

Get the entire family involved with building frugal habits. Have regular family meetings to discuss changes in your lifestyle. To make sure everyone stays motivated, discuss why it's important to spend less at a level each family member will understand.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 18

Shop at thrift stores regularly. You need to have a different mentality when shopping in these stores, not expecting them to always have everything you want or need. Instead, enjoy the thrill of the search!

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 17

Turn lights off when you leave a room. It is cheaper to turn them on and off than leave them on, and the bulbs will last longer.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 16

Walk instead of drive whenever you can. (not only will your pocketbook thank you, but so will your heart- and your scales!)

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 15

Whoever loves money never has money enough;whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. Ecclesiastes 5:10

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 14

Set aside one afternoon for errands-and do them all at once, using the most efficient route between each location.

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365 Ways To Be Frugal - Day 13

Save money by making sure the entire family takes their lunches to school or work. Take turns making them the night before. (even very young kids can make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!)

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