Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Helpful tips on becoming more frugal, without resorting to being cheap

Frugal people still enjoy spending money.
They just want to maximize that money to reduce stress.

 Frugality doesn’t mean compromising quality or neglecting your social life. It’s about making smart choices. Being frugal is a lifestyle choice that doesn’t happen overnight. Writer/Reporter of Vox asked two experts for helpful tips on becoming more frugal, without resorting to being cheap.
Article: How to be more frugal (without seeming like a cheapskate)

How to be more frugal (without seeming like a cheapskate)

I'll be the first to admit that I live frugally. I like vacations and fashion, and one day plan to own a home, but I'm a millennial living in an expensive city, so most days, these goals feel like distant mirages in the desert.
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