Frugal Living in the News

Hard times make a case for frugal living of bygone days
Times are just getting tougher. First the gas prices, then grocery prices and now the trouble with big finance. It’s worrisome. Thankfully, our family hasn’t been directly affected, but we’re still waiting for the trickle-down and therefore trying to practice frugality.

Six saving secrets from ‘Frugal Fanny’
One member of an online support group has drawn praise for her ability to save while providing a high-quality life for her family on one income. Here she shares the secrets of her success.

Live frugally and bank the unspent cash
Remember when life was simpler, people cooked for themselves, shopped less, mended old clothes and ate food grown in their gardens? That’s how they managed to save.

New Book: The Frugal Millionaires — A Timely Book for Today’s Tough Economy
“Reading this book is like having dozens of millionaires sitting in your living room and asking them: How should I think about mortgages, or credit cards, or car buying, or donating to charity, or setting up a pre-nup and getting married…especially during times like these?” says author Jeff Lehman.

The Role of the American Consumer in the Financial Crisis
One of the primary culprits in the financial crisis has heretofore largely escaped criticism - the American Consumer. As we stand now, in the midst of the worst financial crisis in recent American history, there is plenty of blame to go around. For the most part, blame has been rightly directed towards Wall Street for its greed and recklessness, and at Washington for its incompetent regulation …

The Best (Free and Cheap) Sources for Tips on Frugal Living
It never hurts to review the basics, and when you’re ready for more lessons in frugality, there’s a wealth of other websites that can help. ‘Frugal living isn’t about sacrifice and deprivation,” says Erin Huffstetler, an About.com site guide.