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If you’re on a frugal living quest, my most popular articles are a great place to start! Read on for the top frugal living articles on The Budget Diet.
The Top 10 Frugal Living Articles:
Americans just love to buy things. In a recent survey, six out of 10 Americans admitted that they’re ready to make purchases that they’ve put on hold during the past five years. If you’re one of these people, you might want to slow down and think about your spending for a few minutes. Owning things … Read more
You’ve probably seen these sites advertised that offer you cash back just for shopping online, survey sites or other tasks for cash. Maybe you’ve been interested in trying them out. Perhaps you immediately dismissed them as scams. After all, why would a website offer free money? Bottom Line Up Front: If you are looking to make … Read more
Being frugal sometimes requires some careful planning. If you want to be economical, you sometimes have to make big purchases in the beginning. These purchases help you save money in the long run. These purchases are also things that you will begin to depend on to save money. The 8 items a frugal person should … Read more
First time parents often fall prey to the advertising world’s “New Parent’s MUST HAVE” line. When you’re on a budget, this might make you frustrated, worried, and potentially scared that you won’t have everything your baby needs. I want you to put the Target ad down and back slowly away. A little further. There you … Read more
It’s hard to eat right on a budget! That’s because many of us become overwhelmed at how to start. Most of the time, we end up buying food that just sits in our fridge and goes bad because we’re unsure of what to do with it! Luckily, there’s an easy way to save money. There … Read more
When your life is busy with kids, priorities change. Maybe you want to keep a beautiful backyard or a spotless house, but it’s not quite as simple as it used to be. It can be easy at times to let home maintenance projects slide so that you can give more time to your family and … Read more
In a quest for healthy skin, I’ve spent a good deal of money on products that promised a clean, clear face but didn’t come through on that promise. What a waste of money they were! I’ve finally found a facial routine that works for me, and I’m not only happier with my skin, but I’m … Read more
Busy moms have a tendency to put everyone else’s needs before their own. Although it’s good for us to take care of our families, we also need to take care of ourselves. We need to make self-care a priority. That doesn’t mean that we need to spend big bucks on weekly professional massages and pedicures. … Read more
Your electric bill is an inevitable monthly expense. Even though you probably can’t knock out this bill entirely, you do have some control over how much it costs. Simple changes around your home can reduce the amount you pay to the electric company each month. Some of these tricks can be accomplished in just minutes. … Read more
I’m all for driving my cars as long as possible, so it’s been a while since I’ve bought a new one. When I do, though, I can almost guarantee you that it will be a pre-owned vehicle. I’m convinced that used cars are smarter investments. Here’s why buying a used car is better than buying … Read more