50 Tips for Frugal Living

View the zenhabits.net article for details about each item. Some of the suggestions included links to additional info, and I've included them here.

Why live frugally? First, because it allows you to spend less than you earn, and use the difference to pay off debt, save or invest. Or all three. Second, because the less you spend, the less you need to earn. And that means you can choose to work less, or work more but retire early. Or take mini retirements. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle.
  1. Go with one car
  2. Go with a smaller house
  3. Go with a smaller car
  4. Rent rather than own - more
  5. Look for used first
  6. Eat out less
  7. Eat out frugally - more
  8. Brown bag it to work - more
  9. Adopt a minimalist wardrobe
  10. Stop online impulse buys
  11. Don’t shop
  12. Use a 30-day list
  13. Cut out cable - more
  14. Use the library
  15. Find free entertainment - more and more
  16. Frugal exercise - more
  17. Stay healthy
  18. Commute by bike - more
  19. Carpool or ride the bus
  20. Walk
  21. Sell your clutter - more
  22. Frugal gifting - more
  23. Quit smoking - more
  24. Alcohol in moderation
  25. Sweets in moderation
  26. Drink water - more
  27. Batch your errands
  28. Stay home
  29. Stop using credit cards - more
  30. Cancel subscriptions - more and more
  31. Make your own
  32. Do it yourself
  33. Stop paying interest - more
  34. Reduce convenience foods
  35. Travel frugally
  36. Cut the cell phone
  37. Cut your own hair
  38. Maintain stuff
  39. Save energy - more
  40. Save gas - more
  41. Only buy bargain clothing (when you need clothes)
  42. Telecommute
  43. Plan ahead
  44. Cook ahead
  45. Wash clothes less
  46. Sun-dry clothes
  47. Eat less meat - more and more
  48. Save on groceries - more
  49. Frugal Christmas - more and more
  50. Eat a cheap breakfast - more
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