Tips Not Tricks for Living Thrifty
November 29, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under finances
You know there are a million (it seems like) thrifty living blog, books about budgeting, and live speakers holding conferences about saving money. The funny thing is, that while resources are awesome learning tools, it’s really, REALLY not that tricky to live thrifty.
It can be hard at times to make smart money decisions but the rules you should follow are basic, not crazy weird or tricky. If you follow some bare basics you’ll be able to live thrifty, save money, and not build up a bunch of debt. For example…
Buy less stuff – I guarantee that most people in America …read more
Should you buy it flowchart
November 25, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Eco Simplicity, Shopping Issues
When making big or even small purchase decisions you should always use a “should you buy it” flowchart. Right now, Get Rich Slowly has an excellent version of the should you buy it flowchart (seen below) posted with all sorts of tips about how to use said flowchart and ideas that can help you be a more savvy shopper.
I have my own version of the should you buy it flowchart, but I use a basic list of questions to help me decide about purchases. Because I’m big time into green living, my flowchart actually covers some green issue too.My list …read more
Time for a budget reality check?
September 29, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under budget
Nothing is more frustrating to me than a person or family who says they can’t trim their budget any further. Well, ok, maybe people not going green – both frustrate me, however, the money issue is more important it seems to more people, yet still I hear excuses. I have a feeling that there are people and families out there who have cut EVERY possible extra from the budget, but honestly, I think it’s rarer than people and families who have not. In every case where a pal has asked me to help them with a budget, I see the …read more
Seven tips for buying less stuff
August 22, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Shopping Issues
There are tons of thrifty tips in the world, but when it gets down to it, the number one way to save is to buy less stuff; followed closely, I think, by save money on the stuff you actually need. Here are five good tips for buying less.
Grab a basket: If you know you only need a few items grab a basket not a cart. You’ll be less likely to fill it up.
Shop late: Again, for those few item shopping trips, go to the store about 20 minutes before closing. You won’t have time to impulse shop.
Make a list then …read more
