53 Ways You Can Embrace Frugal Living Today

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Revisit your recurring expenses to see if you can reduce, cut or optimize them. Revisit your expenses annually at minimum.

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Every year or so, shop around and get two to three new quotes on your recurring expenses.

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Instead of leaving for a competitor, try negotiating with your biller then negotiate for a discount or get them to meet (or beat) a competitor’s rate.

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Some billers offer a discount to customers who pay their bill once a year or all upfront versus monthly.

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Maximize your spending by paying with a rewards credit card. Even better—use a card that offers higher-earning categories.

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53 Ways You Can Embrace Frugal Living Today

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For some of us, frugality comes naturally. But for others, frugal living conjures up images of a miserly, meager existence. No wonder so many tune out when the topic of frugality comes up!

Ways You Can Embrace Frugal Living Today

Are you pumped up and ready to start saving? Here are my favorite frugal living tips to help you save money and spend less.

Revisit your recurring expenses to see if you can reduce, cut or optimize them. Revisit your expenses annually at minimum.

1. Regularly Revisit Recurring Expenses

Every year or so, shop around and get two to three new quotes on your recurring expenses.

2. Shop Around And Get New Quotes

Instead of leaving for a competitor, try negotiating with your biller then negotiate for a discount or get them to meet (or beat) a competitor’s rate.

3. Ask For Loyalty Discounts

Some billers offer a discount to customers who pay their bill once a year or all upfront versus monthly.

4. Pay Annually (Or All Upfront) Instead Of Monthly

Maximize your spending by paying with a rewards credit card. Even better—use a card that offers higher-earning categories.

5. Pay With A Credit Card

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