The 5 Principles of Frugal Living

[lorraineb]

I've always understood being frugal is not wasting things when you don't have to, even if you can. Not a difficult concept at all.

[ua_guy]

I like lorraineb's description. I agree that being frugal is simply about not wasting, even when you can, and that all really comes down to personal choice.

[Patrick_OG]

Its hard to do that in a society that bases advancement on material wealth. Theres a lot of pressure on people to to become a multimillionaire, and if your not then you are a failure. They don't look at the things you do, only the things you have. It is unfortunate.

[Dsquared513]

Frugality is bad for the economy.

[Patrick_OG]

Frugality is bad for the economy.

In an economy of excess yes.

[youshallliveinoverflow]

I believe frugal living is about being wise with what you have.

[theoracle]

I've always understood being frugal is not wasting things when you don't have to, even if you can. Not a difficult concept at all.

I like that!! I've never really thought of myself as 'frugal' and i've always associated frugality as being rather restricted and repressive! But like a lot of others, i suppose i've misunderstood what it really means.

I'm not wasteful, i was raised in a household where very little was ever wasted especially when it came to food and i've continued with that as an adult within my own household.