Sunday, September 6, 2015

The Newbies Guide To Frugal Living

By Kenya England


Money struggles are the number one cause of fights between family members. When a family is struggling to make ends meet they will often experience extreme stress and begin to take out their frustration on each other. Even when the situation is temporary it will cause a lot of harm to everyone. Statistics show that many relationships end because of money problems.

The economic climate has forced many families to reevaluate their spending. Spending some time reading the Newbies guide to Frugal living is a wonderful help. It will highlight strategies and ideas for cutting the monthly expenses and putting more disposable income back into their bank account.

For many people their mortgage is their biggest monthly expense. There are a number of ways to lower a monthly payment and save many thousands of dollars in the long term. Simply by paying off an extra amount each month, the overall balance will decrease much faster. Before doing this it is important to ensure that there are no penalties for an early pay off.

In some cases a refinance may be another good option. If interest rates are lower now than when the mortgage was first taken out it can be an excellent way to save a lot of money. There are costs involved in a refinance transaction and these must be considered against the overall savings. Talking with an experience mortgage or financial expert is the best way to find out about all the options.

It is now considered hip and trendy to shop for clothes at a consignment store. Just a few years ago many people were embarrassed to wear second hand clothes. With the recent economic downturn all that has changed. Women now are happy to chat with their friends about all their latest bargains and compete to see who can get the best deals.

Many people are quite shocked to find out how much they spend every week on none essentials such as coffee, newspapers, snacks and treats. Packing lunches and taking a travel cup of coffee each morning will save a lot. Visiting the library to borrow books, DVD's and magazine is a great idea.

Car pooling is also a great way to save a lot of money and help protect the environment. There are many web sites that allow people to connect. People can post the route they are looking for and see if anyone has a spare seat in their car. If it is possible, using public transport is also a great way to save money and arrive at work stress free.

Food is something that has to be purchased every week no matter what. However, shopping around and looking for sales is a good way to save. Buying in bulk can really save a lot. Avoiding ready made items and learning how to make it from scratch at home is a great way to help the family enjoy good food at reduced cost.




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