So What If People Make Fun of Our Frugality? I’ve been teased many times for being frugal. It happened a lot when I was younger, but it still happens today. Some friends laugh at my money habits, and honestly, I don’t mind. Maybe they are jealous. Or maybe they just don’t understand. Either way, I […]

Can You Spot a Frugal Home? Do you recognize a frugal home the moment you step inside? For many people, penny-pinching habits are subtle. However, if you live a frugal life, you notice them quickly. In fact, when you visit another frugal household, the signs stand out because you likely practice the same habits yourself. […]

Change Your Environment to Improve Your Finances A few months ago, my former colleague Alice asked for advice on becoming more disciplined with money. I told her she already had discipline. However, she needed to change her environment to support saving and frugal habits. I shared an example from my own experience with weight loss. […]