Extreme Frugality

Ready to be Extremely Frugal?

Posted on 6/5/2010 22:52 EST

Filed in: Energy, Frugal tips

There's frugal and then there's Frugal. The capital F kind, otherwise known as extreme frugality, is really hard core. Check out this list from US News & World Report and decide if you're up for it (or down with it...whatever).

"While the economy is recovering, many people's finances are still tight. If you need to trim your budget or just want to cut your expenses, here are five extreme frugal measures you can take to save money. These frugal measures are probably too extreme for most people, so I have also included some less extreme alternatives.

Take Cold Showers. This will save you the electric or gas expense of heating up the water. It will probably save money on your water bill, too, since you might be less likely to dally in a cold shower..."