“where cheap is chic” — wisebread
Home » blog

How to fight frugal fatigue?

Tips for fighting frugal fatigue

Subscribe
Posted on 2/8/2011 12:54 EST

The self-help topic of the day is how to fight frugal fatigue, and the Sacramento Bee offers up a few rules you can learn to live by.

"Many of us made our New Year resolutions to be frugal and stick to our planned budget. As the end of January approaches, some of us might have fallen off the frugal wagon and splurged where we maybe should not have! The resulting guilt is usually more unpleasant than the actual purchase.

Carefully keeping track of every dime and nickel you spend can be tiresome, and it's natural to sometimes fall victim to temptation. While it's okay to treat yourself within the confines of your budget, it is important to steer clear of places that will allow you to reach a binge-spending freefall..."

Read more on Sacramento Bee »
Read user comments below »


Filed in: Commentary, Credit Cards, Frugal tips, Lifestyle
Cheapism.com on Facebook