Alex in Virginia
Recycles dryer sheets
- Joined
- Dec 23, 2012
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Frugality without sacrifice is the basic guiding principle of my personal finances. It is what has made it possible for me to have a very comfortable basic lifestyle on less than $20,000 a year. But how one actually practices frugality without sacrifice -- as opposed to frugality as sacrifice -- is not all that obvious, IMHO.
In my view, practicing frugality without sacrifice is based on one key concept and one key question. The key concept is: to do instead, not do without. And the key question is: is it worth it to me... not can I afford it.
How do you view frugality? Do you agree that it can be practiced without sacrifice?
In my view, practicing frugality without sacrifice is based on one key concept and one key question. The key concept is: to do instead, not do without. And the key question is: is it worth it to me... not can I afford it.
How do you view frugality? Do you agree that it can be practiced without sacrifice?