Category Archives: Frugal Living
Inexpensive College Education – Are You Kidding Me?
One of the things I enjoy most about the FIRE community is the outside the box thinking. It takes original thinkers to turn the work/life/retirement balance on its head and put themselves in a position to live the lives they … Continue reading
The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season?
No this is not going to be some sappy post about world peace or loving the planet. This is as practical as it gets (and a bit controversial, if my wife’s reaction is any guide). As I sit here today … Continue reading
Why An Increasing Lifestyle Can Actually Reduce Your Happiness
We read a fair bit in this community about the concept of Hedonic Adaptation. It is usually invoked in discussing whether we should allow our lifestyle to “move up” as we increase our income. We have probably all fallen victim … Continue reading
Wholesale Shopping Clubs May Be Costing You More Money Than You Think
I live in a fairly rural area of the country. I remember when we got a Wal-Mart; it was very exciting. But when Sam’s Club opened a store in our area, you’d have thought we’d died and gone to heaven. … Continue reading
FI and Frugality: What it Means to Me (and What it Doesn’t)
If you have done any reading within the FIRE community, you hear the word “Frugal” bandied about a good bit. Unless you’ve won the lottery, are related to one of Google’s original employees, or sold your internet company for … Continue reading
