Comments on: Don’t Confuse Frugality With Depriving Yourself http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/ personal finance that makes cents Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: pam munro http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-100900 pam munro Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:42:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-100900 Actually, after years of frugality I associate it with abundance - because it's led to me finding out ways to get what I want for my lifestyle at prices I could actually AFFORD. For example, I am not taking an acting class taught at Santa Monica's Emeritus College - GRATIS. It's taught by a wonderful woman who also teaches at a very pricey acting school in town! I had been wanting to take a class for a while, but waited until one came alone that wouldn't break the bank. I use similar tactics for other things I "want" - We now finally have a dishwasher because my husband found a great deal on one for less than $75 at a thrift shop! It's a portable one & those cost MORE than the installed ones! And works just fine, too. Actually, after years of frugality I associate it with abundance - because it’s led to me finding out ways to get what I want for my lifestyle at prices I could actually AFFORD.

For example, I am not taking an acting class taught at Santa Monica’s Emeritus College - GRATIS. It’s taught by a wonderful woman who also teaches at a very pricey acting school in town! I had been wanting to take a class for a while, but waited until one came alone that wouldn’t break the bank.

I use similar tactics for other things I “want” - We now finally have a dishwasher because my husband found a great deal on one for less than $75 at a thrift shop! It’s a portable one & those cost MORE than the installed ones! And works just fine, too.

]]> By: Ask the Readers: When Does This All Pay Off? ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82945 Ask the Readers: When Does This All Pay Off? ? Get Rich Slowly Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:58:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82945 [...] should remember not to confuse frugality with depriving herself. She should indulge herself from time-to-time. Other than that, she just seems to be experiencing [...] [...] should remember not to confuse frugality with depriving herself. She should indulge herself from time-to-time. Other than that, she just seems to be experiencing [...]

]]> By: Anne-Marie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82520 Anne-Marie Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:18:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82520 My husband just forwarded this post to me. Having struggled with spending all my life, I can relate to feeling tight and deprived. While I am taking steps to change my habits there are some things I fundamentally disagree with in todays post. Saving money by purchasing generic food is a recipe for spending more on doctor bills down the road. I prefer to view healthy eating as an investment in wellness. While eating organic fruits and vegetables may cost more initially, it is worth the cost of protecting my body against toxins and time lost from work and enjoying friends and family to deal with sickness. Before swallowing your next spoonful of generic canned peas you might want to research the costs associated with a catastrophic illness. After all, we are what we eat. My husband just forwarded this post to me. Having struggled with spending all my life, I can relate to feeling tight and deprived. While I am taking steps to change my habits there are some things I fundamentally disagree with in todays post. Saving money by purchasing generic food is a recipe for spending more on doctor bills down the road. I prefer to view healthy eating as an investment in wellness. While eating organic fruits and vegetables may cost more initially, it is worth the cost of protecting my body against toxins and time lost from work and enjoying friends and family to deal with sickness. Before swallowing your next spoonful of generic canned peas you might want to research the costs associated with a catastrophic illness. After all, we are what we eat.

]]> By: Small Amounts Matter ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82509 Small Amounts Matter ? Get Rich Slowly Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:01:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82509 [...] Don’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. If pinching pennies makes you feel lousy, then loosen up. Spend a little more. I am not advocating [...] [...] Don’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. If pinching pennies makes you feel lousy, then loosen up. Spend a little more. I am not advocating [...]

]]> By: Debt Blitzkrieg » Blog Archive » What I’d take to my island… http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82168 Debt Blitzkrieg » Blog Archive » What I’d take to my island… Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:37:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-82168 [...] OTHER POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY —An eBaying We Shall Go, An eBaying We Shall Go —Thrift in the Household —It’s Springtime — Time to UnStuff —Don’t Confuse Frugality With Depriving Yourself [...] [...] OTHER POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY —An eBaying We Shall Go, An eBaying We Shall Go —Thrift in the Household —It’s Springtime — Time to UnStuff —Don’t Confuse Frugality With Depriving Yourself [...]

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Sometimes It’s Okay to Splurge http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-69928 Get Rich Slowly » Sometimes It’s Okay to Splurge Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:52:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-69928 [...] The same concept holds true for personal finance. I’ve written before that you shouldn’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. They’re not the same thing. It’s a good idea to allow yourself a reward now and then, to allow yourself to splurge. [...] [...] The same concept holds true for personal finance. I’ve written before that you shouldn’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. They’re not the same thing. It’s a good idea to allow yourself a reward now and then, to allow yourself to splurge. [...]

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Frugality in Practice: The Library Book Sale http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-10263 Get Rich Slowly » Frugality in Practice: The Library Book Sale Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:45:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/dont-confuse-frugality-with-depriving-yourself/#comment-10263 [...] Don’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. If you know you have a spending weakness, don’t try to squash it. Doing so will only lead to guilt and, most likely, to further spending. Instead, allow yourself a small budget. Make it a game to stay within that budget. I came away from the book sale feeling doubly good: I had a stack of new books, and I’d spent less than I’d planned. [...] [...] Don’t confuse frugality with depriving yourself. If you know you have a spending weakness, don’t try to squash it. Doing so will only lead to guilt and, most likely, to further spending. Instead, allow yourself a small budget. Make it a game to stay within that budget. I came away from the book sale feeling doubly good: I had a stack of new books, and I’d spent less than I’d planned. [...]

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