5 Easy Ways to Live a More Frugal Life

When you start to think about the ways in which you can live a more frugal life, the possibilities are endless. However, saving isn't always about cutting everything out. Instead, you can focus on small opportunities to help put away a few extra dollars here and there – such as checking out a movie at the library or taking public transportation when possible. Here are a few simple ways to save money without giving up the things you love.

Take Public Transportation

Not only does this save big bucks with your gas tank, it's also great for the environment. Most cities will have their own form of transportation whether it’s buses, trains, or metro. Public transportation is a simple way to cut a few bucks of your fixed monthly expenses.

Hunt for Deals

Before paying full price, do a quick search to see what deals might be available online. This includes birthday deals or even groupons. Beware though when buying these are marketing ploys to make you spend more, so if you take advance of them keep to your allowed budget.

Borrow from the Library

Yes, libraries are still a thing and you can check out movies, books, and music for free. Today with kindles and online streaming options the art of going to the library and checking out a book or movie is in the past.

Start a Side-Hustle

Knitting, driving for a ridesharing service, and babysitting are all examples of side-hustles that'll bring in extra cash. If you have a hobby or niche hobby there’s probably someone out there willing to pay for it.

Master a Home Cooked Meal

We're not all master chefs. However, if you can find one meal to cook at home, you'll find you can be much more frugal. Cooking meals at home can be immensely cheaper than going out all the time.