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Building Your Safety Net: How to Save for a Rainy Day in the Middle of a Drought
Everyone knows that we are supposed to have a financial safety net – a sort of fallback cushion in case something unexpected happens that requires us to spend beyond our norm. The problem is that for many who are living the frugal lifestyle these days it is [Read More]
March is Coupon Month at Gone Frugal
It amazes me how many people simply toss their Sunday newspaper coupon circulars aside either unaware or unimpressed that those circulars are no less valuable than the money in their wallets. For years I have held to the belief that ignoring grocery coupons was the [Read More]
February is Freedom from Convenience Foods Month
Convenience foods – those easy-to-use packets, pouches, boxes and bottles that make our lives so much easier because they make it possible for us to prepare meals despite our hectic on-the-go lifestyles. They are also full of additives, preservatives and heaven [Read More]
Welcome to Gone Frugal
My name is Michael Nolan and I’ve been frugal most of my life. Even when it wasn’t technically required (i.e. I made plenty of money), I have always leaned toward the frugal side of life out of a sense that it was just the right thing to do. After [Read More]
