Today I wanted to feature a few frugal articles that caught my eye this week. Curl up in your favorite reading nook and enjoy. Hopefully these encourage you to live frugal lives!

It’s Impossible To Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam “The Financial Samurai”
The Financial Samurai has been writing for years about personal finance. His style is unique in a world of tired financial advice. He goes beyond that 5 tips to save money on groceries. In this article, Sam reflects on his time as a retired man, and why he just can’t quit working. Brilliant story!

The Cable Diaries – Final Chapter by J. Money
When he looked at his $170 per month cable bill, J. Money decided to take action to reduce it. In this running series, J. shows readers how he has saved money. He introduces every product and necessary component to help you switch away from cable.

What A Year Without Clothes Did For Me by Mrs. Frugalwoods
Using the funny moniker, Mrs. Frugalwoods, this adventurous budgeter decided to go without clothes. Well, not quite without any clothes! She made a pact not to buy any new clothes for 2014. Read on to see how she did!

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili by Beth at Budget Bytes
I’ve been following Beth’s recipes for years now. She runs one of the best frugal-friendly websites out there for saving money and eating well. Her recipes are broken down by total cost and serving size. This Chicken Chili looked fantastic!