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I’m back with another terrific group of articles! Hope you enjoy and share widely.

How We Pay Ourselves First by Our Next Life
I’m a big fan of budgets, but if you struggle to make or stick with them, there’s another way to stay frugal. The authors at Our Next Life propose “paying yourself” first. That means taking the money out of the bank account, and out of your hands before you have a chance to spend it. It’s a great psychological trick and well worth a read.

5 Awesome Dates That Won’t Break the Bank by Elliott Bailey
Frugal dating has sometimes been a struggle. I’m always open to new ways to save. Elliott Bailey may have come up with five of the most unique date ideas I’ve seen. And the best part? They’re all frugal friendly!

How Much Is Your Time Worth? by Stefanie O’Connell
Time equals money; at least, that’s the old adage. I’ve frequently thought about that and realized that my “worth” varies according to my work demands. If I have more free time, I’m less valuable. If you’re a freelancer, this is a great question to keep in mind.

Emotions and Food: How to Deal by Laurie
Vulnerability surrounding food decisions is exceptionally admirable. Laurie acknowledges a past of eating mistakes. Now, she’s turned a new leaf: eating well and staying frugal. Props to her and her family!

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

How to have a great first date when you’re broke or frugal by Martin Dasko
Boy can I relate to this quandary! Martin tackles the challenging topic of dating when you either don’t have enough or are on the frugal path. Either way, it requires changing your dating approach.

Appeal of Savings Bonds Wanes in Ultralow Interest Environment by Ann Carrns
The Federal Reserve has maintained very low rates for borrowing and it’s prevented savings and bonds rates from becoming more attractive. Unfortunately, that has dire consequences for those who might need it most. This article provides a nice review of the current financial offerings.

The radical political implications of spending time outdoors by Chris Mooney
What if I told you the secret to saving money was simply walking out your door? Could it really be that simple? Would you care for the environment, spend less, and save big? Potentially!

How A Year Of Extreme Frugality Changed Us by Mrs. Frugalwoods
In a fun, important review, Mrs. Frugalwoods catalogues her adventures in frugality. She cut back on everything and found a way to enjoy it! Along with saving money here and there, Mrs. FW made goals and planned for a more frugal future. That’s a wicked combination.

How Do Relationships Influence Frugality?

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I want to spend this week talking about relationships. Why? Well, because money and relationships often go hand in hand, whether we like it or not. Income, wealth, and spending issues are one of the most common concerns for partners.

When I founded Frugaling, I was in a relationship and felt this pressure — internal and external — to change my habits and reduce my spending. What happened next still feels like a dream. In thinking about that process of becoming more financially solvent, I decided to write a little article for one of my favorite personal finance websites, Frugalwoods.com.

Today, you’ll find my thoughts on being single, staying frugal, and thinking about whether a relationship is right for me… financially. Then, on Wednesday, the author of that site will be publishing her own article here on Frugaling! She’ll share her thoughts on love, relationships, and the ability to be even more frugal when married.

The two of us come from different backgrounds, genders, demographics, and are in opposite sides of the relationship coin. Despite these differences, we both came to frugal living. I can’t wait to hear from you all about your journey and how relationships help/hinder your ability to save!

Frugal Articles of the Week

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

Overpopulation, Overconsumption — in pictures via The Guardian
In this breathtaking and heart-wrenching group of photos, The Guardian has captured the cost of capitalism. From overproduced lands to trash in the guts of animals, our lifestyles have major consequences. The photographers of this series have captured the essence of our problem of overconsumption. Now, what should we do about it?

Stuff it: Millennials nix their parents’ treasures by Jura Koncius
This story cracked me up, because it’s totally true for me. With my more minimalist lifestyle and household, I can’t envision taking on all the material goods of my parents and grandparents. Sorry, mah! 🙂

These Debt Strikers Are Refusing to Pay Their Student Loans by Bill Kilby
For-profit colleges are one of the nastiest developments in recent educational history. They suck the life out of their students, over-promise/under-deliver, and sack their graduates with atmospheric levels of debt. Finally, a group of students from a for-profit collegiate system is saying “no.” They’re not paying their debts. And, frankly, all the power to them!

For richer or poorer: The challenges of marrying outside your class by Jessi Streib
Rising income and wealth inequality has some painful unintended consequences for couples. What happens when two people fall in love — one person from wealth and the other from poverty? The economics of marriage and coupling have never been more potent. This article is an important, critical view at these divided times.

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